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HYMNS 


THE  USE  OF  THE  PROTESTANT  CHURCH 


UNITED  BRETHBEN 


NEW  AND  REVISED  EDITION 


Come  before  Ms  Presence  with  Singing.     Psaim  c.  2. 

Iwillsing  of  thy  Power;  yea,  I -will  sing  alovdofthy  JSlercy.  Ps.lix.  16. 

Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly,  in  all  Wisdom;  teaching  and 
admonishing  one  another  in  Psalms,  and  Hymns.,  and  spiritual  Songs, 
singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord.     Col.  iii.  16. 

I  will  sing  with  the  Spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with  the  Understanding  also, 
1  Cor.  xiv.  15. 


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CONTENTS. 


Preface page  y 

OF  THE  LITURGY. 

Church  Litany vii 

Doxology,        xiii 

Easter-Morning  Litany     .     . xir 

Litanies  at  Baptism xviii 

Of  Children,  No,  1.        .  xviii  I  Of  Adults xxii 

Of  Children,  No.  2.       .      xx  |  Of  Adults  from  the  Heathen  xxr 

Of  the  Holy  Communion xxviii 

Doxologies  at  Ordinations xxix 

Litanies  at  Burials,  No.  1.  xxxi — — No.  2.      .       xxxiv 

OF  THE   HYMNS. 

I.  Of  the  Word  of  God 1 

II.  Of  the  Fall  and  Corruption  of  Man,  and  his 

Redemption  by  Christ 4> 

III.  Of  the  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ      9 

IV.  Of  the  Name  of  Jesus,  and  his  Walk  on  Earth  18 

V.  Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 

and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave 22 

VI.  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ  from  the  Grave  44 

VII.  Of  the  Ascension  of  Christ;  his  Sitting  at  the 

Right  Hand  of  God,  and  interceding  for  us  50 

VIII.  Of  God,  as  manifested  in  the  Creation,  Pre- 

servation and  Government  of  the  World     .  54 

IX.  Of  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  ...  62 

X.  Of  our  Heavenly  Father     .......  65 

XI.  Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God    ....  68 

XII.  Of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  his  Gifts  and  Opera- 

tions      .  74 

XIII.  Of  God's  Call  of  Grace  to  the  unconverted 

Sinner 80 

XIV.  Of  Repentance  unto  Life 87 

XV.  Of  Faith 92 

XVI.  Of  the  Forgiveness  of  Sins 97 

XVIL    Of  the  Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus  104 

XVIIL  Of  Communion  with  Christ  .....      109 


iv  CONTENTS. 

XIX.  Of  the  Happiness  of  Children  of  God       .  113 

XX.  Of  Thankfulness  of  the  Heart  for  Jesus' 

Incarnation  and  Death 120 

XXI.  Of  the  Love  of  Jesus 129 

XXII.  Of  Love  to  Jesus 131, 

XXIII.  Of  Brotherly  Love  and  Union  of  Spirit     .  112 

XXIV.  Of  following  Jesus,   and  bearing  his    Re- 

proach      146 

XXV.  Of  Growth  in  Self-knowledge,  and  Sigh- 

ing for  Grace 131 

XXVI.  Of  Sanctificatioii       - 139 

XXVII.  Of  Humility,   Simplicity,   and  Growth  in 

Grace 163 

XXVIII.  Of  Resignation,  Confidence,   and  Patienee 

in  Tribulation 169 

XXIX.  Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving    .     .   1TG 

XXX.  Of  Prayer  and  Supplication 186 

XXXI.  Of  the  Christian  Church  in  general,  and  the 

Brethren's  Congregations  in  particular    192 

XXXII.  Of  the    Servants    and    Witnesses    of  the 

Lord,  and  the  Spreading  of  his  King- 
dom upon  Earth 203 

XXXIII.  Hymns    for   Festival    Days    and    Solemn 

Meetings      ....*. 216 

XXXIV.  Of  Holv  Baptism 226 

XXXV.  Of  the  Holy  Communion 228 

XXXVI.  Hymns  for  different  Ages,   Sexes  and  Sta- 

tions in  Life 218 

A.  For  Children  .     .     .     243  I  E.  For  unmarried  Women  255 

B.  For  Boys     .     .     .     .     250  |  F    For  married  People       258 

C.  For  unmarried  Men       251     G.  For  Widowers      .     .     261 

D.  For  Girls     .     .     .     .     253  |  H.  For  Widows     ...     262 

XXXVII.  Hymns  for  sundry  Occasions      ....  264 

A.  For  the  New  Year      .     264  I  D.  For  Travellers     .     .     273 

B.  Morning-  and  Evening  |  E.  For  the  Sick.  .     .     .     274 
Hymns 266     F.  Concerning   the    holy 

C.  Before  and  after  Meals    272  |  Angels       ....     275 

XXXVIII.  Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord,  and  the 

Resurrection  of  the  Body      ....  277 

XXXIX.  Of  Christ's  Coming  to  Judgment       .     .  28-i 
XL.  Of  the   Church    Triumphant,    and   the 

Glory  of  Eternal  Life 288 


PREFACE. 


A  HE  Hymn-Book  printed  in  the  year  1801,  for  the 
use  of  the  Protestant  Church  of  the  United  Breth- 
ren, being  out  of  print,  a  new  edition  is  now  published. 

As  this  hymn-book  is  also  intended  for  the  use  of  our 
missions  in  the  English  dominions  abroad,  where  holy 
baptism  is  frequently  administered  to  adults  ;  and  as  the 
same  is  at  times  administered  here,  we  have  added  a  few 
hymns,  that  may  be  suitably  used  on  such  occasions. 

The  hymns  translated  from  the  German  are  distin- 
guished by  an  asterisk  [*];  those  not  marked  in  this 
manner,  are  English  compositions. 

In  order  to  find  any  single  verse,  the  Index  does  not 
eontain  the  first  line  of  each  Hymn  only,  but  of  each 
Verse  in  this  collection.  The  lines  which  begin  a  hymn 
are  also  marked  in  the  index  with  an  asterisk  [*], 

The  numbers  of  the  tunes,  placed  over  the  hymns, 
have  a  reference  to  the  second  index,  which  points  out 
the  tunes  for  the  hymns  that  occur  in  this  book. 

a  2 


vi  PREFACE. 

May  all,  who  use  these  hymns,  delight  in  and  ex- 
perience at  all  times  the  blessed  effects  of  the  apostle 
Paul's  advice,  (Ephesians  v.  18,  19.)  "  Be  filled  with 
the  Spirit,  speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns 
and  spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in  your 
heart  to  the  Lord,"  yea,  anticipate  already,  whilst  in 
the  body,  though  in  an  humble  and  imperfect  strain,  the 
song  of  the  innumerable  company  of  angels,  and  the 
spirits  of  just  men  made  perfect,  (Heb.  xii.  22,  23.) 
who  being  redeemed  out  of  every  kindred,  and  tongue, 
and  people,  and  nation,  and  having  washed  their  robes 
and  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb,  (Rev. 
v.  9.  and  vii.  14.)  are  singing  in  perfect  harmony,  (Rev. 
v.  12 — 14.)  "  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain,  to 
receive  power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength, 
and  honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing,  for  ever  and  ever." 
Amen ! 

March  1st,  1809. 


LITURGY 


CHURCH  OF  THE  UNITED  BRETHREN. 


THE  CHURCH  LITAJVF. 


JLiORD,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Christ,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Lord,  Have  mercy  upon  us  ! 

Christ,  Hear  us! 

Lord  God,  our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven ! 

Hallowed  he  thy  name  :  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
them  that  trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation; but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  king' 
dom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen! 
Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world! 

Be  gracious  unto  us! 
Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost! 
Abide  with  us  for  ever! 

Cong.  Most  Holy  Blessed  Trinity! 

We  praise  Thee  to  eternity.  :[j:  :fl: 

Thou  Slaughter'd  Lamb,  our  God  and  Lord ! 
To  needy  pray'rs  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy! 


riii  CHURCH  LITANT. 

From  coldness  to  thy  merits  and  death, 

From  error  and  misunderstanding, 

From  the  loss  of  our  glory  in  thee, 

From  the  unhappy  desire  of  becoming  great, 

From  self-complacency, 

From  untimely  projects, 

From  needless  perplexity, 

From  the  murdering  spirit  and  devices  of  Satan, 

From  the  influence  of  the  spirit  of  this  world, 

From  hypocrisy  and  fanaticism, 

From  the  deceitfulness  of  sin, 

From  all  sin, 

Preserve  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 
By  all  the  merits  of  thy  life, 
By  thy  human  birth  and  circumcision, 
By  thy  obedience,  diligence,  and  faithfulness, 
By  thy  humility,   meekness,  and  patience, 
By  thy  extreme  poverty, 
By  thy  watching,   fasting,  and  temptations, 
By  thy  griefs  and  sorrows, 
By  thy  prayers,  and  tears, 
By  thy  having  been  despised  and  rejected, 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 
By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
By  thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 
By  thy  crown  of  thorns, 
By  thy  cross  and  passion, 
By  thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood, 
By  thy  dying  words, 
By  thy  atoning  death, 
By  thy  rest  in  the  grave, 
By  thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 
By  thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
By  thy  prevailing  intercession, 
By  the  holy  sacraments, 


CHURCH  LITANY.  ix 

By  thy  divine  presence,  (Matth.  xxviii.  20.) 

Bless  and  comfort  ws,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Cong-.  We  humbly  pray  with  one  accord, 
Remember  us,  most  gracious  Lord! 
Think  on  thy  sufferings,  wounds  and  cross, 
And  how  by  death  thou  savedst  us  : 
For  this  is  all  our  hope  and  plea 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

We  poor  sinners  pray, 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 
Rule  and  lead  thy  holy  christian  church; 
Increase  the  knowledge  of  the  mystery  of  Christ,  and 

diminish  misapprehensions ; 
Make  the  word  of  the  cross  universal  among  those  who 

are  called  by  thy  name ; 
Unite  all  the  children  of  God  in  one  spirit;  (John  xi.  52.) 
Abide  their  only  Shepherd,  High-Priest  and  Saviour; 
Send  faithful  laborers  into  thy  harvest; 
Give  spirit  and  power  to  preach  thy  word; 
Preserve  unto  us  the  word  of  reconciliation  till  the  end 

of  days; 
And  through  the  Holy  Ghost,  daily  glorify  the  merits  of 

thy  life,  sufferings  and  death; 
Prevent,  or  destroy,  all  designs  and  schemes  of  Satan, 

and  defend  us  against  his  accusation; 
For  the   sake  of  that  peace  which  we  have  with  thee, 

may  we,  as  much  as  lieth  in  us,   live  peaceably  with 

all  men  ;  (Rom.  xii.  18.) 

Grant  us  to  bless  them  that  curse  us,  and  to  do  good  to 

them  that  hate  us  ; 
Have  mercy  upon  our  slanderers  and  persecutors,  and  lay 

not  this  sin  to  their  charge;  (Acts  vii.  60.) 

Hinder  all  schisms  and  scandals ; 
Put  far  from  thy  people  all  deceivers  and  seducers; 
Bring  back  all  that  have  erred,  or  have  been  seduced; 
Grant  love  and  unity  to  all  our  congregations ; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 


x  CHURCH  LITANY. 

Thou  Light  and  Desire  of  all  nations!  (Mat.  iv.  16. 
Hag.  ii.  7.) 

Watch  over  thy  messengers  both  by  land  and  sea; 

Prosper  the  endeavours  of  all  thy  servants  to  spread  thy 
gospel  among  heathen  nations; 

Accompany  the  word  of  their  testimony  concerning  thy 
atonement,  with  demonstration  of  the  Spirit  and  of 
power;  (1  Cor.  ii.  4.) 

Bless  our,  and  all  other  Christian  congregations  gather- 
ed from  the  Negroes,  Greenlanders,  Indians,  Hotten- 
tots and  Esquimaux; 

Keep  them  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye;     (Deut.  xxxii.  4  0.) 

Have  mercy  upon  thy  ancient  covenant  people,  the  Jews; 

And  bring  all  nations  to  the  saving  knowledge  of  thee; 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Mnr.    O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen ! 
Cong.  Praise  him,  all  ye  nations ! 

<Jive  to  thy  people  open  doors  to  preach  thy  gospel,  and 
set  them  to  thy  praise  on  earth ; 

Grant  all  ministers  of  the  church  soundness  of  doctrine 
and  holiness  of  life,  and  preserve  them  therein; 

Sprinkle  all  thy  servants  with  thy  blood; 

Keep  our  episcopacy  precious  before  thee; 

Help  all  elders  to  rule  well,  especially  those  who  labor 
in  the  word  and  doctrine;  (1  Tim.  v.  17.) 

That  they  may  feed  thy  church,  which  thou  hast  pur- 
chased with  thine  own  blood ;  (Acts  xx.  28.) 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Watch  graciously  over  all  governments  and  hear  our 
supplications  for  them; 

Grant  and  preserve  unto  them  thoughts  of  peace  and 
concord ; 

We  beseech  thee  especially,  to  pour  down  thy  blessings 
in  a  plentiful  manner  upon  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  both  houses  of  Congress,  and  the  Governors 


CHURCH  LITANY.  *i 

and  legislative  Assemblies  of  the  individual  States. 
Direct  and  prosper  all  their  councils  and  undertakings 
to  the  promotion  of  thy  glory,  the  propagation  of  the 
gospel,  and  the  safety  and  welfare  of  this  country.* 

Guide  and  protect  the  magistrates  of  the  land,  wherein 
we  dwell,  and  all  that  are  put  in  authority;  and  grant 
us  to  lead  under  them  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all 
godliness  and  honesty; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Supply,  O  Lord,  all  the  wants  of  thy  church; 

Let  all  things  be  conducted  among  us  in  such  a  manner, 
that  we  provide  things  honest,  not  only  before  God, 
hut  also  before  men;     (2  Cor.  viii.  21.     Rom.xii.  17.) 

Bless  the  sweat  of  the  brow,  and  the  faithfulness  in 
handicraft  business ; 

Let  none  entangle  himself  with  the  affairs  of  this  life ; 
(2  Tim.  ii.4.) 

But  may  all  our  labor  of  body  and  mind  be  hallowed  unto 
thee; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

O  thou  Preserver  of  men! 

Send  help  to  all  that  are  in  distress  or  danger; 

*  To  be  prayed  in  times  of  war,  directly  after  the  petitions  for  the  gen- 
eral and  state  goveimments. 
Grant,  O  Lord,  unto  the  President  of  the  United  States,  in  these 

times  of  danger,  thy  gracious  counsel,  that  in  all  things  he  may 

approve  himself  the  father  of  the  people. 
Be  thou  the  gracious  protector  of  these  States  and  of  all  our  fel- 
low-citizens in  all  parts  of  the  world. 
Turn  the  hearts  of  our  enemies ;  defeat  every  evil  design  against 

us,  and  continue  to  show  unto  us  thy  tender  mercy,  as  thou  hast 

done  in  the  days  past. 
Cause  us  to  bow  down  before  thee,  to  confess  our  sins,  and  to 

acknowledge  with  contrite  hearts,  that  it  is  of  thy  mercy  that  we 

are  not  consumed. 
Stop,  in  thy  tender  mercy,  the  effusion  of  human  blood,  and  make 

discord  and  wars  to  cease. 
To  this  end,  put  into  the  hearts  of  the  rulers  of  the  nations,  thoughts 

of  peace,  that  we  may  see  it  soon  established,  to  the  glory  of 

thy  name; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God- 


xii  CHURCH  LITANY. 

Strengthen  and  uphold  those  who  suffer  honds  and  perse- 
cution for  the  sake  of  the  gospel  ; 

Defend,  and  provide  for  the  fatherless  children,  and 
widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate  and  oppressed; 

Be  the  support  of  the  aged; 

Make  the  bed  of  the  sick,  and,  amidst  all  their  sufferings, 
let  them  feel  that  thou  lovest  them;  (Ps.  xli.  3.) 

And  when  thou  takest  away  men's  breath,  that  they  die, 
then  remember,  that  thou  hast  died,  not  for  our  sins 
only,  but  also  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world;  (1  John 
ii.  2.     Rom.  v.  IS.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Now,  Lord,  thou  who  art  over  all,  God  blessed  for  ever! 

Be  the  Saviour  of  all  men;  (l  Tim.  iv.  10.) 

Yea,  have  mercy  on  tby  whole  creation;  (Rom.  viii. 
19,   22.) 

For  thou  earnest,  by  thyself  to  reconcile  all  things  unto 
God,  whether  things  on  earth,  or  things  in  heaven ; 
(Col.  i.  20.     Eph.  ii.  16.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Thru  Saviour  of  thy  body!  (Eph.  v.  23.) 

Bless,  sanctify,  and  preserve  every  member  of  thy  church; 

Grant  that  each,  in  every  age  and  station,  may  enjoy  the 
powerful  and  sanctifying  merits  of  thy  holy  humanity; 
and  make  us  chaste  before  thee  in  soul  and  body; 

Let  our  children  be  brought  up  in  the  nurture  and  admo- 
nition of  thee;  (Eph.  vi.  4.) 

Pour  out  thy  Holy  Spirit  on  all  thy  servants  and  hand- 
maids; (Acls  ii.  18.) 

Purify  our  souls,  in  obeying  the  truth,  through  the  Spirit, 

unto  unfeigned  love  of  the  brethren  ;  (1  Pet.  i.  22.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church 
triumphant,  and  let  us  once  rest  together  in  thy  pres- 
ence from  all  our  labor  ! 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 


DOXOLOGY.  xiii 

O  Christ,  Almighty  God  !  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

O  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world, 

Own  us  to  be  thine ! 
O  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world, 

Be  joyful  over  us! 
O  thou  Lamb  of  God,   which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world, 

Leave  thy  peace  with  us! 
O  Christ,  Hear  us! 

Lord,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Christ,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Lord,  Have  mercy  upon  us  ! 

DOXOLOGY. 

To  tie  used  after  the   CHURCH-LITAJST  on  solemn  occasion?. 

UNTO  the  Lamb  that  was  slain,  (Rev.  v.  12.) 

And  hath  redeemed  us  out  of  all  nations  of  the  earth; 

(Rev.  v.  9.) 
Unto  the  Lord  who  purchased  our   souls  for  himself; 

(Acts  xx.  28.) 
Unto  that  Friend  who  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our 

sins  in  his  own  blood  ;  (Rev.  i.  5.) 

Who  died  for  us  once,     (Rom.  vi.  10,  11.    2  Cor.  v.  15.) 
That  we  might  die  unto  sin;  (1  Pet.  ii.  21.) 

Who  rose  for  us, 

That  ice  also  might  rise  ;  (l  Cor.  xv.) 

Who  ascended  for  us  into  heaven, 

To  prepare  a  place  for  us;  (John  xiv.  2,  3.) 

Choir.     And  to    whom    are   subjected   the  angels,  and 

powers,  and  dominions;  (1  Pet.  iii.  22.) 

To  him  be  glory  at  all  times, 

b 


xiv  EASTER-MORNING  LITANY. 

In  the  church  that  waitethfor  him,  and  in  that  ivhich  is 
around  him, 

Choir.     From  everlasting  to  everlasting, 

Jimen  ! 

Little  children,  abide  in  him;  that,  when  he  shall  ap- 
pear, we  may  have  confidence,  and  not  be  ashamed 
before  him  at  his  coming.  (1  John  ii.  28.) 

Coxe.  In  none  but  him  alone  I  trust  for  ever, 
In  him,  my  Saviour. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee  ! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious 

unto  thee! 
The  Lord  lift  up  his   countenance  upon  thee,  and  giv« 

thee  peace  ! 
Choir.     In  the  name  of  Jesus, 
Amen. 

EA  S  TER-MOBJMXG  LITAJST. 

C  The  bishop  or  minister  shall  say  :J 

A  BELIEVE  in  the  One  only  God,  Father,  Son,  and 
Holy  Ghost,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ,  and 
was  in  Christ,  reconciling  the  world  unto  himself. 

I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  hath  chosen  us  in  him,  before  the  foundation  of  the 
world ; 

Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness, 
and  hath  translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  dear  Son  ; 

Who  hath  blessed  us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in 
heavenly  places  in  Christ;  who  hath  made  us  meet  to  be 
partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light;  hav- 
ing predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of  children  by 
Jesw  Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure 


EASTER-MORNING  LITANY.  xv 

of  his  will,  to  the  praise  of  the  glory  of  his  grace,  where- 
in he  hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  Beloved. 

Cong.   This  I  verily  believe, 

Min.  I  thank  thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and 
earth  J  because  thou  hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise 
and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed  them  unto  babes  5  even 
so,   Father  !   for  so  it  seemed  good  in  thy  sight. 

Father!   glorify  thy  name ! 

Cong.  Our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven;  hallowed 
be  thy  name;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  tee  forgive  them  thai 
trespass  against  us;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but 
deliver  us  from  evil;  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever,  Amen. 

Min.  I  believe  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten  Son 
of  God,  by  whom  are  all  things,  and  we  through  him; 

I  believe,  that  he  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among 
us;  and  took  on  him  the  form  of  a  servant; 

By  the  overshadowing  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was  con- 
ceived of  the  virgin  Mary  ;  as  the  children  are  partakers 
of  flesh  and  blood,  he  also  himself  likewise  took  part  of 
the  same;  was  born  of  a  woman; 

And  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  was  tempted  ia 
all  points  like  as  we  are,  yet  without  sin; 

For  he  was  the  Lord,  the  Messenger  of  the  covenant, 
whom  we  delight  in.  The  Lord  and  his  Spirit  hath  sent 
him  to  proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord ; 

He  spoke  that  which  he  did  know,  and  testified  that 
which  he  had  seen :  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them 
gave  he  power  to  become  the  sons  of  God. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God!  which  hath  taken  away 
the  sin  of  the  world, 

Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crueified,  dead 
and  buried; 


svi  EASTER-MORXIXG  LIT  ANT. 

Went  by  the  Spirit  and  preached  unto  the  spirits  in 
prison; 

The  third  day  rose  again  from  the  dead,  and  with  him 
many  bodies  of  the  saints  which  slept ; 

Ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  throne  of 
the  Father;  whence  he  will  come,  in  like  manner  as  he 
was  seen  going  into  heaven. 

Coxg.   The  Spirit  and  the  bride  of  Christ  say,  come! 
Let  ev'ry  one  that  heareth,  answer,  come! 
Amen!  come,  Lord  Jesus!  come,  we  implore  thee; 
With  longing  hearts  we  now  are  waiting-  for  thee; 
Come  soon,  O  come! 

Mix.  The  Lord  will  descend  from  heaven  with  a 
shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the 
trump  of  God,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

This  is  my  Lord,  who  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  undone 
human  creature,  purchased  and  gained  me  from  all  sin, 
from  death,  and  from   the  power  of  the  devil, 

Not  with  gold  or  silver,  but  with  his  holy,  precious 
blood,  and  with  his  innocent  suffering  and  dying; 

To  the  end  that  I  should  be  his  own,  and  in  his  king- 
dom live  under  him,  and  serve  him,  in  eternal  right- 
eousness, innocence  and  happiness; 

So  as  he,  being  risen  from  the  dead,  liveth  and  reign- 
eth,  world  without  end. 

Cong.  This  I  most  certainly  believe. 

Min.  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  proceedeth 
from  the  Father,  and  whom  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  sent, 
after  he  went  away,  that  he  should  abide  with  us  for  ever. 

That  he  should  comfort  us,  as  a  mother  comforteth 
her  children; 

That  he  should  help  our  infirmities  and  make  inter- 
cession for  us  with  groanings  which  cannot  be  uttered ; 

That  he  should  bear  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we 
!vre  the  children  of  God,  and  teach  us  to  cry,  Abba,  Father ! 

That  he  should  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  the  love  of 
God,  and  make  our  bodies  his  holy  temples; 


EASTER-MORNING  LITANY.  xvii 

And  that  he  should  work  all  in  all,  dividing  to  every 
man  severally  as  he  will. 

To  him  be  glory  in  the  church,  which  is  in  Christ 
Jesus,  the  holy,  universal  Christian  church,  in  the  com- 
munion of  saints  at  all  times,  and  from  eternity  to  eternity; 

Cong.  Amen. 

Min.  I  believe,  that  by  my  own  reason  and  strength 
I  cannot  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord,  or  come  to  him; 

But  that  the  Holy  Ghost  calleth  me  by  the  gospel, 
cnlighteneth  me  with  his  gifts,  sanctifieth  and  preserveth 
me  in  the  true  faith  ; 

Even  as  he  calleth,  gathereth,  enlighteneth  and  sanc- 
tifieth all  Christendom  on  earth,  which  he  keepeth  by 
Jesus  Christ  in  the  on'y  true  faith; 

In  which  Christian  Church  he  f  >rgiveth  me  and  every 
believer  all  sin  daily  and  abundantly. 

Cong.   This  I  assuredly  believe. 

Min.  I  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which 
is  far  better ;  I  shall  never  taste  death ;  yea,  I  shall  at- 
tain unto  the  resurrection  of  the  dead:  for  my  body? 
which  I  shall  put  off,  this  grain  of  corruptibility,  shall 
put  on  incorruption:  my  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope: 

And  God,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead  our  Lord 
Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the 
blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  will  also  once  quicken 
the  bodies  here  interred,  because  the  Spirit  of  God  hath 
dwelt  in  them. 

Cong.  Amen, 
We  poor  sinners  pray,     Hear  ms,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Min.  And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  our 
brethren  N.  N.  and  with  our  sisters  N.  N.*  who  are  en- 
tered into  the  joy  of  their  Lord;  (and  whose  bodies  are 
buried  here) 


*  Here  are  mentioned  in  each  congregation  the  names  of  those, 
55,-ho  departed  into  eternal  rest  since  the  preceding"  Easter, 

b  2 


xviii  EASTER-MORNING  LITANY. 

Also  with  the  servants  and  handmaids  of  our  church, 
whom  thou  hast  called  home  within  this  year,  and  with 
the  whole  church  triumphant;  and  let  us  once  rest  with 
them  in  thy  presence. 

Cong.  Amen. 

They  are  at  rest  in  lasting  bliss,-— Beholding  Christ  our  Saviour; 
Our  humble  expectation  is — To  live  with  him  for  ever. 

Min.  Glory  be  to  Him,  who  is  the  Resurrection  and 
the  Life ;  He  was  dead,  and  behold!  He  is  alive  for 
evermore; 

And  he  that  believeth  in  Him,  though  he  were  dead, 
yet  shall  he  live. 

Glory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  which  waiteth  for 
Him,  and  in  that  which  is  around  Him ;  for  ever  and  ever, 

Cong.  Amen. 

Grant  us  to  lean  unshaken — Upon  thy  faithfulness, 
Until  we  hence  are  taken — To  see  thee  face  to  face. 

Min.  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all; 

Cong.  Jlmen. 


LITANIES  JIT  BAPTISM. 


BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN.  No.  1. 

(Jfur  the  singing  of  some  suitable  vei^ses,  and  a  short  discourse  :J 

Min.  (jHRIST,    thou    Lamb   of  God,   which   takest 

away  the  sin  of  the  world, 
Cong.  Leave  thy  peace  with  us !  Amen. 
M.  By  thy  holy  Sacraments, 
(7.  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God  J 


LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM.  xix 

T,  90.  C.   An  infant  we  present  to  thee, 
As  thy  redeemed  property, 
And  thee  most  fervently  intreat 
This  child  thyself  to  consecrate 
By  Baptism,  and  its  soul  to  bless 
Out  of  the  fulness  of  thy  grace. 

Jlf.  *  Baptism  is  the  answer  of  a  good  conscience  towards 
God,  the  washing  of  regeneration  and  renewing  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  which  is  shed  on  us  abundantly 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Children  may  also  be  made  partakers  of  this  grace, 
For  Christ  hath  said,  "  Suiter  little  children  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven." 

(~Then  the  child  which  is  to  be  baptized,  is  brought  in,  and  the  minister 
offers  up  a  suitable  prayer ;  or  sings  an  appropriate  verse ;  for  ex- 
ample :J 

T.  14.  a.  M.  Be  present,  Lord!  tho'  water  fails 
To  cleanse  a  soul  from  sin, 
Yet  while  we  pour  it,  let  thy  blood 
Now  make  this  infant  clean. 

M.  Ye,  who  are  baptized  into  Christ   Jesus,  how  were 

ye  baptized  ? 
C  Into  his  death. 
M.  Into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee  N.  N.  in  the 

name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 

Ghost. 

(^During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues  :J 
Now  art  thou  buried  with  him,  by  baptism,   into  his 
death ; 
C  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 

T,  79.  p.  2.  His  death  and  passion  ever, — Till  soul  and  body  sever, 
Shall  in  thy  heart  engrav'd  remain. 


f*  Questions  -which  may  be  put  to  the  children,  and  answered  by  them.  J 
What  is  baptism  ? 

May  children  also  be  made  partakers  of  this  grace? 
What  is  the  ground  of  this  hope? 


xx  LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM. 

M.  Now  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in 
thee!  And  the  life  which  thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh, 
live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  thee, 
and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

T.  132.  a.  p.  2.   C.  This  grant  according  to  thy  word, 
Thro'  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Lord, 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit". 

*M.  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee ! 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace! 

C.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,   Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN.  No.  2. 

f  After  the  shining  of  some  suitable  verses,  and  a  short  discourse:  J 

Min.  \J  THOU  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the 
sin  of  the  world, 

Cong.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  us  thy  peace  ! 

M.  By  all  the  merits  of  thy  life,  sufferings,  death  and 
resurrection, 

C.  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God ! 

Jtf".  *  Baptism  was  instituted  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  said  unto  his  disciples,  "  Go  ye,  and  teach 
all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost: 
teaching  them  to  observe  all  things,  whatsoever 
I  have  commanded  you." 


{*  Questions  -which  may  be  put  to  children,  and  answered  by  tltem.  J  , 
Who  instituted  baptism  ? 
What  promise  did  he  annex  thereto? 
What  are  the  benefits  whereof  we  are  made  partakers  by  baptism? 


LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM.  xxi 

He  annexed  this  promise  to  it,  u.He  that  believeth 
and  is- baptized,  shall  be  saved." 

By  baptism  we  are  made  partakers  of  the  forgiveness 
of  and  cleansing  from  sin,  by  the  blood  of  Jesus 
Christ,  who  loved  the  church,  and  gave  himself 
for  it,  that  he  might  sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with 
the  washing  of  water  by  the  word. 

As  many  of  us  as  have  been  baptized,  have  put  on  Christ, 

T.  22.  a.   C.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness 
Our  beauty  is,  our  glorious  dress ; 
Thus  well  array'd  we  need  not  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  we  appear. 

T.  83.  d.  <M.  Are  the  children  heirs  of  Heav'n  ? 

Have  they  part  in  Christ  our  Saviour? 
C.  Yea,  this  gTace  to  them  is  giv'n, 
They  are  objects  of  his  favor; 
For  he  saith :  Bring  them  to  me,* 
Heav'n  is  theirs  assuredly. 

C *  Here  the  child  is  brought  in,  and  the  minister  either  offers  up  a  stata- 
ble prayer,  or  sings  an  appropriate  verse,  for  example:  J 

T.  1.  M.  Thou  Friend  of  children,  in  thy  arms  of  love 
Receive  this  child,  let  it  thy  mercy  prove; 
And  cleanse  it  with  thy  blood,  that  it  may  share 
In  all  thy  merits :  Jesus,  hear  our  pray'r ! 

M.  Ye  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were  ye 

baptized  ? 
C.  Into  his  death. 
M.  Into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee  N.  N.   in  the 

name  of  tlie  Father,  and  of  the   Son,   and  of  the 

Holy  Ghost. 
C During  the  imposition  cf  hands  the  minister  continues  :J 
Now  art  thou  buried  with  him,  by  baptism,  into  his 

death; 
C.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 

T.  184.  p.  2.   C.  May  his  atoning  death  and  passion, 
His  agony  and  bitter  pain, 
Until  thy  final  consummation 
Deep  in  thy  heart  engrav'd  remain ! 

M.  Now  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in 
thee!  And  the  life  which  thou  now  livest  in  the 


xxii  LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM. 

flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the   Son  of  God,  who 
loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

T.  5S.   C.  That  our  Lord's  views  with  thee  may  be  attain'd, 
We  recommend  thee  now,  with  faith  unfeign'd, 
To  the  Father's  blessing-,  to  the  Son's  favor, 
The  Holy  Spirit's  guidance,  now  and  ever, 
The  angels'  guard. 

•If.  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  Ihee! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  theei 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace! 
C.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

T.  22.   Cong.  CHRIST,  the  almighty  Son  of  God, 
Took  on  him  human  flesh  and  blood, 
And  willingly  gave  up  his  breath 
To  save  us  from  eternal  death. 

Praise  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
That  we're  from  condemnation  freed, 
Since  Christ  our  ransom  fully  paid. 

C  After  a  short  discourse  folloto  these  petitions:  J 

Min.  Lord  God,  our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven! 

C*  Hallowed  be  thy  name;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread  ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespas- 
ses, as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us; 
and  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen, 

M,  Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world  ! 

6*.  Be  gracious  unto  us ! 


LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM.  xxiii 

JIT.  Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost! 
C.  Abide  with  us  for  ever! 

T.  132.  a.  p.  2.   C.  Thou  slaughter'd  Lamb,  our  God  and  Lord; 
To  needy  pray'rs  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy! 

M.  By  thy  divine  presence, 
By  thy  holy  sacraments, 

C.  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

C  Questions  put  to  the  candidate  for  baptism.  J 

M.  Dost  thou  helieve,  in  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten 
Son  of  God,  by  whom  are  all  things  and  we 
through  him  ? 

Answer.  I  do. 

M.  Dost  thou  believe  that  he  is  thy  Lord,  who  redeemed 
thee,  a  lost  and  undone  human  creature,  pur- 
chased and  gained  thee  from  all  sin,  from  death, 
and  from  the  power  of  the  devil,  not  with  gold 
or  silver,  but  with  his  holy,  precious  blood,  aud 
with  his  innocent  suffering  and  dying? 

Answer.  I  verily  believe  it. 

M.  Dost  thou  desire  to  be  cleansed  from  sin  in  the  blood 
of  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  be  buried  into  his  death 
by  holy  baptism  ? 

Ansiuer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire. 

JUL  Dost  thou  desire  to  be  embodied  into  the  congregation 
of  Christ,  by  holy  baptism,  which  is  the  laver  of 
regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  in  his  kingdom  to  live  under  him,  and  serve 
him,  in  eternal  righteousness,  innocence  and  hap- 
piness? 

Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire. 

T  155.    C.  Unto  Mm,  O  Lamb  of  God, 

Open  thy  salvation's  treasure — In  rich  measure; 
Graciously  his  sins  forgive, — Him  receive, 
Grant  Mm  peace  and  consolation; 
Join  Mm  to  thy  congregation, 
As  the  purchase  of  thy  death; 


xxiv  LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM, 

T.  22.  a.  The  water  flowing  iron?  thy  side, 

Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd  wide, 
Be  now  his  bath ;   thy  precious  blood 
Cleanse  him,  and  bring-  him  nigh  to  God. 

("During  the  last  verse  the  candidate  for  baptism  kneels  doivn,  and  the 
following-  question  is  put  to  the  Congregation  tj 

M,  Ye  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were  ye 

baptized  ? 
C.  Into  his  death. 
Jl.  Into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee  jV.  N.  in  the 

name   of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 

Holy  Ghost. 

("During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continves  : 

Now  art  thou  washed,  justified  and  sanctified  by  the 
blood  of  Christ:  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but 
Christ  live  in  thee!  And  the  life  which  thou  now 
livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of 
God,  who  loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

C.  Amen,  Hallelujah  I  Hallelujah! 
Amen,  Hallelujah! 

fThen,  the  congregation  kneeling,  and  the  person  baptized  falling  pros- 
trate, tliefolloxving  reives  may  be  sung: J 

T.  22.  C.  May  Christ  thee  sanctify  and  bless, 
His  Spirit's  seal  on  thee  impress ; 
His  body  torn  with  many  a  wound 
Preserve  thy  soul  and  body  sound! 

The  blood-sweat  trickling  down  his  face, 
Thy  condemnation  doth  erase; 
His  cross,  his  sufferings  and  his  pain, 
Thy  everlasting  strength  remain. 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Will  thee  protect,  we  humbly  trust. 

(^During  the  last,  or  any  othei*  statable  verse,  the  congregation  rises,  and 
the  minister  pronounces  the  blessing:  J 

M.  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee ! 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace ! 
C.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 


LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM.  xxv 

BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS  FROM  THE  HEATHEN. 

0\      . 
TJR  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Cong.  Be  gracious  unto  us  I 
M.  By  thy  divine  presence, 
C.  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  a,nd  God  ! 
M.  By  all  the  merits  of  thy  holy  humanity,  life,  suffer- 
ings, death  and  resurrection, 
C.  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

T.  22.   C.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  to  thee, 
That  thou  didst  deign  a  man  to  be, 
And  for  each  soul  which  thou  hast  made 
Hast  an  eternal  ransom  paid ! 

T.  132.  a.  O  Jesus  Christ,  thou  Son  belov'd 

Of  thy  celestial  Father, 
By  whom  all  enmity's  remov'd, 

And  all  the  lost  find  succor ; 
Thou  slaughter'd  Lamb,  our  God  and  Lord, 
To  needy  pray'rs  thine  ear  aiford, 

And  on  us  all  have  mercy ! 

T.  127.  O  Lamb  of  God  unspotted, — Our  crucified  Saviour, 

Who  hast  to  shame  submitted, — With  patient  meek  behaviour; 
Thy  bearing-  our  transgression — Hath  sav'dus  from  damnation; 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus !  O  Jesus  ! 

T.  30.  Lift  up  thy  pierc'd  hands,  O  dearest  Saviour, 

Now  pour  out  on  him  (her  or  them)  that  grace  and  favor, 
Which  in  thy  loving — And  kind  heart  for  him  is  ever  moving*. 

C  After  these  or  other  verses  suited  to  this  transaction  have  been  sung,  and 
a  short  discourse  delivered  concerning  the  aim  of  baptism,  and  the 
grace  imparted  by  it  to  those  tvho  receive  it,  the  ininister  shall  put  the 
follotdng  questions  to  the  candidate: J 

M.  Dost  thou  believe,  that  thou  art  a  sinful  creature, 
and  dost,  on  account  of  thy  sins,  deserve  the 
wrath  of  God,  and  eternal  punishment? 

Answer.  I  do  believe  it. 

M.  Dost  thou  believe,  that  Jesus  Christ  became  a  man 
for  us,  and  by  his  innocent  life,  sufferings,  blood- 
c 


xxvi  LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM. 

shedding,  and  death,  reconciled  us  poor  sinful 
creatures  to  God  ? 

Answer.  I  verily  believe  it. 

M.  Dost  thou  believe,  that  he  hath  purchased  for  thee, 
by  his  blood  and  death,  remission  of  sins,  life  and 
happiness  ? 

Answer.  I  verily  believe  it. 

M.  Wilt  thou  in  this  faith  be  baptized  into  the  death  of 
Jesus,  and  be  washed  from  thy  sins  in  his  blood  ? 

Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire. 

M.  Dost  thou  also  desire  to  be  delivered  from  the  power 
of  sin  and  of  Satan,  and  to  be  received  into  the  fel- 
lowship of  Jesus  Christ,  and  of  those  who  believe 
in  him  ? 

Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire,  and  I  renounce  the 
devil  and  all  his  works  and  ways. 

T.  22.   C.  Soul,  body,  spirit,  Lord!  are  thine, 
The  purchase  of  thy  blood  divine, 
O  take  /«>«,  as  thy  property, 
And  keep  Mm  thine  eternally! 

£ During  this  verse  the  candidate  for  baptism  kneels  down,  and  the  min- 
ister prays  that  he  may  be  cleansed  from  all  Ms  sins  in  the  blood  of 
Christ,-  delivered  from  giri  It  and  punishment,  and  from  the  dominion 
»f  siii  ajid  Satan  ;  buried  by  baptism  into  the  death  of  Jesus,  and 
raised  together  -with  him  wito  newness  of  life,  and  thus,  together  with 
all  Believers,  received  into  and  made  a  partaker  of  the  fellowship  of 
t lie  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  J 

T.  75.  C.  Thro'  thy  atoning  blood, 

That  precious  healing  flood, 
Purge  off'  all  sin  and  sadness, 
And  fill  his  heart  with  gladness; 
Lord,  hear  thou  his  confession, 
And  blot  out  Ms  transgression. 

On,  T.  22.   C.  The  water  flowing  from  thy  side, 

Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd  wide. 
Be  now  Ms  bath,  thy  precious  blood 
Cleanse  /«'?»,  and  bring  Mm  nigh  to  God. 

C 'After  singing  one  of  these,  or  any  other  suitable  verses  follows  the 
baptism : ) 


LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM.  xxvii 

M.  I  baptize  thee  N.  N.  into  the  death  of  Jesus>  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost; 

C.  Amen. 

M.  Now  art  thou  buried  with  Christ,  by  baptism,  into 
his  death;  therefore,  from  henceforth  live,  yet 
not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee!  And  the  life 
which  thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the 
faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  thee,  and  gave 
himself  for  thee, 

T.  14.  a.   C.  With  awe  and  heartfelt  thankfulness, 
Him  in  the  dust  adore;* 
He  who  hath  look'd  on  thee  in  grace, 
Hath  bliss  for  thee  in  store. 

*  During- these  -words  the  congregation  kneels  down,  and  the  person  bap. 

tized  falls  prostrate,  during  ivhich  some  more  verses  may  he  sung,  for 
instance: 

T.  22.  a.   C.  May  Christ  thee  sanctify  and  bless, 
His  Spirit's  seal  on  thee  impress ; 
His  body  torn  with  many  a  wound 
Preserve  thy  soul  and  body  sound. 

Ott,  T.  22.  C.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness, 
Thy  beauty  is,  thy  glorious  dress; 
Thus  well  array'd  thou  need'st  not  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  all  appear. 

Ob,  T.79.  p.  2.  C.  His  death  and  passion  ever, 
Till  soul  and  body  sever, 
Shall  in  thy  heart  engrav'd  remain. 

T.  22.  ALL.  All  pow'r  and  glory  doth  pertain 
Unto  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain, 
And  hath  redeem'd  us  by  his  blood,* 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

*  At  these  -words  the  congregation  rises,  and  the  minister  prmounces  the 

blessing  of  the  Lord: 

M.  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee  ! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee ! 


xxriii        OF  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 

thee  peace! 

C.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 

T.  11.  a.   C.  Praise  on  earth  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Never  ceasing-  praise  in  heav'n ; 
Boundless  wisdom,  povv'r  divine, 
Love  unspeakable  are  thine  ! 


OF  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

Note.  1 N  the  church  of  the  United  Brethren  there  is  no  prescribed 
form  of  words  used  at  the  administration  of  the  Holy  Communion. 
The  service  is  opened  by  singing"  verses  expressive  of  a  penitent, 
contrite  heart,  after  which  a  prayer  for  absolution  is  offered  up. 
The  Congregation  rising,  a  verse  is  sung"  and  the  bread  is  conse- 
crated by  pronouncing  the  words  of  Institution,  thus  : 

"  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which 
he  was  betrayed,  took  bread,  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  and 
said:  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  given 
for  you.     This  do  in  remembrance  of  we." 

The  blessed  bread  is  then  distributed  by  the  minister  and  his  as- 
sistants, to  each  communicant,  during  the  singing  of  hymns,  treat- 
ing principally  of  the  sufferings  and  death  of  our  Lord.  After  all 
the  communicants  have  received  the  bread,  the  minister  repeats  the 
words:  Take,  eat,  this  is  the  Lord's  body  given  for  you.  The  congre- 
gation partake  altogether  at  the  same  time,  kneeling,  either  in 
silence,  or  while  a  verse  is  sung,  expressive  of  the  solemn  act.  The 
congregation  rising-,  verses  of  thanksgiving  are  sung,  after  which 
the  minister  consecrates  the  wine,  by  pronouncing-  the  words : 

"  Jlfter  the  same  manner  also  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
took  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and 
gave  it  to  them  saying:  Drink  ye  all  of  it;  this  is 
my  blood,  the  blood  of  the  A*ew  Testament,  which  is 
shed  for  you  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins. 


DOXOLOGIES.  xxix 

This  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of 
me." 

The  minister  then  partaking-  of  the  blessed  cup,  delivers  it  to  his 
assistants,  by  whom  it  is  administered  to  the  congregation:  during 
which  hymns  are  sung,  treating  of  the  remission  of  sins  in  the  blood 
of  Jesus  and  its  healing  and  sanctifying  power. 

The  service  is  closed  with  such  hymns  as  treat  of  brotherly  love, 
communion  with  Christ,  and  thankfulness  for  his  incarnation  and 
death. 

DOXOLOGIES. 

TO  BE  USED  AT  ORDINATIONS. 

Note.  J.  HE  service  being  opened  by  the  singing  of  the  Vem,  Crecu 
tor  Spiritiis  (Come,  Holy  Ghost,  come,  Lord  our  God!)  or  some 
other  suitable  hymn,  the  bishop  addresses  the  congregation  in  an 
appropriate  discourse,  ending  with  a  charge  to  the  candidate  (or 
candidates)  for  ordination,  after  which  he  offers  up  a  prayer,  im- 
ploring the  blessing  of  God  upon  the  solemn  transaction,  and  com- 
mending the  candidate  (or  candidates)  to  his  grace,  that  he  (they) 
maybe  endowed  with  power  and  unction  and  the  influences  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  for  preaching  the  word  of  God,  administering'  the 
Holy  Sacraments,  and  for  doing  all  those  things,  which  shall  be 
•committed  unto  him,  (them)  for  the  promotion  of  the  spiritual 
edification  of  the  Church.  The  bishop  then  proceeds  to  ordain  the 
candidate  (or  candidates)  with  imposition  of  hands,  pronouncing 
the  following,  or  similar,  -words : 

I  ordain  (consecrate)  thee  N.  N.  to  be  a  Deacon 
(Presbyter)  (Bishop)  of  the  Church  of  the  United 
Brethren,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  And  may  the  Lord  bless  thee, 
•and  keep  theei  TJie  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee  I  The  Lord  lift  up  his  counte- 
nance upon  thee,  and  give  iliee  peace  1  In  the  name  of 
Jesus,,  Amen. 

t,2 


xxx  DOXOLOGIES. 

[N.  B.  At  the  consecration  of  bishops,  three,  or  at  least  two, 
bishops  are  required  to  assist ;  and  the  words  used  are  such  as  par- 
ticularly  refer  to  the  charge  committed  to  them  in  the  Church.] 

The  bishop  having  returned  to  his  place,  kneels  down  with  the 
whole  congregation,  all  worshipping  in  silent  devotion,  while  the 
following  Doxologies  are  sung  in  a  solemn  manner  by  the  choir,  the 
congregation  joining  miheAmen,  Hallelujali ! 

The  service  is  concluded  with  a  short  hymn,  and  the  bishop 
pronouncing  the  blessing. 


TO  BE  USED  AT  THE  ORDIJWITIOjY 

(a)   Of  Deacons. 

Glory  be  to  Thy  most  meritorious  Ministry, 
O  Thou  Servant  of  the  true  Tabernacle, 
Who  didst  not  come  to  be  ministered  unto, 
But  to  minister! 
Amen,  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
Cong.  Amen,  Hallelujah! 


(b)   Of  Presbyters. 

Glory  be  to  thy  most  holy  Priesthood, 

Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God  ! 

Thou,  who  wast  slain  for  us; 

Who,  by  one  offering,    hast  perfected  for   ever 

them  that  are  sanctified ! 
Amen,  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
Cong.  Amen,  Hallelujah! 

(c)  The  Consecration  of  Bishops. 

Glory  be  to   the   Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  our 

souls, 
The  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the 

blood  of  the  everlasting  Covenant; 
Glory   and    obedienee    be    unto    God    the    Holy 

Ghost,  our  Guide  and  Comforter! 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  No.  4.  xxxi 

Glory  and   adoration   be  to   the  Father  of  our 

Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Who  is  the  true  Father  of  all,  who  are  called 

children  on  earth  and  in  heaven  ! 

O  might  each  pulse  thanksgiving-  beat! 
And  ev'ry  breath  His  praise  repeat! 

Amen,  Hallelujah. f  Hallelujah! 

Cong.  Amen,  Hallelujah! 

LITANY  AT  BUEIALS. 

JVo.  1. 

JLdORD,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Christ,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Lord,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Christ,  Hear  us  J 

Lord  God,  our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven! 

Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will 
he  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
them  that  trespass  against  us;  and  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation; but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  king- 
dom, and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen! 
Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world! 

Be  gracious  unto  us! 
By  thy  human  birth, 
By  thy  prayers  and  tears, 
By  all  the  troubles  of  thy  life, 
By  thine  infirmities  and  pains, 
By  all  the  grief  and  anguish  of  thy  soul, 
By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
By  thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 
By  thy  crown  of  thorns, 


xixii  LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  No.  .1. 

By  thine  ignominious  crucifixion, 
By  thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood, 
By  thy  atoning  death, 
By  thy  rest  in  the  grave, 
By  thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 
By  thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
By  thy  divine  presence, 

By   thy  coming  again    to  thy  church  on  earth,  or  onr 
being  called  home  to  thee, 

Bless  and  comfort  us9  gracious  Lord  and  God! 
Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost ! 

Abide  with  us  for  ever! 

T.  83.  Coxg.  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead, 

Thou  shalt  rise  too,  saith  my  Saviour, 

Of  what  should  I  be  afraid? 
I  with  him  shall  live  for  ever: 

Can  the  head  forsake  his  limb, 

And  not  draw  me  unto  him  ? 

I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life,  saith  the  Lord; 
he  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall 
he  live.  And  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  me, 
shall  never  die. 

Therefore,  blessed  are  the  dead,  which  die  in  the 
Lord  from  henceforth;  yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they 
may  rest  from  their  labors. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  O  grave,  where  is  thy 
victory  ?  The  sting  of  death  is  sin,  and  the  strength  of 
sin  is  the  law;  but  thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us 
the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

T.  580.  Coxg.  This  body  now  to  rest  convey'd> 
Into  the  earth  like  Jesus'  laid, 

Like  his  shall  rise  again  : 
Christ  soon  in  glory  will  appear, 
Then  we,  and  these  interred  here, 

With  him  o'er  death  shall  ever  reign.* 

We  poor  sinners  pray,     Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

-  - — .  . ' 
*  During-  the  singing  of  this  verse,  the  corpse  is  laid  into  the  grave 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  No.  1.        xxxiii 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  our  broth- 
er (sister)  N.  N.  whose  remains  we  here  inter,  and  with 
the  whole  church  triumphant,  and  let  us  once  rest  with 
him  (her)  in  thy  presence  from  all  our  labor.  Amen, 

Our  late  brother  (sister)  desired  to  depart  and  to  be 
with  Christ,  which  is  far  better;  and  he  (she)  shall  nev- 
er taste  death,  but  attain  unto  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead ;  for  this  body,  which  he  (she)  hath  put  off,  this 
grain  of  corruptibility,  shall  put  on  incorruption.  His 
(her)  flesh  here  rests  in  hope. 

The  Father  and  the  Son,  who  quicken  whom  they 
will,  and  the  Spirit  of  him,  who  raised  up  Jesus  from 
the  dead,  will  also  quicken  this  body,  because  the  Spirit 
of  God  hath  dwelt  in  it.  Jlmeiu 

T.  22.  Cojjg.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress  ; 
Thus  well  array'd,   I  need  not  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  I  appear. 

None  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to 
himself,  for  whether  we  live,  we  live  unto  the  Lord,  and 
whether  we  die,  we  die  unto  the  Lord;  whether  we  live 
therefore  or  die,  we  are  the  Lord's;  for  to  this  end 
Christ  both  died,  and  rose,  and  revived,  that  he  might 
be  Lord  both  of  the  dead  and  living. 

Blessed  and  holy  is  he,  that  hath  part  in  the  first 
resurrection;  on  such  the  second  death  hath  no  power, 
but  they  shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of  Christ. 

T.  58.   Cokg.  The  Spirit  and  the  bride  of  Christ  say:  come! 
Let  ev'ry  one  that  heareth  answer:  come! 
Amen,  come,  Lord  Jesus  !  come,  we  implore  thee; 
With  long-in g  hearts  we  now  are  waiting-  for  thee, 
Come  soon,  O  come  ! 

Glory  be  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life, 
who  vivifieth  us  as  long  as  we  are  dying:  and  after  we 
have  obtained  the  true  life,  doth  not  suffer  us  to  die  any 
more. 


ixxiv  LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  No.  2. 

Glory  be  to  Him,  in  the  church  which  waiteth  for 
Him,  and  in  that  which  is  around  Him ;  for  ever  and 
ever?  Amen. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all. 
Amen. 

LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 

Jfo.  2. 

XJORD,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Christ,  Have  mercy  upon  us.' 

Lord,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Christ,  Hear  us! 

Our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven ;  hallowed  be  thy 
name;  thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as 
it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  and 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  tres- 
pass against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but 
deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever,  Amen. 

O  Father,  accept  us  as  thy  children  in  thy  beloved 
Son,  Jesus  Christ,  who  came  forth  from  thee,  and  came 
into  the  world,  Mas  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us, 
took  on  him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and  hath  redeemed  us, 
lost  and  undone  human  creatures,  from  all  sin  and  from 
death,  with  his  holy  and  precious  blood,  and  with  his  in- 
nocent suffering  and  dying;  to  the  end  that  we  should  be 
his  own,  and  in  his  kingdom  live  under  him  and  serve 
him,  in  eternal  righteousness,  innocence,  and  happiness: 
so  as  he  is  risen  from  the  dead,  liveth  and  reigneth  world 
without  end. 

Therefore,  blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the 
Lord  from  henceforth:  yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they 
may  rest  from  their  labors. 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  No.  2.  xixt 

Whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Christ,  shall  never 
die,  for  he  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  and  went  to 
prepare  a  place  for  us,  and  will  come  again,  and  receive 
us  unto  himself,  that  where  he  is,  there  we  may  be  also. 

Meanwhile  none  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man 
dieth  to  himself,  for  whether  we  live,  we  live  unto  the 
Lord,  and  whether  we  die,  we  die  unto  the  Lord;  whether 
we  live  therefore  or  die,  we  are  the  Lord's;  for  to  this 
end  Christ  both  died,  and  rose,  and  revived,  that  he 
might  be  Lord  both  of  the  dead  and  living. 

Blessed  and  holy  is  he,  that  hath  part  in  the  first  re- 
surrection; on  such  the  second  death  hath  no  power,  but 
they  shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of  Christ. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  O  grave  where  is  thy 
victory?  Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

T.  14.  Coxc.  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  remains* 
In  hope  committed  be, 
Until  the  body  chang'd  obtains 
Blest  immortality. 

We  poor  sinners  pray,    Hear  us,  gracious  Lordand  God! 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  our  broth- 
er (sister)  (or  with  this  child)  N.  N.  whose  remains  we 
here  inter,  and  with  the  whole  church  triumphant,  and 
let  us  once  rest  with  him  (her)  in  thy  presence  from  all 
our  labor.  Amen. 

(fAs  touching  children,  Jesus  saith:  "  Suffer  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of 
such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
whoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little 
child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.") 

We  desire  to  depart  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which  is 
far  better :    we  shall   never  taste  death ;  and  we  shall 


*  During-  the  singing*  of  this  verse,  the  corpse  is  laid  into  the  grave, 
f  To  be  used  only  at  the  burial  of  a  child, 


xxxvi         LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  No.  2. 

attain  unto  the  resurrection  of  the  dead ;  for  the  body, 
whieh  we  shall  put  off,  this  grain  of  corruptibility,  shall 
put  on  incorruption:  our  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

The  Father  and  the  Son,  who  quicken  whom  they 
will,  and  the  Spirit  of  him  who  raised  up  Jesus  from 
the  dead,  will  also  quicken  this  body,  because  the  Spirit 
©f  God  hath  dwelt  in  it. 

Glory  be  to  Him,  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the 
Life !  He  was  dead,  and  behold  He  liveth  for  evermore  1 
And  he  that  believeth  in  Him,  though  he  were  dead,  yet 
shall  he  live. 

Glory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  which  waiteth  for  Him, 
and  in  that  which  is  around  Him ;  for  ever  and  ever,  Jlmen. 

T,  79.  Co>c  While  here,  the  great  salvation 
Procur'd  by  Jesus'  passion 

Our  fav'rite  theme  shall  be; 
By  virtue  of  his  merit, 
We  shall  true  life  inherit 
In  heav'n  to  all  eternity. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all. 
Amen. 


A 


COLLECTION  OF  HYMNS,  &c 


^/NAAT/W* 


I.  Of  the  Word  of  God, 


1.*     T.  119. 
Holy  Lord,  \h 

Holy  and  almighty  Lord ! 
Thou  who,  as  the  great  Creator, 
By  all  creatures  art  ador'd; 
Source  of  universal  nature! 
And  to  man,  redeem'd  by  Jesus' 
Gracious  God!  :||:  [blood, 

2  Thanks  and  praise,  :][: 
Lord  our  God,  be  ever  thine, 
That  thy  word  to  us  is  given, 
Teaching  us,  with  pow'r  divine, 
ThattheLord  of  earth  and  heaven, 
Everlasting  life  for  us  to  gain, 
Once  was  slain.  :1|: 


T.  22. 


Gow 


holy  word,  which  ne'er 

shall  cease,  [peace; 

Proclaimeth  pardon,   grace   and 

Directs  to  Jesus  and  his  blood, 

And  teacheth  us  the  will  of  God. 

2  As  fallen  creatures  could  not 
bear 

The  awful  voice  of  God  to  hear, 
By  men  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
ReveaPd   God's    holy   cov'nant 
word. 

3  This  sacred  word  exposeth  sin, 
Convinceth  us  that  we're  unclean ; 
Points   out  the  wretched,    fallen 

state  [great. 

Of  all  mankind,  both  small  and 


Never  let  us  hold  our  peace; 

In  his  blood-bought  congregation 

Never  shall  his  praises  cease;  j  4  It  also  shews   God's  boundless 

God,  as  man,  made  an  oblation,     I      grace 

Suffer'd,  bled  and  dy'd,  my  soul,    Toward  the  fallen  human  race, 

Joyful  be!  :j|:  [for  thee,   Eternal  life  to  ev'ry  one 

Who  turns  to  Jesus  Christ  his  Son. 


4  Lord  our  God,  :!|: 
May  thy  precious,  saving  word, 
Till  our  race  is  here  completed, 
Light  unto  our  path  afford! 
And,  when  in  thy  presence  seated. 
We  to  thee  will  render,  for  thy 
Ceaseless  praise.  :\\:  [grace,  | 


5  This  gospel  cheers  the  poor  in 

heart, 
And  heav'nly  riches  doth  impart; 
Sets  forth  the  myst'ry  of  the  cross, 
And  that  Christ's   blood  aton'd 

for  us : 


2 


Of  the  Word  of  God. 


6  It  gathers  God's  elected  flock, 
Grounds  them   on  Jesus    Christ 

the  rock, 
Serves  to  instruct  us  and  reprove, 
Confirms  our  hope,  inflames  our 

love; 

7  Preserves  believers  in  the  faith 
Of  Christ  and  his  atoning  death; 
Prompts  us  to  do  God's  holy  will, 
And  leads  us  safe  to  Salem's  hill. 

8  Receive  our  cordial  thanks,  O 
Lord, 

For  granting  us  thy  holy  word; 
O  may  we  thereby  guided  be, 
Till  we  in  heav'n  shall  dwell  with 
thee! 

3.*      T.  84. 

DEAREST  Jesus  !  we  are  here, 
By  thy  word  to  gain  instruction; 
Grant  to  us  an  open  ear, 
And  thy  Spirit's  manuduction; 
That  we,  freed  from  things  ter- 
restrial, 
May  aspire  to  joys  celestial. 

2  Reason  gives  no  saving  light 
Unto  fallen  human  nature; 
But  thy  Spirit  clears  our  sight, 
Makes  the  sinner  a  new  creature ; 
And  by  his  divine  emotion, 
Prompts  our  hearts  to  true  de- 
votion. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
We  now  humbly  ask  the  favor: 
Shed  in  all  our  hearts  abroad 
The  great  love  of  God  our  Saviour: 
Bless  our  pray'r  and  meditation, 
And  accept  our  supplication. 

4,      T.  106. 

SPIRIT  of  truth,  essential  God, 
Who  didstthesaints  ofoldinspire, 
Shed  in  their  hearts  thy  love  a- 
broad,  [fire : 

And  touch  their  lips  with  sacred 
Thou  Guide  divine,  who  dost  im- 
part [heart ! 
The  truth  to  man,  instruct  each 


2  Most  holy  and  almighty  Lord, 
Whose  presence  fills  both  earth 

and  heav'n, 
May  we  believe  thy  written  word, 
Which  was  by  inspiration  giv'n : 
Thou  only  canst  thyself  explain, 
As  truth  divine,  to  fallen  man. 

3  Come,  thou  divine  Interpreter, 
Our   sloth   and    ignorance  thou 

know'st : 
Ah,  teach  us  humbly  to  revere 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
For  all  the  mercy,  truth  and  grace. 
We  in  the  holy  scriptures  trace. 

5.     T.  22. 

i  WAS  by  an  order  from  the 

Lord,  [word; 

The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his 

His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 

And   warm'd  their   hearts   with 

heav'nly  fire. 

2  O  God!  mine  eyes  with  pi easure 
look 

On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 
And  read  his  name,  who  dy'd  for 
me. 

3  Let  the  false  raptures   of  the 
mind 

Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

6.*     T.  22. 

La  ORD  Jesus,  with  thy  children 

stay 
Till  dawn  of  thy  eternal  day; 
And  let  thy  glorious  gospel  light, 
Till  then,  dispel  thegloom  of  night. 

2  In  these  degen'rate  eviLdays 
We  pray  for  constancy  and  grace, 
That  we  keep  pure,  most  gracious 

Lord, 
Thy  holy  sacraments  and  word. 

3  Thysacredwordis  all  our  boast; 
In  this  thy  churchcan  boldly  trust: 


Of  the  Word  of  God. 


This  doth  alone  to  bliss  direct; 
All  other  doctrines  we  reject. 

4  Lord,  from   such  teachers  us 
preserve,  [swerve, 

Who  from   the  holy    scriptures 
And  by  false  doctrines  would  de- 
ceive [lieve. 
Those  who  thee  love  and  thee  be- 

5  The  cause  and  glory,  Lord,  are 
thine; 

Thy  word  is  pure,  andtiuth  divine: 
Assist  us  to  rely  on  thee, 
And  keep  us  thine  eternally. 

7.*     T.  16. 

Jr  ROM  the  doctrines  I'll  ne'er 

waver, 
In  the  holy  scriptures  stor'd; 
O  what  sweetness  do  I  savor 
In  each  sacred  cov'nant-word! 

2  And  if  I  mys elf  examine 
While  the  book  I  'fore  me  hold, 
To  each  truthmy  heart  s aith  Amen, 
One  the  other  doth  unfold. 

3  Speak,   O  Lord,  thy  servant 
heareth 

With  deep  awe  attentively ; 
What  thy  holy  word  declareth, 
Shall  my  rule  and  practice  be. 

8.      T.  22. 

T  ALN  would  I,  dear  Redeemer, 

learn, 
Fain  what  is  excellent  discern ; 
Thy  will  would  search,  my  duty 

know ; 
O  let  thy  word  the  secret  show ! 

2  Sigh  after  sigh  to  thee  I  send, 
That  I  thy  word  may  comprehend, 
That  word,  which  learnt  and  un- 
derstood, 

Affords  the  soul  a  lasting  food. 

3  Let  human   arts  make  others 
wise,  [rise; 

My  learning  from  the  cross  shall 
Thy  wounds,  thy  passion,  death 

and  grave, 
Is  all  the  knowledge  that  I  crave. 


4  With  pity  view  me  at  thy  feet, 
To  be  instructed,  Lord,  I  wait; 
Here  will  I  lie,  nor  wish  to  rise 
Till  by  thy  cross  I  am  made  wise. 

9.      T.  22. 

O  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  word, 
Thy  gracious  covenant,  O  Lord! 
It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  way . 
I'll  think  upon  it  all  the  day. 

2  What  are  the  mines  of  shining 
wealth,  [of  health  ! 

The  strength  of  youth,  the  bloom 

"What  are  all  joys  compar'd  with 
those 

Thine  everlasting  word  bestows ! 

10.      T.  14. 

J  ESUS,  thy  word  is  my  delight , 
There  grace  and  truth  are  seen : 
Ah,  could  I  study  day  and  night, 
And  meditate  therein! 


Thy  glory  lets  us  see  j 

And  by  beholding  there  thy  face 

We're  render'd  like  to  thee. 

3  O  Lamb  of  God,  the  book  unseal, 
And  to  our  hearts  explain ; 

Let  all  its  life  and  spirit  feel, 
And  heav'nly  wisdom  gain. 

4  That  thou  for  us  didst  live  and 
die, 

Make  known  to  us,  dear  Lord ; 
To  us  the  promises  apply, 
Contained  in  thy  word. 

11.     T.  97. 

iiERE  in  thy  presence  we  ap- 
pear, [hear ; 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  thy  word  to 
Our  wand'ring  thoughts  and 
hearts  incline  [vine; 
With  thirst  t'imbibe  thy  word  di- 
That  all  our  minds  drawn  from 

this  earth  to  thee, 
May  love  thee  more,  and  serve 
thee  faithfullv. 


Of  the  Fall  and  Corruption  of  Man, 


3  God  Holy  Spirit,  now  impart 
Thy  unction  to  each  longing-  heart; 
Us  with  thyheav'nly  light  and  fire, 
To  sing-,  to  pray,  and  preach  in- 
spire ;  [shall  we 
Thus  blest,  in  spirit  and  in  truth 
Give  praise  unto  the  Father,  Son, 
and  Thee. 

12.*      T.  58. 

3lOST  gracious  God;  to  thee 

we  render  praise, 
Since  thy  blest  word,  replete  with 

truth  and  gTace, 
Teacheth  us   to  know  thee  and 

seek  thy  favor; 
To  us  it  proveth  a  life-giving- savor, 
Through  Jesus  Christ. 

13.*     T.  97. 

GrlVE  us  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  that 
With  gladness  and  humility,  [we, 


The  holy  scriptures  may  believe, 
And  with  a  grateful  heart  receive, 
As  thy  own  word,  to  make  us  tru- 
ly wise, 
And  not  as  man's  invention  or  de- 
vice. 

14.*     T.  83. 

O  WHAT  peace  divinely  sweet 
Fills  my  soul,  when  I've  the  favor 
To  sit  down  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  his  gracious  words  to  savor ! 
Then  I  open  heart  an  dear; 
What  he  saithfindsentrancethere. 


15. 


T.  11. 


JLET  the  splendor  of  thy  word 
Light  unto  our  path  afford; 
That  we  in  thy  truth  and  grace 
May  proceed  throughout  our  race. 


11.  Of  the  Fall  and  Corruption   of  Man,  and  his  Re- 
demption by  Christ. 


16.*     T.  212. 

\\  HEN  Adam  fell,  the  frame 
entire 

Of  nature  was  infected; 

The  source,  whence  came  the  poi- 
son dire, 

Was  not  to  be  corrected, 

But  by  God's  grace,  which  saves 
our  race 

From  mis'ry  and  destruction; 

The  fatal  lust,  indulg'd  at  first, 

Drought  death  as  its  production. 

2  By  one  man's  guilt  we  were  en- 

sl'av'd 
To  sin,  death,  and  the  devil; 
But  by  another's  grace  aresav'd, 
Through  faith,  from  all  this  evil: 
And  as  we  all,  by  Adam's  fall, 
Were  sentenc'd  to  perdition; 
So  for  us  hath  Christ  by  his  death 
Begained  life's  fruition. 


3  Since  Godbestow'dhis  only  Son 
On  his  rebellious  creature, 

To  save  our  souls,  which  were 

undone, 
And  free  our  sinful  nature 
From  shame  and  guilt,  by   Ins 

blood  spilt, 
His  death  and  resurrection ; 
Do  not  delay !  make  sure  this  day, 
Thy  calling  and  election. 

4  I  send  my  cries  unto  the  Lord, 
My  heart  implores  this  favor, 
To  grant  me  of  his  living  word 
A  never-failing-  savor; 

That  sin  and  shame  may  lose  their 

claim 
To  hinder  my  salvation ; 
In  Christ  the  scope  of  all  my  hope, 
I  fear  no  condemnation. 

5  His  word's  a  lamp  unto  my  feet; 
My  seal's  best  information ; 


and  his  Redemption  by  Christ. 


My  surest  guide  and  path  to  meet 
Eternal  consolation;  [pear, 

This  light,  where-e'er  it  doth  ap- 
Revealeth  Christ  our  Saviour 
Unto  the  lost,  who  firmly  trust 
In  him  alone  for  ever. 

17.*     T.  132. 

OUR  whole  salvation  doth  de- 
pend 

On  God's  free  grace  and  spirit; 

All  our  best  works  can  ne'er  de- 
fend 

A  boast  in  our  own  merit; 

Derived  is  our  righteousness 

From    Christ    and    his    atoning 

He  is  our  Mediator.  [grace ; 

2  Who  can  maintain  the  bold 
conceit, 

That  fallen  man  is  able  [light 
T'observe  by  means  of  nat'ral 
The  first  and  second  table! 
The  Lord  a  feigned  work  abhors  ; 
Mere  fleshincreasethbutthe  curse 
Of  our  entail'd  corruption. 

3  The  law  cry'd,  "justice  must 
be  done, 

Or  man  doom'd  to  damnation  ;" 
But  Mercy  sent  th'  eternal  Son, 
Who  purchas'd  our  salvation, 
Fulfill' d  the  law  in  its  extent, 
And  gave  its  wrath  a  thorough 

vent, 
To  spare  the  sons  of  Adam. 

4  Christ,  having  all  the  law  ful- 
fill'd,  [sion, 

Through  his  blest  cross  and  pas- 
Is  now  the  Rock  whereon  we  build 
Our  faith  and  whole  salvation: 
We  call  him  Lord  our  Righteous- 
ness, [and  grace, 
Whose  death  hath  purchas'd  life 
And  ransom'd  us  for  ever. 

5  Thelawreveal'dsin's sinfulness, 
Enhanc'd  the  accusation; 

The  gospel  tenders  saving  grace, 
To  sinners  consolation, 
Bids  all  lay  held  on  Jesus'  cross ; 

A 


The  law  could  ne'er  retrieve  our 

loss, 
Ev'n  with  our  best  performance. 

6  True  faith,  by  Jesus  in  us 

wrought, 
By  works  is  manifested; 
That  faith  is  empty,  which  is  not 
By  works  of  love  attested  : 
Yet  faith  alone  us  justifies  ; 
Love  to  our  neighbour  but  implies, 
We  are  sincere  believers. 

18.*     T.  166. 

WHEN  the  due  time  had  taken 

place, 
God  look'd  upon  the  sons  of  men, 
Saw  them  a  sinful,  cursed  race, 
Perverse,  polluted  and  unclean  : 
Then  Jesus  came  to  set  us  free, 
Andfor  our  guilt  to  shedhis  blood; 
His  death  procur'd  our  liberty, 
And  reconcil'd  us  unto  God. 

2  OurLordnowcallethconstantly 
"  Come,  sinners,  come  to  me  and 

live ; 
Surrender  ye  yourselves  to  me, 
Repenting  sinners  I  receive : 
My  life  I  freely  gave  for  you ; 
Now  all  your  wants  I  will  supply. 
Yea,  pardon,  rest,  and  life  bestow; 
O  turn  to  me,  why  will  ye  die  ?" 

3  Sinners,  attend  to  Jesus'  voice : 
He  is  the  Lord  our  Righteousness  : 
Mourn  not,  but  in  his  name  rejoice, 
Accept  of  his  redeeming  grace  .- 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  good, 
The  thirsty  heart  may  take  its  fill; 
He  guides  us  in  the  narrow  road 
That  leads  to  Salem's  blessed  hill . 

4  Ah!  come,  Lord  Jesus,  hear  our 
pray'r,  [high ! 

Thou  worthy  Son  of  God  most 
We  humbly  ask:  our  souls  prepare, 
That  we  may  to  thy  mercy  fly ; 
That  we  may  all  believe  on  thee, 
And  on  thy  flesh  and  blood  may 

feed, 
True  members  of  thy  body  be, 
For  ever  join'd  to  thee  our  Head. 
3 


Of  the  Fall  and  Corruption  of  Man, 


19.*     T.  89. 

AN  thine  image,  Lord,  thou 

mad'st  me, 
Gav'st  me  being-  out  of  love;    [me 
Though  I  fell,  yet  thou  hast  sent 
Full  redemption  from  above  : 
Sacred  Love,  I  long-  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternity. 

2  Love!  before  I  life  obtained 
I  was  chose  to  bliss  by  thee: 
Thou,  O  God,  hast  not  disdained 
To  become  a  man  like  me; 
Love  almighty  and  divine! 

I  would  be  for  ever  thine. 

3  Love  !  who  hast  for  me  endured 
Keenest  pains  of  death  and  hell, 
Love!  whose  sufF'rings  have  pro- 
cured 

More  for  me  than  tongue  can  tell, 
Sacred  Love,  &,c. 

4  Love!  my  Life,  and  my  Salva- 
tion, 

Light  and  Truth,  eternal  Word! 
Thou  alone  dost  consolation 
To  my  sinking-  soul  afford. 
liOve  almig-hty,  &.c. 

5  Love!  thy  yoke  I  g-ladly  carry, 
It  is  easy,  gentle,  light; 
Grant  that  I  may  ne'er  be  weary 
Thee  to  serve  with  all  my  might. 
Sacred  Love,  &c. 

6  Love!  who  interced'st  in  heaven 
For  my  soul  when  Fm  opprest, 
Bear's*  my   worthless  name  en- 
graven 

TTpon  thy  high-priestly  breast, 
Love  almighty,  &c. 

7  Love!  thou  me  wilt  raise  to 
glory 

Prom  the  grave,  the  bed  of  dust, 
Andasconqu'ror  placebefore  thee 
f'rownM  with  bliss  among  the  just. 
Sacred  Love  !  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternity. 


20.*      T.  590. 

X  HE  true  good  Shepherd,  God's 

own  Son 
From  all  eternity,  [throne 

Urg'd  by  his  love,  exchang'd  his 
For  human  miser}- ;  [stray 

His  wand'ring  sheep  gone  far  a- 
He  sought  with  pungent  pain, 
And  did  for  all  a  ransom  pay 
To  bring  them  home  again. 

2  One  of  those  sheep,  in  deserts 

lost, 
Art  thou,  my  sin-sick  soul; 
His  life  it  hath  the  Shepherd  cost 
To  save  and  make  thee  whole ; 
Xow  hear  his  voice  with  gratitude, 
Call  on  his  saving  name ;    [blood, 
For    thee    he    shed   his  precious 
And  now  his  own  doth  claim. 

21.      T.  79. 

I  HOU  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of 
God!  [abode, 

Didst  leave  thy    glorious,   blest 

In  love  to  sinners  vile, 

To  bleed  for  fallen  Adam's  race, 

Who  were  accurs'd,  unclean  and 
base, 

Entangled  fast  by  Satan's  guile. 

2  Thou,  for  their  sake  who  hated 
thee,  [tree, 

Didst  shed  thy  blood  upon  the 
Thy  life  for  ours  didst  give; 
Thoubar'st  our  curse;  our  debt 

was  paid, 
Thy  soul  for  sin  an  ofF'ring  made, 
Thou  dy'dst,  that  we  with  thee 

might  live. 

3  Thus  hast  thou  bought  us  with 
thy  blood, 

That  price  accepted  was  by  God; 
With  him  we  are  at  peace; 
No  wrath  remains  on  any  one, 
Who  w  ill  but  come  unto  the  Son, 
Take  and  put  on  his  righteousness. 

4  Never  may  T  depart  from  thee; 
Thou  hast  procur'd  my  liberty, 
Thanks  to  thy  boundless  grace! 


and  his  Redemption  by  Christ. 


Thy  wounds,  whereon  I  trust  by 

faith, 
My  refuge  are  from  sin  and  death, 
My  feeble  soul's  abiding-place. 

22.     T.  22. 

GlYE  thanks  that  Jesus  Christ 

hath  bled 
Upon  the  cross  in  Adam's  stead, 
And  freed  us  from  th'  unhappy 

fall; 
Thank  him  for  this,  ye  sinners  all ! 

2  Thanks,  that  he  by  his  death 
and  cross,  [loss ; 

Hath  sav'd  us  and  restor'd  our 

Thanks,  that  by  his  most  precious 

blood,  [good. 

All  that  was  spoil'd  is  now  made 

3  Permit  me  therefore  thee  to 
praise,  [lays, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  with  grateful 
For  all  the  pain  thou  didst  endure, 
For  me  salvation  to  procure. 

4  O  let  me  by  the  Spirit's  light 
Thy  cross's  myst'ryknow  aright, 
That  I  on  thee  my  faith  may  place, 
Till  I  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

23.*     T.22L. 

1  E  bottomless  depths  of  God's 

infinite  love, 
In  Jesus  Christ  to  us  reveal'd! 
Its   motions   how  burning,    how 

flaming  they  prove! 
Though  from  man's  wisdom  quite 

conceal'd. 
Whom  dost  thou  love?    Sinners, 

the  vilest  race; 
Whom  dost  thou  bless  ?  Children, 

who  scorn'd  thy  grace ; 
O  Being  most  gracious  !    whom 

angels  adore, 
Thou  takest  delight  in  the  worth- 
less and  poor. 

2  Our  thirsting  can  never,  O  mer- 
ciful God, 
Extend  as  far  as  doth  thy  grace; 


On  us  thou  more  blessings  and 
love  hast  bestow'd, 

Than  stripes  deserv'd  our  tres- 
passes ; 

0  teach  us  to  trust  thy  fidelity, 
And  closely  united  with   Christ 

to  be, 
The  Spirit's  kind  teachings  in  all 

things  to  prove, 
Yea,  live  to  thy  honor,  thee  serve, 

praise  and  love. 

3  We  pray  thee,  O  Being  most 
gracious  and  mild,  [now, 

Instruct  our  minds  and  teach   us 
So  that  in  Immanuel,  thine  image 
and  child,  [know. 

How  great  thy  name  is,  we  may 
Ah !  shew  us  how  easy  it  is  to  bear 
Thy  yoke,  and  to  trust  thy  pater- 
nal care, 
That  till  the  short  period  of  this 

life  shall  end, 
Our  faith  and  our  love  may  the 
Author  commend. 

24.      T.  14. 

Jtl  OW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is! 
Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  ! 
How  Satan  binds  our  captive  souls 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains ! 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign 
grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word; 
"  Ho!  }~e  despairing  sinners,  come, 
Believe  in  Christ  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul,  obey  the  gracious  call, 
And  haste  to  gain  relief; 

1  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord! 
O  help  my  unbelief! 

4  To  the  deal-  fountain  of  thy 
Incarnate  God!  I  fly:  [blood, 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A    guilty,    weak    and  helpless 
Into  thy  arms  I  fall:  [worm, 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  right- 
eousness, 

My  Jesus,  and  my  All. 


Of  the  Fall  and  Redemption  of  Man. 


25.     T.  582. 

dN  OT  one  of  Adam's  race, 

If  in  the  balance  try'd,          [ness, 

Can,  by  his  works  of  righteous  - 

•'Fore  God  be  justify'd. 

The  works  which  we  have  done 


Are  all,  alas  !  un 


clean 


But  we  are  sav'd  by  faith  alone, 
And  cleans'd  thereby  from  sin. 

2  Ye  sinners,  who  with  grief 
Your  condemnation  feel, 
Look  up  to  Jesus  for  relief, 
And  to  his  blood  appeal : 
God  gave  his  only  Son, 
That  sinners,  who  believe, 
Might  not  be  lost,  but  be  his  own, 
And  in  his  kingdom  live. 

26.     T,  14. 

I>  WTTHthefallen  human  race, 
Lay  welt'ring  in  my  blood; 
Cover'd  with  shame  and  deep  dis- 
grace, 
And  banish'dfar  from  God. 

2  The  loving  Jesus  passing  by, 
His  bowels  yearn'd  to  see 

Me  wretched  sinner  helpless  lie 
In  deepest  misery. 

3  Inclin'd  to  me  in  tenderness, 
My  soul  he  would  relieve 
From  all  its  mis'ry  and  distress, 
He  said,  "  Arise,  and  live." 

4  He  wash'd  away  my  ev'ry  stain, 
And  cleans'd  me  in  his  blood ; 
Deck'd  me  with  righteousness  di- 
vine, 

And  brought  me  nigh  to  God. 

5  Myheartnocondemnationfears, 
Nor  hell,  nor  Satan  dreads, 
Christ  as  the  mercy-seat  appears, 
His  blood  my  pardon  pleads. 

6  Against  the  fiercest  pow'rs  of 
hell, 

He  is  my  strength  and  shield;        J 
Within  bis  wounds  I  safely  dwell; 
He  fights,  I  win  the  field. 


7  Since  he  became  my  sacrifice, 
My  bonds  and  chains  he  broke ; 
Now  to  my  willing  neck  he  ties 
His  soft  and  easy  yoke. 

8  A  pardon'd  sinner  I  remain, 
But  sin  its  pow'r  hath  lost, 

Sin  still  I  have,  but  grace  doth 
Mercy  is  all  my  boast.        [reign, 

9  Arise,  O  happy  soul,  rejoice, 
In  endless  happiness ; 

Open  to  thee  is  paradise, 
Go  in,  and  take  thy  place. 

27.  T.  22. 

-Li  ORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin, 
And  bom  unholy  and  unclean; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guil- 
ty fall  [all. 
Corrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us 

2  Soon  as   we    draw  our  infant 
breath 

The  seeds  of  sin  engender  death ; 
The  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defil'd  in  ev'ry  part. 

3  O  God!  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true; 
O  make  me  wise  betimes  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me 

clean, 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  My  sin  1  feel,  my  guilt  I  know, 
Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as 

snow;  [voice, 

Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning 
Andmake my  broken  heart  rejoice. 

28.  T.  22. 

WHEN  justice  did  demand  its 
due,  [strife, 

And  sins  increas'd  the  dreadful 
My  Saviour  to  my  succor  new, 
And  by  obedience  bought  my  life. 

2  My  ransom  from  thepow'rof  sin 
Could  not  be  paid  on  other  terms. 


Of  the  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ. 


Run,  hide  thyself,  my  soul,  within 
Thy    bleeding"    Saviour's    out- 
stretch'd  arms. 

3  When  lawcondemns,  and  justice 

cries 
For  dreadful  vengeance  without 

end, 
To  Jesus  then  I  turn  my  eyes ; 
He  tells  me,    he  will  stand  my 

friend. 

4  God  on  these  terms  is  reconcil'd, 
And  I  his  gracious  hearthavewon: 
Nowlam  deem'd  his  favor'dchild, 
In  Jesus  his  beloved  Son. 

5  What  can  be    laid    unto  my 
charge  ? 

When  God  saith,  "  Freely  I  for- 

give!" 
Tho'  Satan  on  my  crimes  enlarge, 
Christ  saith,  I  shall  not  die,  but 

live. 

6  The  curses  which  the  law  of  God 
Fronounc'do'er  me,  he  freely  bore; 
I'm  now,  by  faith  in  Jesus'  blood, 
Acquitted  of  sin's  dreadful  score. 

7  Away  then  doubts  and  anxious 
fears  ! 

Be  silent  all  my  needless  sighs  ! 
My  Saviour  wipes  away  my  tears, 
O'er  sin  and  deathlconqu'ror  rise. 

8  Jesus !  be  endless  praise  to  thee ! 
Let  sinners  loud  thy  lauds  pro- 
claim ! 

Ofoldtheirsinscouldpardon'dbe, 
And  Jesus  always  is  the  same. 


29.     T. 580. 

A.  RISE,  ye  who  are  captive  led, 
Complain  no  more,  for  Christ,  our 

Head, 
From  sin  can  set  you  free  : 
Redemption  Jesus  freely  gives, 
Repenting  sinners  he  receives, 
He  came  to  save  both  thee  and  me. 

2  He  meekly  all  our  sorrows  bore, 
Us  fallen  sinners  to  restore 

To  life  and  liberty : 
For  us  he  sufFer'd  deep  distress, 
Was  without  form  or  comeliness  ; 
O  depth  of  love !  O  mystery ! 

3  Th'  almighty  Judge  condemned 
was,  [cause ; 

That  he  by  death  might  gain  our 
The  Prince  of  life  was  slain  : 
And  since  he  suffer'd  in  our  stead. 
We  need  no  condemnation  dread, 
Eternal  life  in  him  we  gain. 

4  The  Holy  One,  made  sin  for  us. 
Was  nail'd  to  the  accursed  cross. 
And  shed  his  precious  blood ; 
Thus  he  obtain'd  a  righteousness 
For  all  who  mourn  for  pard'ning' 

grace ;  [God ! 

Thro'  Jesus  we  have  peace  with 

5  Rejoice,  O  heav'ns,  and  earth 
reply !  [sky, 

With  praise,  ye  sinners,  fill  the 
All  grace  his  death  procures  ; 

>ur  woes 

change, 

You  in  his  children's  order  range, 
Thro'  him  eternal  life  is  yours. 


III.  Of  the  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ. 


30.*     T.  97. 

JESUS,  th'  almighty  Son  of  God, 
Takes  up  with  mortals  his  abode; 
He  who  was  sworn  to  Abraham, 
Who  ever  was  and  is  the  same, 
Came  in  due  time  and  mysteries 
reveal'd, 


Which  from  the  world's  founda- 
tion were  conceal'd. 

2  We,  dead  in  sins  and  trespasses. 
The  narrow  way  to  life  and  peace 
Had  neither  will  norpow'r  to  find; 
Nor  were  our  stubborn  hearts  in- 
clin'd 


10      Of  the  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ. 


To  wish,  or  ask,  that  happiness 

to  know,  [bestow. 

Which  love  alone  on  sinners  could 

3  Then  Love  brake  forth,  "  Be- 
hold  me  still 

u  Prepar'd,  O  God,  to  do  thy  will ! 
"*  I  freely  come,  I  freely  die, 
"  For  guilty  man  to  satisfy; 
"  I  in  his   stead  will  hang-  upon 

the  tree, 
"  From  sin,  and  death,  and  hell 

to  set  him  free." 

4  And  thus,  to  save  our  souls  from 
guilt,  [spilt; 

Our  Surety's  precious  blood  was 
The  sins  of  all  on  him  were  laid, 
And  he  for  all  hath  fully  paid : 
Xow  God,  as  children,  freely  will 
receive  [believe. 

Repenting"  sinners  who  in  Christ 

5  Out  of  mere  grace  unmerited, 
Salvation  showers  on  our  head ; 
Because  the  Lamb  was  crucify 'd, 
Because  the  Lord  of  glory  dy'd, 
Are  we  invited  to  receive  a  crown, 
Before  the  world  was  made  or- 

dain'd  our  own. 

31.*     T.  22. 

1  O  God  we  render  thanks  and 
praise, 
Who  pity'd  mankind's  fallen  race, 
And  gave  his  dear  and  only  Son, 
That  us,  as  children,  he  might  own. 

2  What  grace,  what  great  benev- 
olence !  [sense ! 

What  love,  surpassing  human 
For  this  great  work,  no  angel  can 
Him  duly  praise,  much  less  a  man. 

3  The  Word  eternal  did  assume 
Our  flesh  and  blood,  and  man  be- 

come ;  [see 

The  First  and  Last  with  wonder 
Partake  of  human  misery. 

4  He  came  so  seek  and  save  the 
lost;  [cost, 

Wesinn'd,  and  he  would  bear  the 


That  we  might  share  eternal  bliss; 
O  what  unbounded  love  was  this  ! 

5  For  what  is  all  the  human  race, 
That    God    should    show    such 

matchless  grace, 
To  give  his  Son,   that  we  might 

claim 
Life  everlasting  in  his  name. 

6  How  wretched  they  who  still 
despise 

Jesus,  the  Pearl  of  greatest  price ! 
Such  as  neglect  to  hear  his  voice, 
Must  perish  by  their  own  free 
choice. 

7  Unhappy  those  who  turn  away, 
Or  such  as  carelessly  delay 

To  meet  their   Saviour,  tho'  he 

came 
Their  souls  from  mis'ry  to  reclaim. 

8  Come,  sinners,   Jesus  will  re- 
ceive [live ! 

The  worst  of  sinners  ;  come  and 
"  I'll  dwell  with  you,"    our  Sa- 
viour saith ;  [faith. 
Receive  him  in    your  hearts    by 

9  Your  crimes  and  self-made  ho- 
liness, 

Your  carnal  reason  and  distress 
Give  up,  and  trust  to  Christ  alone. 
Who  did  for  all  your  sins  atone. 

10  Thus  sav'd  by  God's  unbound- 
ed grace,  [praise, 

You'll  humbly  render  thanks  and 
With  all  the  num'rous  ransom'd 

host, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost'. 

32.      T.  590. 

BEHOLD,  to  us  a  Child  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  giv'n ; 

Unto  the  wretched  and  forlorn, 

Descends  the  Lord  from  heav'n  : 

The  promis'd  seed,  Immanuel, 

The  everlasting  God, 

Comes  down  to  save  from  death 

and  hell 
Poor  sinners  by  his  blood. 


Of  the  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ.      ±i 


2  Great  is  the  hidden  mystery 
That  God  became  a  man  ! 

He  had,  from  all  eternity, 

In  mercy  form'd  a  plan 

To  save  from  mis'ry  and  distress 

The  fallen  human  race ; 

And  now  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 

His  healing-  beams  displays. 

3  The  Father  lov'd  us  as  his  own, 
Tho'  we  from  him  had  stray' d, 
And  freely  gave  his  only  Son 

To  suffer  in  our  stead. 
The  Son,  in  love  to  us,  declar'd: 
"  I  come  to  do  God's  will ;" 
And  in  this  fallen  world  appear'd, 
His  counsel  to  fulfil. 

4  The  Holy  Ghost  had  long  fore- 
That  Jesus  should  appear  ;    [told 
And  thus  the  patriarchs  of  old 
Did  his  salvation  share : 

Of  him  blest  Mary  did  conceive 
The  holy  child  she  bore  : 
And  he  instructs  us  to  believe 
In  Christ,  and  him  adore. 

5  Thus  Father,  Son,  and   Holy 
In  this  decree  are  one,        [Ghost, 
To  save  us  sinners,  vile  and  lost, 
By  Jesus  Christ  the  Son  : 

The  Father's  love  we  plainly  trace 
In  Christ  th'  incarnate  God ; 
What  we  possess  of  life  and  grace 
The  Spirit  hath  bestow'd. 

6  Come,  sinners,  view  th'  incar- 
nate Word, 

Who  us  and  all  things  made ; 
This  helpless  Babe  is  Christ  the 

Lord, 
Though  in  a  manger  laid. 
For  us  to  die  is  Jesus  bom, 
Adore  his  saving  name, 
Rej  oice,  rej  oice  1  for  all  that  mourn 
May  his  salvation  claim. 

33.*      T.  151. 

XL  OW  shall  I  meet  my  Saviour  ? 
How  shall  I  welcome  thee  ? 
What  manner  of  behaviour 
Is  now  requir'd  of  me  I 


1  wait  for  thy  salvation, 
Grant  me  thy  Spirit's  light, 
Thus  will  my  preparation 
Be  pleasing  in  thy  sight. 

2  While  with  her  fragrant  flowers 
Thy  Zion  strews  thy  way, 

I'll  raise  with  all  my  powers 
To  thee  a  grateful  lay  : 
I'll  thee,  the  King  of  glory, 
For  thy  great  goodness  praise, 
And  thankfully  adore  thee 
Throughout  my  future  days. 

3  What  hast  thou  not  performed 
From  death  to  rescue  me ! 
While  I  was  so  deformed 

By  sin  and  misery ; 
Fair  gifts  of  my  creation 
Quite  lost,  made  me  despair  ; 
But  thy  blest  incarnation 
Brought  my  redemption  near, 

4  I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 
Thou  cam'st  to  set  me  free ; 
My  shame  I  was  bemoaning, 
With  grace  thou  clothedst  me ; 
Thou  raisedst  me  to  glory, 
Endowedst  me  with  bliss, 
Which  is  not  transitory, 

As  worldly  grandeur  is. 

5  Love  caus'd  thy  incarnation, 
Love  brought  thee  down  to  me ! 
Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 
Procur'd  my  liberty  : 

O  Love  beyond  all  measure ! 
Wherewith  thou  dost  embrace 
Mankind,  'midst  all  that  pressure 
Which  since  the  fall  takes  place, 

6  No  sinful  man's  endeavor, 
Nor  any  mortal's  care, 
Could  draw  his  sov'reign  favor 
To  sinners  in  despair  : 
Uncall'd,  he  comes  with  gladness 
Us  from  the  fall  to  raise, 

And  change  our  grief  and  sadness 
To  songs  of  joy  and  praise. 

7  Be  not  cast  down,  nor  frighted 
At  sin,  though  e'er  so  great ; 

No  !  Jesus  is  delighted 
The  greatest  to  remit 


12      Of  the  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ. 


He  comes,  repenting  sinners 
With  life  and  love  to  crown, 
And  make  them  happy  winners 
Of  glory  like  his  own. 

34,.*      T.  50. 

J  ESUS,  all  praise  is  due  to  thee, 
That  thou  wast  pleas'd  a  man  to 
be !  [pow'r, 

O'ershadow'd     by    the     Spirit's 
A  virgin  thee  conceiv'd  and  bore. 
Hallelujah! 

2  The  son  of  God,  who  fram'd 
the  skies, 

Now  humbly  in  a  manger  lies  ; 
He,  who  the  earth's  foundations 

laid, 
A  helpless  infant  now  is  made. 
Hal. 

3  Th'  eternal  and  almighty  God 
Assumes    our    feeble    flesh   and 

blood ;  [dwell, 

He  deigns  with  sinful  men  to 
Is  God  with  us,  Immanuel.     Hal. 

4  He  is  the  Sun  of  righteousness, 
Which    riseth   with   resplendent 

grace,  [night, 

And  doth  dispel  sin's  gloomy 
That  we  may   share    his  saving 

light.  Hal. 

5  To  grant  us  pardon,  peace  and 
rest, 

He  in  this  world  became  a  guest, 
And  open'd,   thro'    himself,    the 

way 
To  life  and  everlasting  day.     Hal. 

6  For  therefore  poor  on  earth  he 
came, 

That  wemight  all  his  riches  claim, 

To  make  us  heirs  of  glory  bright, 

With  all  the  ransom'd  saints  in 

light.  Hal. 

7  For  us  these  wonders  hath  he 
wrought  [thought: 

To    show    his    love,   surpassing 
Then  let  us  all  unite  to  sing 
Praise  to  our   Saviour,  God  and 
King.  Hallelujah! 


35.*     T.  157. 

JbtlSE,  my  soul,  shake  off  all 

sadness, 
Christ  is  near — thee  to  cheer ; 
Angels  sing  with  gladness: 
Unto  you  is  born  a  Saviour 
On  this  day;— don't  delay 
To  accept  God's  favor. 

2  Our  eternal,  kind  Creator 
Leaves  his  own- — glorious  throne, 
And  assumes  our  nature  : 
From  perdition  full  exemption 
To  procure, — and  endure 
Death  for  our  redemption. 

3  O  th'  amazing  demonstration 
Of  his  love, — which  we  prove 
By  his  incarnation ! 

If  mankind  by  him  were  loathed, 
How  could  he — deign  to  be 
With  our  nature  clothed  ? 

4  See  your  Saviour  in  a  manger  ; 
'Midst  his  own, — yet  unknown, 
Treated  like  a  stranger ; 
Tended  by  an  earthly  mother  : 
Him  believe, — and  receive, 

He  is  Clirist  your  Brother  ! 

5  Lo!  he  in  the  manger  lieth ; 
Full  of  grace, — truth  and  peace, 
Sweetly  thus  he  crieth  : 

"  Cease,  my  brethren,  now  from 

grieving, 
Anxiousness — and  distress; 
Your  loss  I'm  retrieving." 

6  Ye  that  feel  quite    poor   and 
needy, 

Come,  who  will, — take  your  fill, 
All  things  now  are  ready  : 

!  He  is  come  to  be  your  Saviour, 

'  Full  of  love,— to  remove 

'  Guilt  and  curse  for  ever. 

j  7  Jesus,  hear  my  supplication, 

Grant  me  grace — to  embrace 
i  Thee  as  my  salvation  : 

Then  like  Simeon,  (O  what  favor !) 

I  desire — to  retire 

Hence  in  peace  for  ever. 


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36.     T.  166. 
INFINITE  Source,  whence  all 

did  spring-,  [Lord, 

Thou  of  all  things  the  Head  and 
Thou  mighty  and  eternal  King, 
Who   art  in  heav'n  and  earth  a- 

dor'd,  [contain, 

Thou,  whom  the  heav'ns  cannot 
Didst  deign  to  leave  thy  throne 

above, 
To  be  an  infant  poor  and  mean  : 

0  myst'ry  deep  !  O  boundless  love! 

2  The  cause  of  this,  I  know  it 
well,  [woe ; 

Was  thy  great  love  and  my  great 

1  was  an  heir  of  death  and  hell, 
This  prompted  thee  to  stoop  so 

low ; 

My  mis'rymov'dtheGodof  grace, 
Who  in  the  Father's  bosom  lay, 
When  the  due  time  had  taken  place 
His  deep  compassion  to  display. 

3  What  off 'ring  shall  I  bring  to 
thee, 

Immanuel,  my  King  and  God ! 
Thou,  who  vouehsaf'st  a  man  to 

be, 
To  save  me  by  thy  precious  blood; 
Thou,  to  whom  angels  praises  sing, 
"  Peace  upon  earth,  good  will  to 

men;" 
To  whom  the  sages  humbly  bring 
Their  gifts,  tho'  thou  appear  so 

mean. 

4  This'willldo,  thou  Child  divine! 
I'll  give  thee  that  for  which  thou 

cam'st ! 
My  soul  andbody,Lord,arethine, 
And  them   in  love  to  me  thou 

claim'st. 
My  humble  sacrifice  receive, 
Dear  Jesus !  born  to  bleed  for  me, 
That  I  by  faith  in  thee  might  live, 
And  with  thee  live  eternally. 

37.     T.  08. 

O  COME  and  view  the  greatest 

mystery!  [seas  and  sky, 

He  who  made  all  the  world,  the 


Now  is  born  an  infant :  the  virgin 

Mary,  [doth  carry, 

Upon  her  arms,  the  Lord  of  hosts 

A  feeble  child. 

2  He  who  prepar'd  for  ev'ry  bird 
a  nest,  [to  rest, 

And  gave  the  foxes  holes  wherein 
Poverty  endured,  became  a  stran- 
ger [a  manger 
In  his  own  world;  then  rested  in 
The  Lord  of  all: 

3  But  why  was  Jesus  born  in  pov- 
erty ?  [lie  ? 

Why  did  our  Maker  in  a  manger 
'Twas   that   he   might  purchase 

life  and  salvation, 
And  gain  for  us  a  glorious  habi- 
tation In  realms  of  bliss. 

4  O  Jesus  Christ,  thou  only  holy 
child, 

How  canst  thou  show  such  love 

to  sinners  spoil'd ! 
But  since  thou  thus    lovest,  we 

now  adore  thee, 
We  humbly  praise  thy  name  and 

bow  before  thee.      Hallelujah! 

5  Thy  sacred  meritorious  infancy 
Our  crown  and  everlasting  glory 

be !  [us  estranged, 

From  world,  sin  and  Satan,  keep 
Till  we  shall  once    around  thy 

throne  be  ranged 

For  evermore. 

38.      T.  590. 

\y  OME,  yeredeemed  of  theLord, 
Your  grateful  tribute  bring, 
And  celebrate,  with  one  accord, 
The  birth  of  Christ  our  King  : 
Let  us  with  humble  hearts  repair 
(Faith  will  point  out  the  road) 
To  little  Bethlehem,  and  there 
Adore  th'  incarnate  God. 

2  All  glory  to  Immanuel's  name 
The  choirs  of  angels  sing-; 
Gladly  these  heralds  peace  pro- 
claim, 
Perxe  from  our  God  and  King : 


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Well  might  the  shepherds  haste 

away 
This  wond'rous  Babe  to  see ; 
"Well  might  the  sages  homage  pay, 
Before  him  bow  the  knee. 

3  We  too  have  reason  to  rejoice, 
When  we  this  myst'ry  view, 
That  God  assum'd  our  flesh  and 
O  wonder  ever  new!  [blood. 

We  humbly  in  the  dust  adore ; 
Lord,  who  is  like  to  thee ! 
That  thou,  vile  sinners  to  restore, 
Hast  deign'd  a  man  to  be. 

39.     T.  126. 

SlXNERS,  with  adoration 
Receive  this  wond'rous  Child, 
Who  came  and  brought  salvation, 
Th'  eternal  Father  styl'd  : 
Behold  him  with  our  nature  drest, 
Divested  of  his  glory, 
In  his  own  world  a  guest. 

2  With  his  blest  incarnation 
His  glorious  work  began, 

A  needful  preparation 
For  his  whole  future  plan  ; 
Had  not  his  body  been  prepar'd, 
He  never  could  have  suffer'd, 
Nor  we  his  nature  shar'd. 

3  Behold!  laid  in  a  manger, 
The  Ancient  of  all  days  ; 
Upon  tins  heav'nly  Stranger 
With  awe  and  rev'rence  gaze ; 
He,  who  the  world's  foundation 

laid, 
Must  now  be  fed  and  nourish'd 
By  creatures  whom  he  made. 

4  Though  to  his  boundless  mercy 
No  limits  can  be  set, 

Yet  without  controversy 

The  mystery  is  great ; 

Angels  into  its  depths  cau't  pry, 

'Tis  great,  immense,  stupendous  ; 

Jehovah,  born  to  die ! 

40.*     T.  169. 

A- RISE,  my  spirit,  bless  the  day 
Whereon  the  ages'  Sire 


A  Child  became;  thy  homage  pay, 
Receive  him  with  desire. 
This  is  the  night  in  which  he  came, 
Was  born,  and    put  on   human 

frame, 
Us  sinners  to  deliver 
From  sin  and  death  for  ever. 

2  Welcome,  thou  Source  of  ev'ry 
O  Jesus,  King  of  glory !  [good. 
Welcome,  thrice  welcome,  Lamb 

of  God, 
To  this  world  transitory ! 
In  grateful  hymns  thy  name  I'll 

praise,  [my  days ; 

With  heart  and  voice  throughout 
For  thy  blest  incarnation 
Procured  my  salvation. 

3  Ah  Jesus !  thy  unworthy  bride 
Deserved  to  be  loathed, 

And  yet  thou  hast  her  to  thyself 
Upon  the  cross  betrothed : 
Her  portion  had  been  infamy, 
Eternal  shame  and  misery, 
Hadst  thou  not  left  thy  glory  : 
Who  can  enough  adore  thee  ! 

4  O  lovely  Infant !  thou  art  full 
Of  grace  above  all  measure ; 
Thou  art  more   precious  to  my 
Than  ev'ry  other  treasure :    [soul 
Come,  Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me. 
O  let  my  heart  thy  dwelling  be ; 
Then  I,  without  cessation, 
Shall  joy  in  thy  salvation. 

41.      T.  580. 

A.LL  glory  be  to  God  on  high! 
Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fill  the  sky 
With  praise  and  thankfulness  ; 
God,  mov'd  by  everlasting  love, 
Decreed  with  his  dear  Son  above,. 
A  sinful  world  to  save  and  bless. 

2  Stand  still,  and  see  what  God 

hath  done ; 
His  only  and  beloved  Son 
For  us  he  freely  gave; 
For  us,  and  for  the  num'rous  race 
Of  cursed  sinners  vile  and  base ! 
Yea,  ev'n  the  worst  he  came  t* 

save. 


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3  He  as   a  poor  mean   Child  was 

born, 
His  birth  no  palace  did  adorn, 
A  mang-er  was  his  bed ; 
Look,  look  upon  this  rising1  Sun, 
Till  tears  of  love  your  eyes  o'er- 

run :  [Head. 

This  lovely  babe  is  Christ   our 

42.      T.  11. 

V*  HAT  good  news  the  angels 

bring-! 
AVhat  glad  tidings  of  our  King  ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day, 
Christ,  who  takes  our  sins  away. 

2  He  who  rules  both  heav'n  and 
earth, 

Hath  in  Bethlehem  his  birth ; 
Him  shall  all  the  faithful  see, 
And  rejoice  eternally. 

3  Lift  your  hearts  and  voices  high, 
With  hosannas  fill  the  sky  : 
Glory  be  to  God  above, 

Who  is  infinite  in  love  ! 

4  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to 
men ! 

Now  with  us  our  God  is  seen  : 
Angels  join  his  name  to  praise, 
Help  to  sing  redeeming  grace. 

5  Jesus  is  the  loveliest  name ; 
This  the  angel  doth  proclaim  ; 
Sinners  poor  he  came  to  save, 
They  in  him  redemption  have. 

6  They  who  see  themselves  un- 
done, 

And  take  refuge  to  the  Son, 
They  shall  all  be  born  again, 
And  with  him  in  glory  reign. 

43.*     T.  11. 

ALL  the  world  give  praises  due! 
God  is  faithful,  God  is  true  : 
He  to  man  doth  comfort  send 
In  his  Son,  the  sinners'  Friend. 

2  What  the  fathers  wish'd  of  old, 
What  the  promises  foretold, 


What  the  seers  did  prophesy, 
Is  fulfill'd  most  gloriously. 

3  My  Salvation,  welcome  be ! 
Thou,  my  Portion,  praise  to  thee! 
Come,  and  make  thy  blest  abode 
In  my  heart,  O  Son  of  God ! 

4  Grant  thy  comforts  to  my  mind, 
Since  I'm  helpless,  poor  and  blind; 
O  may  I  in  faith  abide 

Thine,  and  never  turn  aside. 

5  Jesus,  when  in  majesty 
Thou  shalt  come  my  judge  to  be, 
Grant  in  grace  that  I  may  stand 
Justify'd  at  thy  right  hand. 

44.*      T.  22. 

JlMMANUEL,  to  thee  we  sing, 

Thou  Prince  of    life,    almighty 

King, 

That  thou,  expected  ages  past, 

Didst  come  to  visit  us  at  last. 
J 

2  Thou,  Lord,  tho' heav'n  belongs 
to  thee, 

On  earth  a  stranger  deign'st  to  be, 

Thou  clothest  all,  yet  wear'st  a 

dress  [press. 

Which  doth  the  poorest  state  ex- 

3  Thou  dost  a  mother's  nursing- 
need, 

Who  dost  the  whole  creation  feed; 
Thou,  who  control'st  the  sea  and 

wind, 
In  swaddling  clothes  art  now  con- 

fin'd. 

4  On  wither'd  grass  reclines  thy 
head, 

A  wretched  manger  is  thy  bed : 
Tho'  thou  appear'st  among  thine 

own, 
No  kindness  unto  thee  is  shown. 

5  I  thank  thee,   gracious  Lord, 
that  thou 

On  my  account  didst  stoop  so  low: 
O  that  my  words,  my  works  and 

ways 
May  all  proclaim  thy  matchless 

praise ! 


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43.*     T.  22. 

Kj  HRIST,  whom  the  virgin  Mary 

bore, 
We  all  with  humble  hearts  adore; 
O  might  all  nations,   tribes  and 

tongues, 
To  our  Immanuel  raise  their  song's . 

2  God,  who  to  all  things  being- 
gave, 

The  fallen  human  race  to  save, 
Assum'd    our    feeble    flesh    and 

blood, 
And  for  our  debt  as  Surety  stood. 

3  He  who  the  wants  of  all  sup- 
plies, 

Now  in  a  manger  helpless  lies, 
Ke,  who  the  whole  creation  feeds, 
An  earthly  mother's  nursing  needs. 

4  The  angels  at  his  birth  rejoice, 
And  sing  his  praise  with  cheerful 

voice,  [born, 

The  shepherds,  hearing  Christ  is 
To  Jesus,  our  chief  Shepherd,  turn. 

5  Thanks  to  the  Father  now  be 
giv'n,  [heav'n  1 

Who  sent  his   Son    to  us    from 
Thanks  to  the  Son  who  saves  the 

lost, 
Thanks  to  our   Guide  the  Holy 

Ghost. 

46.*      T.  22. 

1  O-DAY  we  celebrate  the  birth 
Of  Jesus    Christ,   who  came  on 

earth, 
Man  as  his  property  to  claim, 
And  fi-om  perdition  to  redeem. 

2  Awake,  my  heart !  my  soul,  re- 
joice! 

Look,  who  in  yonder  manger  lies ! 

Who  is  that  Child,  so  poor  and 

mean  ?  [tain. 

'Tis  he,  who  all  things  doth  sus- 

3  Welcome,   O  welcome,    noble 
Guest ! 

Who  sinners  not  despised  hast, 


But  cam'st  into  our  misery ; 
How  shall  we  pay  due  thanks  to 
thee  ? 

4  Immanuel,  incarnate  God, 
Prepare  my  heart  for  thy  abode  : 
O  may  I,  through  thy  aiding  grace, 
In  all  I  do,  shew  forth  thy  praise. 

47.  T.  16. 

CHRIST   the  Lord,    the  Lord 

most  glorious, 
Now  is  born  ;  O  shout  aloud  ! 
Man  by  him  is  made  victorious  ; 
Praiseyour  Saviour,  hail  your  God! 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  on  us  shi- 
neth 

Christ  the  Sun  of  righteousness ; 
He  to  us  in  love  inclineth, 
Cheers  our  souls  with  pard'ning 
grace. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  whose  saving 
splendor 

Shines  into  the  darkest  night ; 
O  what  praises  shall  we  render 
For  this  never-ceasing  light ! 

4  Praise  the  Lord,  God  our  Sal- 
vation, 

Praise  him,  who  retriev'd  our  loss; 
Sing  with  awe  and  love's  sensation: 
Hallelujah,  God  with  us  ! 

48.  T.  583. 

XI  AIL,   thou  wond'rous  infant 

stranger, 
Born,  lost  Eden  to  regain  ; 
Welcome  in  thy  humble  manger  ! 
Welcome  to  thy  creature  man  ! 
Hail  Immanuel  :]|:  thou  who  wast 

ere  time  began. 

2  Say,  ye  blest  seraphic  legions, 
What  thus  brought  your  Maker 

down  ?  [gions, 

Say,  why  did  he  leave  your  re- 
Why  forsake  his  heav'nly  throne  ? 
Notes  melodious  :|J:  tell  the  cause: 

"  Good  will  to  man." 


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3  We  this  ofTer'd  Favor  needed, 
Hence  we  join  your  theme  with  joy; 
We  by  none  will  be  exceeded, 
While  we  laud  this  mystery ; 
And  with  wonder  :||:  God  incar- 
nate glorify. 

49.  T.  22. 

31 AKER  of  all  thing's,  Lord  our 
God,  [blood, 

Now  veil'd  in   feeble   flesh   and 
To  reconcile  and  set  us  free 
From  endless  woe  and  misery ; 

2  What  heights,  what  depths  of 

love  divine 
In  thy  blest  incarnation  shine ! 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  unite  their 

lays, 
To  magnify  thy  boundless  grace. 

50.  T.  14. 

H  OS  ANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
Of  David's  ancient  line  ! 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 
Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  root  of  David  here  we  find, 
And  offspring  is  the  same  ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  ImmanuePs  name. 

3  Blest  He  that  comes  to  wretch- 
ed men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heaV'n  ! 
Hosannas,  in  the  highest  strain, 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  giv'n  I 

51.     T.  155. 

C  HEIST,  the  sov'reign  Lord  of 

all, 
Was  a  Babe  laid  in  a  manger, 
A  poor  Stranger ; 
5Midst  the  people  styl'd  his  own 
Quite  unknown  ; 
In  the  world,  which  he  created, 
Disavow'd,  despis'd  and  hated; 
Him  our  Lord  and  God  we  own. 

2  O  thou  Day-springfrom  on  high! 
When  v/e,  lost  in  deepest  wonderjBiessed  evermore ! 

B2 


Duly  ponder 

On  thy  love  in  coming  down 

From  thy  throne, 

To  save  sinners  from  damnation, 

For  thy  love  and  great  compassion. 

Thee  we  praise,  thank  and  adore. 

52.*     T.  14. 

A  WOND'ROUS  change  Christ 

with  us  makes  ; 
The  praise  is  his  alone ;       [takes, 
His    own    t'impart,    our    nature 
To  raise  us  to  his  throne. 

2  In  servant's  form,  lo!  he  ap- 
Our  freedom  to  obtain  ;  [pears. 
To  show  his  love,  our  shame  he 
And  glory  thus  we  g-ain.     [bears, 

53.      T.  14. 

BOTH  to  the  Seraph  and  the 

worm 
God's  goodness  doth  abound, 
He  calms  the  sea,  calls  forth  the 

storm, 
And  fructifies  the  ground. 

2  But  yet  his  mercy  to  man's  race 
More  richly  was  display'd ; 
He  pity'd  us  in  our  distress, 
And  therefore  flesh  was  made. 

3  That  he  as  man  might  sympa- 
With  ev'ry  grief  we  feel,       [thize 
And,  being  made  a  sacrifice, 
With  blood  our  pardon  seal. 

54.      T.  240. 

il-LL  hail,  Immanuel, 
Eternal  Word,  all  hail ! 
O  Jesus,  sinners'  friend, 
Whose  mercy  knows  no  end, 
Love  made  thee  condescend, 
With  men  to  make  abode, 
And,  veil'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
To  bring  us  nigh  to  God; 
Thy  sacred  name  we  bless, 
Jesus,  Jesus, 
Full  of  truth  and  power; 
Blessed,  blessed, 


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55.     T.  586. 

L  WILL  rejoice  in  God  my  Sa- 
viour, 
And  magnify  this  act  of  love  ; 
I'm  lost  in  wonder  at  his  favor, 
Which  him  to  leave  his    throne 

could  move, 
To  take  upon  him  human  nature, 
To  suffer  for  his  wretched  crea- 
ture, 
Dire  anguish,  keenest  pain, 
And  death-pangs  to  sustain, 
My  soul  to  gain. 

56.*      T.  58. 

O  SING,  all  ye  redeem'd  from 
Adam's  fall, 


Your  Hallelujahs  join,  both  great 

and  small ; 
Praise  ye  God  rejoicing,  for  our 

salvation 
This  Child  was  born ;  this  blest, 

divine  donation 

Is  God  with  us. 

57.*     T.  39. 

JL  O  God  cur  Immanuel,  made 

flesh  as  we  are, 
Our  Friend,  our  Redeemer,  and 

Brother  most  dear, 
Be  honor  and  glory !  Let  with  one 

accord 
All  people  say,  Amen !  Give  praise 

to  the  Lord. 


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58.*      T.  146. 

IjORD  Jesus,  when  I  trace 
Thee  as  the  great  Creator, 
With  fear  I  hide  my  face ; 
But  when  in  human  nature 
I  see  thy  deep  distress, 
And  lowliness  of  heart, 

1  freely  must  confess 
That  thou  my  Brother  art. 

2  Therefore  I'll  thee  adore 
With  deep  humiliation, 
And  own  thee  evermore 
Lord  of  the  whole  creation  ; 
But  thy  humanity, 

Thy  birth,  thy  life,  and  death, 

Unite  my  soul  to  thee, 

While  here  on  earth  I  breathe. 

59.      T.  14. 

HoW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus 
To  a  believer's  ear  !  [sounds 

It   sooths  his  sorrows,  heals  his 

wounds 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit 

whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 


'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Jesus !    the  Rock  on  which  I 
build, 

My  Shield  and  hiding-place, 
My  never-failing  treas'ry  fill'd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Saviour, 
Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring.      [end, 

5  Weak  are  the  efforts  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  1  would  thy  love  pro- 
claim 

With  ev'ry  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  thy  saving  Jesus-name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

60.      T.  14. 

J  ESUS,  I  love  thy  charming 
'Tis  music  to  mine  ear  ;  [name, 
I  gladly  would  thy  praises  sound, 
That  earth  and  heav'n  might  hear. 


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2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my 
In  thee  is  all  my  trust ;  [soul, 
Jewels  to  me  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  O  may  thy  name  still  cheer  my 
heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ! 
The   noblest   balm    for    all    its 

wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

4  I'll   speak  the  honors   of  thy 
name, 

With  my  last  lab'ring  breath ; 
When  speechless,  thou  shalt  be 

my  hope, 
My  joy  in  life  and  death. 

61.*      T.  58. 

o ACRED  name  of  Jesus, 
So  great  and  holy, 
That  all  our  tongues  can  never 
praise  thee  truly 

As  thou  deserv'st. 

2  Holy  name  of  Jesus, 
Though  men  blaspheme  thee, 

I  will  adore,  whene'er  I  hear  or 
name  thee,         With  gratitude. 

3  Precious  name  of  Jesus, 
How  sweet  and  blessed 

Art  thou  to  souls,  who,  mourning 
and  distressed,  Upon  thee  call ! 

4  Cheering  name  of  Jesus, 
Whence  comfort  floweth ; 

No    angel  like  a  contrite  sinner 
knoweth         Thy  pow'r  divine. 

5  Lovely  name  of  Jesus, 
Whoe'er  confideth 

In  thee,   obtains  a  treasure  which 
abideth,  And  never  fails. 

6  Saving  name  of  Jesus, 
In  which  salvation 

Is    preach'd    to    ev'ry    kindred, 
tongue  and  nation, 

Might  all  thee  praise ! 

7  Faithful  name  of  Jesus, 
In  thee  I've  trusted, 


And  of  thy  faithfulness  on  earth 
have  boasted, 

And  shall  in  heav'n. 

8  Blessed  name  of  Jesus, 
How  efficacious 

To  save,  to  sanctify  and  to  pre- 
serve us  !  Thee  we  adore, 

9  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Name  so  revered 

By  all  believers  ;  they  can  ne'er  be 
wearied  In  praising  thee. 

10  Name  for  ever  sacred, 
For  ever  precious  ; 

Let  all  within  us  echo  Jesus,  Jesus ! 
For  evermore. 

62.      T.  119. 

JESUS'name,  :|J: 
Source  of  life  and  happiness  ; 
In  this  name  true  consolation 
Mourning  sinners  may  possess  ; 
Here  is  found  complete  salvation: 
Blessed  Jesus,  we  thy  name  will 
All  our  days.  :j|:  [praise 

2  God  with  us,  :||: 
God  appears  in  human  frame ; 
In  his  name  rejoice  with  gladness, 
Since  to  save  lost  man  he  came ; 
None  need  sink  in  hopeless  sad- 
ness, 
For  Immanuel  is  now  with  us, 
God  with  us.  :||: 

63.      T.  11. 

J  ESUS  is  our  highest  good, 
He  hath  sav'd  us  by  his  blood; 
May  we  love  him  evermore, 
And  his  saving  name  adore. 

2  Jesus,  when  stern  justice  said, 
"  Man  his  life  hath  forfeited, 

"  Vengeance  follows  by  decree," 
Cry'd,  "  Inflict  it  all  on  me." 

3  Jesus  gives  us  life  and  peace, 
Faith,  and  love,  and  holiness  ; 
Ev'ry  blessing,  great  or  small, 
Jesus  for  us  purchas'd  all. 


20     Of  the  Name  of  Jesus,  and  his  Walk  on  Earth. 


4  Jesus  therefore  let  us  own, 
Jesus  we'll  exalt  alone, 
Jesus  hath  our  sins  forgiv'n, 
Jesus'  blood  procur'd  us  heav'n. 

64.      T.  14. 

JjlY  God  a  man  !  a  man  indeed, 
An  infant  truly  poor ; 
Born,  for  a  sinful  race  to  bleed, 
Salvation  to  procure. 

2  Who  can  describe  the  loveliness 
Which  was,  blest  Child,  in  thee  ? 
Thy  whole  deportment  heav'nly 
And  true  humility.  [grace, 

3  According  to  th'  appointed  plan 
My  infant  Saviour  grew, 

In  favor  both  with  God  and  man, 
In  years  and  stature  too. 

A  My  Saviour  learned  Joseph's 

trade, 
Was  call'd  a  carpenter, {Mark  6. 3) 
And  therefore,  that  he  earn'd  his 
We  justly  may  infer.  [bread, 

5  Often  oppress'd  with  human 
He  to. his  Father  sighs,  [care, 
Or  spends   the   night  in   fervent 

pray'r, 
And  offers  tears  and  cries. 

6  Again,  as  Teacher  of  Mankind 
I  see  my  humble  Lord  : 

How  cheerfully  was  he  inclin'd 
To  preach  the  saving  word! 

7  To  comfort  men  was  Ins  delight, 
To  help  them  in  distress  ; 

He  ready  was,  by  day  and  night, 
To  pardon,  heal  and  bless. 

8  Oft  he  was  hungry,  spent  and 
In  his  own  world  a  guest,       [sad, 
And  of  his  own  no  place  he  had, 
His  weary  head  to  rest. 

9  Ah,  might  my  heart  a  mirror  be, 
Reflecting  Jesus'  grace, 

That  all,  who  my  behaviour  see, 
May  some  resemblance  trace. 


10  Grant  me  that  meek  and  lowly 

mind, 
Thou  hast  on  earth  display'd, 
Which  in  thy  holy  life  1  find, 
My  Pattern,  Lord  and  Head. 

65.      T.  11. 

See,  my  soul,  God  ever  blest 
In  the  flesh  made  manifest ! 
Human  nature  he  assumes, 
He,  to  ransom  sinners,  comes. 

2  He  fulfill'd  all  righteousness, 
Standing  in  the  sinner's  place  ; 
From  the  manger  to  the  cross, 
All  he  did,  he  did  for  us  : 

3  All  our  woes  he  did  retrieve, 
He  expir'd,  that  we  might  live ; 
Bv  his  stripes  our   wounds   are 

heal'd, 
By  his  blood  our  pardon's  seal'd. 

4  Lord,  conform  us  to  thy  death, 
Raise  us  to  new  life  by  faith, 
Through  thy  resurrection's  pow'r, 
May  we  praise  thee  evermore. 

5  Circumcise  our  sinful  hearts  ; 
Purify  our  inward  parts ; 
Lord,  destroy  the  carnal  mind, 
That  in  thee  we  peace  may  find. 

6  In  thy  righteousness  array'd 
Let  us  triumph  and  be  glad ; 
Let  us  walk  with  thee  in  white, 
Let  us  see  thy  face  in  light. 

66.*      T.  14. 

A  MMANUEL's  meritorious  tears 

Assuage  our  ev'ry  pain, 

His    bitter    suff'rings,   cries  and 

pray'rs, 
Our  fav'rite  theme  remain. 

2  When  Jesus'  suffering  life  wfe 
In  ev'ry  scene  we  find,         [trace, 
That  he  a  man  of  sorrows  was, 
Though  of  unspotted  mind. 

3  All  they  who  weeping  now  go 
forth, 

And  bear  the  precious  seed, 


Of  the  Name  of  Jesus,  and  his  Walk  on  Earth.     21 

2  Thy  suflf'ring  life  I  cannot  trace, 
Or  read  thy  sacred  word,  [ness 
But  I'm  o'ercome  with  thankful- 
To  thee,  my  gracious  Lord. 

3  What  am  I,  Lord,  that  thou  so 
much 

Should'st  love  and  value  me  ? 
Vile  dust  I  am,  yet  thou  for  such 
Didst  bear  thy  misery. 

68.  T.  22, 

JjjLY  dear  Redeemer,   God  and 
Lord, 

1  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Set  forth  in  living-  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such 
thy  zeal,  [will, 

Such  def'rence  to  thy  Father's 
Such  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

1  would  transcribe  and  make  them 
mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  mid- 
night air 

Witness'dthe  fervor  of  thypray'r; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  vict'ry  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  let  me  bear 
More  likeness  of  thine  image  here ; 
And  at  thy  right  hand  me  confess, 
Arrayed  in  thy  righteousness. 

69.  T.  58. 

JuAMB  of  God,  my  Saviour, 
O  set  before  me 

Thy  matchless  love,  and  by  thy 
grace  procure  me 

A  mind  like  thine. 

2  Thy  humiliation 
How  meritorious  ! 
Thy  birth  in  poverty,  and  life  la- 
borious,       Teach  me  to  stoop . 

3  Thy  flight  into  Egypt, 
Amidst  great  danger, 
Teach  me  to  be  a  pilgrim  here  and 

stranger,  Where'er  I  am. 


May  in  our   Saviour's   walk   on 

earth 
Pattern  and  comfort  read. 

4  Among  the  evils  of  the  fall, 
Which  soul  and  body  grieve, 
This  the  most  dreadful  is  of  all, 
That  sin  to  us  doth  cleave. 

5  Whene'er  the  Holy  Ghost  dis- 
To  our  benighted  hearts,  [plays 
That  we  are  wretched,  vile  and 
And  light  to  us  imparts,      [base, 

6  How   do  we   blush  with   con- 
scious shame, 

While  tears  of  anguish  flow  ! 
And    did    we    not  the  suff'ring 

Lamb, 
The  Friend  of  sinners  know ; 

7  A  contrite  heart  would  never 
cease 

To  weep  most  bitter  tears  ; 
But  faith  in  Jesus'  saving  grace 
The  mourning  sinner  cheers . 

8  When  we  have  that  great  bliss 
attain'd 

To  find,  that  in  all  need  [Friend, 
Christ  is  our  Counsellor  and 
Then  we  are  help'd  indeed. 

9  O  'tis  the  greatest  happiness, 
When  of  his  peace  divine 
We  have  a  feeling,  and  he  says, 
"  Fear  not,  for  thou  art  mine." 

10  Our  thankful  tears  then  testify 
That  Jesus  wept  for  us, 
And  we,  possessing  heav'nly  joy, 
For  him  count  all  things  loss. 

11  Yet  tears  of  grief  at  times  be- 
dew 

Our  cheeks,  while  here  we  stay  ; 
When  we  in  heav'n  his  face  shall 
He'll  wipe  all  tears  away,     [view, 

67.     T.  14. 

O  MY  dear  Saviour,  when  thy 
Thy  toils  for  me,  I  read,  [cares, 
My  eyes  run  o'er  with  grateful 
And  I  bow  down  my  head,  [tears, 


22      Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 


4  Thy  unspotted  childhood, 
And  meek  behaviour, 
Teach  me  to  be  a  little  child  for 
ever  Before  thy  face. 

5-  Thy  unfeign'd  obedience 
And  true  subjection 
Unto   thy  parents,  form  to  like 
affection      My  stubborn  heart. 

6  Thy  forty  days  fasting", 
Thy  self-denial,. 

Thy  being-  sorely  try'd,  in  ev'ry 
trial  Deliver  me. 

70.      T.  580. 

Jl  HE  wise  men  from  the  East 

adorM 
The  infant  Jesus  as  their  Lord, 
Brought  gifts  to  him  their  King : 
Jesus,  grant  us  thy  light,  that  we 
The  way  may  find,  and  unto  thee 
Our  hearts,  our  all,  a  tribute 
bring. 

2  May  Jesus  Christ,  the  spotless 

Lamb, 
Who  to  the  temple  humbly  came 
The  legal  rights  to  pay, 
Subdue  our  proud  and  stubborn 

will, 
That  we  his  precepts  may  fulfil, 
Whate'er  rebellious  nature  say. 


T.  14. 


o 


SOX   of  God  and  man,  re- 
ceive 
This  humble  work  of  mine ; 
Worth  to  my  meanest  labor  give, 
By  blessing  it  with  thine. 

2  Servant  of  all,  to  toil  for  man 
Thou  would'st  not,  Lord,  refuse: 
Thy  Majesty  did  not  disdain 

To  be  employ'd  for  us. 

3  In  all  L  think,  or  speak,  or  do, 
Let  me  shew  forth  thy  praise ; 
Thy  bright  example  still  pursue 
Through  all  my  future  days. 

4  By  faith  thro'  outward  cares  I 
From  all  distraction  free ;        [go, 
My  hands  alone  engag'd  below,. 
My  spirit  still  with  thee. 

5  When  thou,  my  Saviour,  shall 
Then  gladly  may  I  cry,  [appear, 
"  The  work  thou  gavest  me  while 


Is  done — to  thee  I  fh 


[here, 


72*      T.  22. 

31  AY  all  those  blessings  on  ub 

flow, 
And  hi  our  lives  their  virtue  show, 
Which,  from  the  manger  to  th« 

cross, 
Thou,  Lord,  hast  merited  for  us. 


V.  Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  his 
Resting  in  the  Grave. 


73.     T.  114. 

VV  HAT  human  mind  can  trace 

the  condescension 
Of  our  almighty  Maker's  love  to 

man  ? 
No  angel  can  the  hidden  mys'try 

scan; 
Redeeming  love,    thou  art  past 

comprehension  ; 


Yet  by  the  Spirit's  teaching  we 

can  prove,  [love. 

From  Jesus'  agony,  that  God  is 

2  Pursue,  my  soul,  the  sacred 
meditation,  [God ; 

And  view  the  agonizing  Lamb  of 

See  him  oppressed  with  the  pon- 
d'rous  load  [salvation: 

Of  all  thy  sins,  to  purchase  thy 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Graye. 


38 


He  riseth  -with  a  heart-affecting- 

look,  [dron's  brook. 

And  with  his  foll'wers  passeth  Ce- 

3  My  spirit  now  with  solemn, 
deep  devotion, 

Doth  follow  Jesus  to  Gethsemane; 
There  he,  on  my  account,  doth 

weep  and  pray, 
O'ercome  with  horror  at  the  bitter 
potion:  [sign'd. 

Yet  to  his  Father's  will  he  is  re- 
Grant  me,  dear  Jesus,  thy  obe- 
dient mind. 

4  1  see  my  Saviour  kneeling", 
groaning,  weeping, 

He  prostrates  on  the  ground  and 

prays  for  me,  [agony  ; 

Yea,  trembling  wrestleth  in  an 
And  while  his  sad  disciples  all 

are  sleeping, 
His  soul  in  grief,  his  eyes  in  tears 

are  drown'd, 
His  sweat  as  drops  of  blood  falls 

to  the  ground. 

5  By  all  thy  grief,  thy  tears  and 
supplication, 

Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  bitter 
agony ;  [dently : 

O  grant  that  I  may  love  thee  ar- 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  life  and 
consolation ! 

Whene'er  temptation  would  my 
soul  beset,  [vet. 

I'll  pray  to  thee,  and  think  of  Oli- 

W.     T.  580. 

BEHOLD  !  how  in  Gethsemane 
Th'  incarnate  God  doth  sweat  for 

thee 
Till  drops  of  blood  fall  down  ; 
Tor  thee  the  Lord  lies  prostrate 

there,  [pray'r, 

Hear  his  thrice-utter'd  mournful 
Mark  ev'ry   dol'rous    sigh    and 

groan. 

2  I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze ; 
Here  I'll  abide  and  melt  and  gaze, 
'Tis  God's  beloved  Sen  ! 


How  heavy  is  the  weight  he  bears  \ 
His  soul  is  fill'd  with  grief  and 

fears, 
Lo !  now  the  bitter  cup  comes  on. 

3  Lord,  dost  thou  suffer  thus  for 

me? 
Dost  thou  endure  such  misery, 
To  give  me  life  and  peace  ? 
Then  will  I  bear  this  on  my  heart, 
"  My  all  is  purchas'd  with  thy 

smart, 
Thy  sweat  and  blood  sign  my  re- 
lease." 

75.     T.  96. 

O  FTEN I  call  to  mind  the  place 
Gethsemane,  to  which  the  Lamb, 
Who  lov'd  to  be  in  loneliness, 
With  his  disciples  often  came, 
Where,   out  of  boundless  love  to 
He  wrestled  in  an  agony.        [me, 

2  There,  overwhelm'd  with  grief, 
he  said : 

"  My  soul  is  sorrowful  to  death;" 
And  suff'ring  freely  in  my  stead, 
He  drank  the  bitter  cup  of  wrath; 
Now  on  his  knees,  then  on  his  face, 
He  weeps,  and  sweats,  and  bleeds, 
and  prays. 

3  So  lov'd  me  the  eternal  God, 
That  he  became  the  Son  of  man, 
And  took  my  sin's  prodigious  load. 
My  soul,  admire  his  gracious  plan! 
Thy  stripes,  thy  guilt  and  curse 

he  bore ; 
Believe  and  thankfully  adore. 

76.*      T.  99. 

MOST  aAvful  sight!  my  heart 

doth  break, 
Oh !  it  can  ne'er  my  mind  forsake, 
How  thou  for  me  hast  wept  and 

prayed : 
Might  I  for  thy  soul's  agony, 
When  wrestling  with  death  bit- 
terly, 
Lord,  as,  thy  trophy  be  displayed! 


24t      Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 
77.*     T.  36. 


tx  OD,  in  a  garden,  suffers  in  our 
nature! 

He  faints,  who  cheers  and  com- 
forts ev'ry  creature;     [yonder: 

An  angel  strengthens  his  Creator 
Adore  and  wonder. 

78*     T.  54. 

\y  OME,  congregation,  come  and 

see 
Thy  Saviour  in  Gethsemane; 
Here  is  a  scene  which  with  amaze 
Must  strike  thee;  here  astonish' d 
Thy  Maker  prays .  [gaze : 

79*     T.   185. 

-M-Y    Redeemer,    overwhelm'd 

with  anguish, 
Went  to  Olivet  for  me; 
There  he  kneels,  his  heart  doth 

heave  and  languish 
In  a  bitter  agony ; 
Fear  and  horror  seize  his  soul  and 

senses,  [commences : 

For  the  hour  of  darkness  now 
Ah,  how  doth  he  weep  and  groan, 
For  rebellious  man  t'  atone! 

2  How  is  Jesus'  sacred  soul  op- 
pressed 

With  our  sin's  prodigious  load ! 
Tho'   an  angel  comforts  the  dis- 

tressed, 
Weak  and  fainting  Lamb  of  God! 
Yet  what  trembling  seizeth  him 

all  over !  [visage  cover, 

Tears  arid  sweat  and  blood  his 
And  in  drops  fall  on  the  ground, 
While  his  heart  in  grief  is  drown'd. 

3  Jeers  and  stripes  and  mock'ries 
he  endured, 

Meek  and  patient,  in  our  stead; 

How  are  Jesus'  gracious  eyes  ob- 
scured : 

View  his  wounded  back  and  head ; 

He,  whom  whips  and  thorns  have 
lacerated,  [created : 

Is  the  Lord,  who  all  tilings  hath 


Ah,  his  pungent  grief  and  smart, 
Melt  and  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

4  See  him  bear  his  cross,  in  deep 
affliction, 

On  his  sore  and  wounded  back, 
Led  to  Calvary  for  crucifixion, 
Where  his  limbs  they  stretch  and 

rack; 
As  a   Lamb   he's   led  unto   the 

slaughter,  [water : 

And  his  soul  is  poured  out  like 
Vinegar  and  gall  he  tastes, 
While  his  suff'ring  body  wastes. 

5  Now  behold  him  weeping,  bleed- 
ing, crying, 

'Midst  two  thieves  upon  the  cross; 
Lo,  he  bows  his  sacred  head ;  and 

dying, 
Life  eternal  gains  for  us. 
Lord,  afford  us   all  thy   Spirit's 

unction,  [punction  : 

To  consider  this  with  heart's  corn- 
Might  our  words  and  actions  prove 
That  we  know  thy  dying  love. 

6  Our  enraptured  hearts  shall 
ne'er  be  weary 

On  our  dying  Lord  to  gaze ; 

At  his  cross,  in  faith,  we  wish  to 
tarry, 

There  shall  be  our  hiding-place. 

May  his  dying  look  remain  en- 
graven 

On  our  hearts :  for  pardon,  life 
and  heaven 

Our  Redeemer  then  procur'd, 

When  he  death  for  us  endiu'd. 


7  Therefore   all   his 


and 


our 


agony 

passion, 
And  his  sin-atoning  death, 
Shall  remain,  through  grace, 

faith's  foundation, 
While  we  draw  our  vital  breath : 
Thus  shall  neither  honor,  wealth 

nor  pleasures, 
Rob    our    souls    of  everlasting 

treasures ; 
Jesus,  both  by  day  and  night, 
Shall  remain  our  sole  delight. 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


25 


8  Could  we  tune  our  hearts  and 
voices  higher 

Than  man's  most  exalted  lays, 
Yet,  till  j  oin'd  to  the  celestial  choir, 
Cold  would  prove  our  warmest 

praise. 
Jesus'  love  exceeds   all  compre- 
hension, [dare  mentis ; 
But  our  love  to  him  we  scarce 
We  may  weep  beneath  his  cross, 
But  he  wept  and  bled  for  us. 

9  O  delightful  theme  past  all  ex- 
pression : 

"  Thy  Redeemer  dy'd  for  thee!" 
Ah,   this    prompts    my    deepest 

adoration, 
When  I  hear,  "He  dy'd  for  me." 
Might  my   thoughts,  my  words 

and  whole  behaviour, 
Prove  that  I  believe  in  Christ  my 

Saviour; 
Yea,  my  love  to  Jesus  show 
His  to  me,  in  all  I  do. 

10  Lamb  of  God!  thou  shalt  re- 
main for  ever 

Of  our  songs  the  only  theme; 
For  thy  boundless  love,  thy  grace 

and  favor, 
We  will  praise  tlry  saving'  name : 
That  for  our  transgressions  thou 

wast  wounded,  [sounded, 

Shall  by  us  in  nobler  strains  be 
When  we,  perfected  in  love, 
Once  shall  join  the  church  above. 

80.*      T.  151. 

J.  HOU  Source  of  my  salvation, 
Thou  Conqu'ror  of  my  death, 
Who  didst,   as  my  oblation, 
In  torments  yield  thy  breath; 
Who  bar'st  the  dreadful  sentence 
Due  to  our  cursed  race, 
To  screen  my  soul  from  vengeance; 
Accept  my  "thanks  and  praise. 

2  111  go  with  thee,  my  Saviour, 
Up  to  mount  Calvary  • 
And  view  with  spirit's  fervor 
All  thou  hast  done  for  me. 


Thus,  with  intense  devotion, 
I  follow  thee  each  step, 
While  tender  love's  emotion 
Makes  heart  and  eyes  to  weep. 

3  I  see  my  Saviour  languish 
In  sad  Gethsemane, 

Till  through  his  pores,  in  anguish, 
The  blood  ev'n  fore'd  its  way ; 
The  load  which  him  oppresses, 
I,  I,  deserv'd  to  feel ; 
The  bloody  sweat  of  Jesus 
Doth  soul  and  body  heal. 

4  My  Saviour  was  betrayed, 
Reproach  and  sufferings  met; 
My  sins  the  Lord  conveyed 
'Fore  Pilate's  judgment  seat; 
These,  these  did  him  deliver 
Into  the  foe's  dire  hand; 

I  should  have  felt  for  ever 
The  pangs  my  God  sustain'd. 

5  Behold  the  man !  he's  bearing 
Our  curse,  meek  as  a  Lamb ! 
And  now,  behold  them  rearing 
Him  on  the  cross's  stem ! 
There  to  complete  his  passion, 
His  sorrows,  pain  and  woe, 

His  blood  for  our  salvation 
In  copious  streams  doth  flow. 

6  Thou  for  thy  foes  intreatest ; 
Lord  Jesus,  who  was  I ! 

Thy  friends  thou  not  forgettest ; 
Turn,  Lord,  to  me  thine  eye ! 
Thy  mouth  now  grace  declareth 
To  the  repenting  thief; 
My  guilty  soul  this  cheereth, 
Of  shiners  I  am  chief. 

7  Thou  anxiouslv  complainest, 
"  My  God  forsaketh  me!" 

"  I  thirst!"  thou  then  exclaimest, 
Yet  none  refresheth  thee. 
Thy  passion  being  ended, 
j  Thou  cry 'st,  "  Tis  finished ! 
i  "  Mv  spirit  be  commended 
|  "  To  God!"— 'Twas  finished. 

{  8  My  heart  with  love  is  glowing, 
j  I  see  my  Saviour  die; 
His  head  I  see  him  bowing, 
I  This  brought  me  endless  joy' 


26       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ. 

He  gave  his  soul  an  off 'ring 
For  sin,  that  I  might  live ; 
Pie  sav'd  me  by  his  suff'ring, 
To  him  myself  I  give. 


9  Thou  God  of  my  salvation, 
In  whom  I  trust  by  faith, 

Who  hast,  for  my  transgression, 
Lain  in  the  dust  of  death; 
I  place  upon  thy  merit, 
While  here,  my  confidence; 
And  will  commend  my  spirit 
To  thee,  when  I  go  hence. 

10  Lord,  grant  me  thy  salvation 
And  peace  divine,  I  pray, 
While  here  'midst  tribulation 

On  earth  below  I  stay; 
Till  I  shall  stand  before  thee, 
And  for  redeeming  grace, 
With  all  the  saints  in  glory, 
My  Hallelujah  raise. 

81.*      T.  591. 

\\  ITH  painful  penance-thoughts 

distressed, 
In  spirit  I  my  Saviour  view; 

1  see  him  mourning  and  oppressed, 
While  floods  of  tears  his  cheeks 

bedew :  [ness, 

To  change  my  sorrow  into  glad- 
His  sweat  was  mix'd  with  blood; 

and  he, 
Fill'd  with  unutterable  sadness, 
Trembled  and  agoniz'd  for  me. 

2  O'erwhelm'd    with    grief   and 
rack'd  with  torment, 

He's  pain'd  in  ev'ry  weary  limb; 
They  who  should  watch  with  him, 

lie  dormant, 
An  angel  comes  to  comfort  him : 

0  how  heart-piercingly  he  prayed, 
When  he  his  Father  did  accost, 
To  have  the  bitter  cup  delayed : 
Here  is  my  soul  in  wonder  lost! 

3  I  see  his  countenance  defiled, 
His  forehead  spit  on  I  behold ; 

1  see  him  laugh'd  at  and  reviled, 
Sharp-pointed  thorns  his  head  in- 
fold: 


Thus  to  the  multitude  displayed, 
His  back  with  scourges  raw  and 

torn, 
A  reed  he  beareth,  is  arrayed 
In  purple,  andthenhail'd  in  scorn. 

4  Breathless    and   almost   suffo- 
cated, [weight, 

He  bears  the  cross's    pond'rous 
Already  feels  what  him  awaited, 
The   dismal   scenes   of   torment 

great. 
I  see  him  now  in  sore  affliction 
Ascend  the  brow  of  Calvary; 
'Tis  here  I  view  his  crucifixion, 
Thereby  it  was  he  saved  me. 

5  I  see  his  hands  and  feet  extended 
Upon  the  cross  in  keenest  smart; 
I  see  him  as  his  life  he  ended, 

I  see  the  spear  transfix  his  heart : 
Thus  closed  he  his  bitter  passion. 
Expiring  onth'  accursed  tree, 
Then  horror  seiz'd  the  whole  crea- 
tion, [me. 
But  streams  of  grace  came  over 

6  The  thought  of  blood  and  water 
bursting 

From  God,  my  rock,  o'ercomes 

my  heart; 
I  for  that  living  flood  am  thirsting, 
O  may  it  stream   through   ev'ry 

part! 
Lord,  for  thy  love,  with  adoration, 
I'll  thank  and  laud  thee  all  my 

days ; 
Long  as  I  live,  shall  each  pulsation, 
And    ev'ry   breath    declare    thy 

praise. 

7  This  awful,  blessed  meditation 
Oft  fills  my  soul  with  conscious 

shame, 
Since  Jesus  dy'd  for  my  salvation, 
Who  to  his  mercy  had  no  claim  : 
How  poor  I  am,  how  void  of  glory, 
Thou,   Lord,   know'st  best;   but 

yet  when  I, 
With  all  my  ailments  come  before 

thee, 
My  suit  is  granted  presently. 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


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8  Thou,  Jesus,  art  my  God  and 

Saviour, 
Thee  will  I  serve  with  all  my  pow'r, 
On  thee  I'll  meditate  for  ever, 
And  for  thy  goodness  thee  adore: 
Thy  dying  love  hath  captivated 
My  heart,  and  now  my  chief  de- 
light, 
Until  to  heav'n  I  am  translated, 
Is  to  enjoy  thee  day  and  night. 

82.  T.  167. 

ijrREAT  High-priest,  we   view 

thee  stooping, 
With  our  names  upon  thy  breast, 
In  the  garden,  groaning,  drooping, 
To  the  ground  with  horrors  prest. 
Angels  saw,   struck  with  amaze- 
ment, 
Their  Creator  suffer  thus ; 
We  are  fill' d  with  deep  abasement, 
Since  we  know  'twas  done  for  us. 

2  On  the  cross  thy  body  broken 
Cancels  ev'ry  legal  charge; 
Pleading  this  authentic  token, 
Guilty  souls  are  set  at  large; 
All  is  finis  h'd,  truth  hath  said  it, 
Doubt  no  more,  believe  your  Lord; 
To  frail  reason  give  no  credit, 
You  have  his  unerring  word. 

3  Lord,  we  fain  would  trust  thee 
solely, 

'Twas  for  us  thy  blood  was  spilt; 
SmT'ring  Saviour,  take  us  wholly, 
Take  and  form  us  as  thou  wilt ; 
Thou   hast  borne    the  dreadful 

sentence 
Pass'd  on  man's  devoted  race : 
Grant  us  faith  and  true  repentance, 
They're  thy  gifts,  thou  God  of 

grace. 

83.  T.  243. 

CirO,  follow  the  Saviour, 
Consider  his  travail, 
Adore  him  for  ever, 
Ye  sinners,  and  marvel; 
It  is  for  you — he  suffers  bo. 


2  With  tears  interceding 
Your  load  he  sustaineth, 
And  sweating  and  bleeding 
Your  pardon  he  gaineth; 

All  who  believe — he'll  freely  save. 

3  He's  mock'd  and  defamed, 
'Midst  scourging  and  torture; 
By  sinners  is  blamed, 

And  led  to  the  slaughter : 
While  thorns  disgrace — his  royal 
face. 

4  Behold,  the  Lord  Jesus, 
For  you  he  is  wounded, 
He  bleeds  to  release  us ; 
His  love  is  unbounded! 

For  evermore — his  name  adore. 

5  When  to  the  cross  nailed 
He  hung  on  the  mountain, 
That  we  might  be  healed; 
Blood,  as  from  a  fountain, 
Flow'd  from  his  wounds. — There 

health  abounds. 

6  Our  meek  sufF'ring  Saviour 
Pray'd  for  his  oppressors, 
And  gained  God's  favor, 
For  us  vile  transgressors; 

He  thus  displa}rs — his  boundless 
grace. 

7  When  he  had  prevailed, 
And  all  was  accomplish'd, 
By  prophets  revealed; 

He  cried:  "  It  is  finish'd !" 
Then  bow'd  his  head — and  join'd 
the  dead. 

8  Accept  for  thy  passion, 
Most  merciful  Saviour, 
Our  deep  adoration : 
Remain  thou  for  ever 

Our  highest  good, — O  Lamb  of 
God! 

84.*      T.  243. 

-DLOOD  worthy  of  praises! 

Come  streaming  from  Jesus 

O'er  us,  and  all  classes 

Of  sinners,  and  bless  us; 

We  humbly  flee, — and  call  on  thee. 


>8       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 


2  la  Olivet's  garden, 
Before  the  Jews  bound  him, 
Most  heavily  laden 

I  kneeling"  have  found  him, 
Blood-sweat  around — bedews  the 
ground. 

3  Thy  blood-sweat,  dear  Saviour, 
Rain  on  me  like  water; 

For  all  the  world  over 
Nought  can  bless  me  better : 

0  precious  flood! — O  holy  blood! 

4  So  sore  was  he  smitten, 
So  cruelly  used, 

With  scourges  so  beaten, 

All  over  so  bruised: 

That  in  amaze — on  him  I  gaze. 

5  Thy  blood-streams  and  bruises, 
Thy  agonies,  Saviour ! 

Thy  wounds-healing  juices 
Have  sav'd  us  for  ever 
From  tears  and  cries — from  grief 
and  sighs. 

6  His  cross  see  your  Saviour 
Compelled  to  carry, 

With  patient  behaviour, 

Submitting,  till  weary, 

And  sore  opprest — He  sinks  at  last. 

7  Just  ready  for  slaughter, 
The  nail-holes  they  bored, 
While  exquisifll  torture 
He  lamb-like  endured; 

Dumb  didhebear — the  pain  severe. 

8  The  Lamb  yonder  nailed 
Gain'd  for  us  salvation, 
Our  pardon  is  sealed 

By  his  bitter  passion : 
A  healing  stream — flows  down 
from  him. 

9  O  dear  bleeding  Saviour! 

1  long  to  embrace  thee, 
While  thousand  drops  cover, 
Hang  on  thee  and  grace  thee; 
And  catch  the  juice — thy  wounds 

diffuse. 

10  For  all  thy  wounds  painful, 
Which  glad  I  remember, 


1  hourly  am  thankful, 

And  praise  their  whole  number; 
-Me,  dearest  Lamb! — thou  sav'st 
by  them. 

83.*      T.  151. 

O   HEAD  so  full  of  bruises, 
So  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 
'Midst  other  sore  abuses 
Mock'd  with  a  crown  of  thorn! 

0  head  ere  now  surrounded 
With  brig-litest  majesty, 

In  death  now  bow'd  and  wounded! 
Saluted  be  by  me! 

2  Thou  countenance  transcendent, 
Thou  life-creating  Sun 

To  worlds  on  thee  dependent; 
Now  bruis'd  and  spit  upon ! 
How  art  thou  grown  so  sallow! 
How  are  those  gracious  eyes, 
Whose  radiance  knew  no  fellow, 
Clouded  in  cruel  wise! 

3  Thy  cheeks,    through    heavy 
dolor, 

Are  marred,  falPn,  andwan; 
Thy  lips,  depriv'd  of  color, 
Spoke  heav'nly  truth  to  man; 
Thy  body,  ah !  how  wasted, 
Death's  horror  did  reduce 
Thy  strength,  and  quite  exhausted 
Each  drop  of  vital  juice. 

4  O  Lord,  what  thee  tormented, 
Was  my  sin's  heavy  load! 

1  had  the  debt  augmented 
Which  thou  didst  pay  in  blood: 
Here  am  I,  blushing  sinner, 

On  whom  wrath  ought  to  light ; 

0  thou,  my  health's  beg-inner ! 
Let  thy  grace  cheer  my  sight. 

5  Own  me,  Lord,  my  Preserver, 
My  Shepherd,  me  receive; 

1  know  thy  love's  strong  fervor 
By  all  thy  pain  and  grief. 
Thou  richly  hast  supplied 

My  soul  with  heav'nly  food, 
For  which  I've  often  sighed, 
Thy  holy  flesh  and  blood. 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


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6  I'll  here  with  thee  continue, 
(Though  poor,  despise  me  not) 
I'm  one  of  thy  retinue: 

As  were  I  on  the  spot, 
When,  earning  my  election, 
Thy  heart-string's  broke  in  death; 
With  shame  and  love's  affection 
I'll  watch  thy  latest  breath. 

7  O  what  a  consolation 
Doth  in  my  heart  take  place, 
When  I  thy  toil  and  passion 
Can  in  some  measure  trace; 

Ah!  should  I,  while  thus  musing 
On  my  Redeemer's  cross, 
Ev'n  life  itself  be  losing, 
Great  gain  would  be  that  loss. 

8  I  give  thee  thanks  unfeigned, 
O  Jesus  !  Friend  in  need! 

For  what  thy  soul  sustained 
When  thou  for  me  didst  bleed  : 
Grant  me  to  lean  unshaken 
Upon  thy  faithfulness, 
Until  from  hence  I'm  taken 
To  see  thee  face  to  face. 

9  Lord,  at  my  dissolution 
Do  not  from  me  depart, 
Support,  at  the  conclusion 
Of  life,  my  fainting  heart ; 
And  when  I  pine  and  languish, 
Seiz'd  with  death's  agony, 

0  by  thy  pain  and  anguish 
Set  me  at  liberty. 

10  Lord,  grant  me  thy  protection, 
Remind  me  of  thy  death 

And  glorious  resurrection, 
When  I  resign  my  breath : 
Ah  then,  though  I  be  dying, 
'Midst  sickness,  grief  and  pain, 

1  shall  (on  thee  relying) 
Eternal  life  obtain. 

86.*      T.  36. 

JL/EAR  Jesus !  wherein  art  thou 

to  be  blamed, 
Why  is   death's  sentence  against 

thee  proclaimed? 
What  is  thy  crime  ?  of  what  art 
thou  accused, 

While  thus  abused? 
C 


2  I  see  thee  scourg'd,  plung'd  in 
a  sea  of  sorrows, 

Beat  in  the  face,  thy  backplough'd 

with  deep  furrows, 
Thy  temples  erown'd  with  thorns, 

in  mock'ry  hailed, 

To  the  cross  nailed, 

3  Why  was  thy  soul  with  hellish 
pain  surrounded? 

Alas,  my  sins  have  thee,  my  Sa- 
viour, wounded! 

I  should  have  waded  thro'  this 
sea  of  anguish, 

Which  made  thee  languish. 

4  There  is  no  good  at  all  in  my 
whole  nature, 

Sin  hath  diffus'dits  shame  through 
ev'ry  feature; 

I  had  deserv'd  eternal  consterna- 
tion, And  condemnation. 

5  How  highly  wonderful  is  this 
proceeding ! 

The  Shepherd  for  his  wand'ring 

sheep  is  bleeding; 
The  Master  pays   for    servants* 

misbehaviour, 

That  loving  Saviour! 

6  O  boundless  love!  O  love  be- 
yond expression, 

Constraining  thee  to  choose  such 
bitter  passion"! 

I  lived  in  the  world's  and  sin's  en- 
joyment, 

Thou  barest  torment. 

7  O  greatest  King!  whose  power 
is  unbounded, 

How  can  thy  mercy  be  aright  ex- 
pounded? 

Mysterious  depth!  th'  incarnate 
God  is  sighing, 

For  sinners  dying. 

8  Thy  dying  love  all  other  love 
doth  swallow, 

My  mind  to  trace  its  limits  is  too 

shallow ; 
For    such    compassion,   and   for 

love  so  tender, 

What  shall  I  render  ? 
2 


>Q       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 


9  One  thing-  I'll  gladly  do  to  give 
thee  pleasure, 

No  more  to  sin  I'll  yield  in  any 

measure : 
Lest  it  again  seduce  my  mind  and 

senses  To  old  offences. 

10  But  as  my  strength  is  far  too 
weak  and  feeble  [evil : 

To  crucify  my   flesh  and  innate 
Lord,   let  thy  Spirit  graciously 
direct  me, 

From  sin  protect  me. 

11  Unto  thy   praise  my  all  I'll 
gladly  venture, 

Upon  thy  shame  and  cross  I'll 

freely  enter; 
Nor  pain,  nor  death,  shall  change 

my  resolution, 

Nor  persecution. 

12  Do  not  despise,  I  pray,   my 
weak  endeavour 

To  praise  and  love  and  serve  thee, 

dearest  Saviour  ! 
Take  soul  and  body,  Lord,  as  an 

oblation      For  all  thy  passion. 

13  When  thou  shalt  give  to  me  a 
crown  of  glory, 

When  all  is   swallow'd  up  that's 

transitory, 
Then  shall  my  voice  be  suited  to 

the  matter, 

And  praise  thee  better. 


sr 


T.  152.  or  9. 


\j  IIRIST,  who  saves  us  by  his 
Who  in  nought  offended,    [cross, 
He  was  in  the  night  for  us 
Be'ray'd,  apprehended, 
Led  before  a  wicked  race, 
Falsely  was  accused, 
Laugh'd  at,  mock'd,  spit  in  the 
Shamefully  abused.  [face, 

2  In  the  morn,  at  the  sixth  hour, 
He  was  led  with  fury, 
As  a  foe  of  civil  pow'r, 
'Fore  ^heathen  jury, 


Who  him  try 'd,  but  found  him  free 
Of  th'  imputed  treason; 
Herod  mocked  him,  yet  he 
Found  for  death  no  reason. 

3  At  nine  was  the  Son  of  God 
By  the  scourges  furrow* d, 
Andthe  thorny  crown  forc'dblood 
From  his  sacred  forehead. 
With  a  purple  garment  mock'd, 
On  all  sides  assailed, 

He  must  bear  the  cross  to  which 
He  was  to  be  nailed. 

4  He  at  noon  was  on  the  cross 
Rear'd  for  our  transgression, 
Where  he  pray'd  and  bled  for  us, 
To  procure  salvation : 

The  spectators  shook  their  heads, 
Had  him  in  derision, 
Till  the  sun  his  beams  withdrew 
From  so  sad  a  vision. 

5  At  three  Jesus  cry'd,  "My  God, 
Why  am  I  forsaken  ?" 

Having  vinegar  and  gall, 
Which  was  ofFer'd,  taken, 
He  then  yielded  up  the  ghost! 
Pause,  my  soul,  and  wonder; — 
Then  the  temple's  vail  was  rent, 
Rocks  were  cleft  asunder. 

6  When  the  Lord  of  glory  dy'd, 
Not  a  bone  was  broken, 

But  a  soldier  piere'd  his  side 
For  a  lasting  token: 
From  thence  stream 'd  a  double 
Of  a  cleansing  nature ;         [flood 
Both  the  water  and  the  blood 
Wash  the  guilty  creature. 

7  Joseph,  having  leave  obtain'd, 
And  got  spices  ready, 

From  the   cross    (by   love  con- 

strain'd) 
Took  our  Saviour's  body: 
Had  it,  with  all  decent  grace, 
To  his  own  tomb  carry'd ; 
Where  the  keepers  for  three  days, 
To  secure  it,  tarry'd. 

8  Grant,  O  Christ,  thou  Son  of 
God, 

Through  thy  bitter  passion, 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


Si 


That  we,  as  thy  smart's  reward, 
Joy  in  thy  salvation  : 
That  we  ever  weigh  the  cause 
Of  thy  death  and  suff'ring, 
Yea  for  this,  though  poor  we  are, 
Bring  thee  our  thank-ofl'ring ! 

88.*     T.  79. 

O  WORLD,  see  thy  Creator 
Extended,  like  a  traitor, 
Upon  the  cross's  tree! 
Behold  him,  while  expiring, 
And  for  mankind  acquiring 
Thereby  life,  grace  and  liberty. 

2  Draw  near :  thou  wilt  discover, 
How  blood  and  sweat  all  over 
His  sacred  body  dyes ; 

Out  of  his  heart  most  noble, 
For  inexhausted  trouble,    [sighs. 
Sighs    are    successive    foll'wing 

3  Who  hath  thee  thus  abused, 
Deai-  Lord,  and  so  much  bruised 
Thy  most  majestic  face  ? 
Thou  art  no  sin's  transactor, 
Thou  art  no  malefactor, 

Like  others  of  the  human  race. 

4  I,  I,  and  my  transgressions, 
Which,  by  my  own  confessions, 
Exceed  the  sea-shore  sands  ; 
These,  these  have  been  the  reason 
Of  thy  whole  bitter  season, 

Of  all  thy  bruises,    stripes  and 
bands. 

5  I  ought  to  have  been  pained, 
And  fast  for  ever  chained 
Both  hand  and  foot  in  hell ; 

The  bonds  and  scourges  tearing, 
Which  thou,  my  God,  wast  bear- 
ing, 
My  soul,  my  soul  deserv'dto  feel. 

6  I'll  be  with  the  beholders, 
And  see  thee  on  thy  shoulders 
Bear  my  prodigious  load: 
Thou  tak'st  the  curse-infliction, 
Giv'st  for  it  benediction; 

Thy   death  procures    m)r    peace 
with  God. 


7  As  Surety  thoupresentest 
Thyself,  to  die  consentest 
For  me  in  debt  all  o'er; 

A  crown  of  thorns  thou  wearest, 
All  scorn  and  pain  thou  bearest, 
With  patience  never  known  before. 

8  Into  death's  jaws  thou  leaping 
Provid'st  for  my  escaping, 
Lest  I  its  sting  should  prove; 
My  curse  and  condemnation 
Thou  bear'st,  for  my  salvation-? 

0  most  unheard-of  fire  of  love! 

9  The  highest  obligations 
Bindme,  through  all  life's  stations, 
T'  express  my  thanks  to  thee; 
Weak  as  I  am  and  feeble, 

As  far  as  I  am  able, 

I'll  yield  thee  service  willingly. 

10  While  here  on  earth  I'm  living, 

1  nothing  have  worth  giving 
To  thee  for  all  thy  pain  ; 
Yet  shall  thy  passion  ever, 
Till  soul  and  body  sever, 

Deep  in  my  heart  engrav'd  remain. 

11  Its  fresh  representation 
Shall  raise  my  admiration, 
Where'er  I  turn  or  move ; 
I'll  take  it  for  a  mirror 
Of  innocence,  for  terror 
Toguilt,but  seal  of  truth  and  love. 

12  How  greatly  man  incenses 
The  Lord  by  his  offences  ; 
God's  holiness  how  stern; 
How  rig'rous  he  chastiseth, 
When  he  with  wrath  baptizeth; 
This  from  thy  stiff 'rings  will  I 

learn. 

13  From   thence   I'll  be  taught 
How  to  be  pure  and  holy,  [truly, 
Resign'd,  compos 'd  and  still; 
How  patiently  to  suffer, 

When  any  tome  offer 

Rude  acts  of  malice  and  ill-will. 

14  I'll  be  my  flesh  denying, 
And  gladly  crucifying, 
With  Christ,  each  sinful  lust: 


3j2       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 


What  in  thy  sight  is  odious 
I'll  leave,  howe'er  commodious, 
By  help  and  strength  which  thou 
bestow'st. 

15  Thy  sighs  and  groans  unnum- 

ber'd, 
And,  from  thy  heart  encumber'd, 
The  countless  tears  forth  prest; 
These  shall  at  my  dismission, 
To  final  rest's  fruition 
Convoy  me  to  thy  arms  andbreast. 

89.*      T.  165. 

THOUSAND   times  by  me   be 

greeted, 
Jesus,  who  hast  loved  me, 
And  thyself  to  death  submitted 
For  my  treasons  against  thee. 
Ah !  how  happy  do  I  feel, 
When  'fore  thee  I  humbly  kneel 
At  the  cross  where  thou  expiredst, 
And  true  life  for  me  acquiredst. 

2  Jesus,  thee  I  view  in  spirit, 
Cover' d    o'er    with    blood    and 

wounds; 
Now  salvation,  through  thy  merit, 
For  my  sin-sick  soul  abounds. 
O  who  can,  thou  Prince  of  Peace, 
Who  didst  thirst  for  our  release, 
Fully  fathom  all  that's  treasur'd 
In  thy  love's  design  unmeasur'd! 

3  Heal  me,  O  my  soul's  Physician, 
Whereso'er  I'm  sick  or  sad? 

All  the  woes  of  my  condiiion 
By  thy  balm  be  now  alia)  'd: 
Heal  the  hurts  which   Adam 

wrought, 
Or  which  on  myself  I've  brought; 
If  thy  blood  me  only  cover, 
My  distress  will  soon  be  over. 

4  On  my  heart  thy  wounds  for 
Be  inscrib'd  indelibly,  [ever 
That  I  ne'er  forget,  dear  Saviour, 
What  thou  hast  endur'd  for  me ; 
Thou'rt  indeed  my  highest  good, 
End  of  all  solicitude; 

Let  me,  at  thy  feet  abased, 

Be  to  taste  thy  friendship  raised. 


5  With  the  deepest  adoration 
Humbly  at  thy  feet  I  lie; 
And,  with  ardent  supplication, 
Unto  thee  for  succor  cry; 

My  petition  kindly  hear; 
Say,  in  answer  to  my  pray'r: 
"  I  will  change  thy  grief  and  sad- 
ness 
Into  comfort,  joy  and  gladness." 

6  Jesus,  at  my  dissolution 
Take  my  longing  soul  to  thee  ; 
Let  thy  wounds  at  the  conclusion 
Of  this  life,  my  refuge  be ! 
When  in  death  I  close  mine  eyes, 
Let  me  Wake  in  paradise, 

And  in  endless  bliss  and  glory 
With  the  saints  in  heav'n  adore 
thee. 

90.*      T.  168. 

J  ESUS,  Source  of  my  salvation, 
Conqu'ror  both  of  death  and  hell! 
Thou  who  didst,  as  my  oblation, 
Feel  what  I  deserv'd  to  feel : 
Thro'  thy  sufferings,  de^th  and 

1  eternal  iife  inherit;  [merit, 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  to 
Dearest  Lord,  for  ever  be!    [thee, 

2  O  how  basely  wast  thou  used, 
Buffered  and  spit  upon  ! 
Scourg'd  and  torn,    and  sorely 

bruised, 
Thou,  the  heav'nly  Father's  Son: 
Me,  poor  sinner,  to  deliver 
From  the  devil's  pow'r  for  ever! 
Thousand,  &c. 

3  Lord,  thy  deep  humiliation 
Paid  for  my  pi  esumpiuous  pride ; 
1  need  fear  no  condemnation 
Since  for  sinners  thou  hast  dy'd: 
Thou  becam'st  a  curse,   dear  Sa- 
viour, 

To  restore  me  to  God's  favor. 
Thousand,  &c. 

4  Lord,  I'll  praise  thee  now  and 
ever 

For  thy  bitter  pain  and  smart, 

For  thy  agonizing  shiver, 

For  thy  wounds  and  pierced  heart; 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


33 


For  thy  stooping"  under  sentence 
Of  God's  wrath   and   fiery   ven- 
geance : 
For  thy  death  and  love  divine, 
Lord,  I'll  be  for  ever  thine. 

91.*      T.  165. 

C  HRIST,  thy  wounds  and  bitter 
passion,  [tomb, 

Bloody  sweat,  cross,  death  and 
Be  my  daily  meditation, 
Till  I  to  thy  presence  come. 
When  asinful  thought  would  start, 
Ready  to  seduce  my  heart, 
Thy  sore  pain  effectually 
Me  forbid  with  sin  to  dally. 

2  Should  my  bosom  with  lewd 

passion 
Be  inflam'd,  and  burn  with  sin, 
Let  the  thoughts  of  thine  oblation 
Quench  that  spreading-  fire  within. 
Would  the  tempter  make  his  way 
To  my  heart,  Lord,  grant  I  may 
By  thy  wounds,  thy  pain  and  an- 
guish, 
All  his  vile  intrusions  vanquish. 


say 


3  Would  the  world    with 
temptation 

Draw  me  to  its  own  broad  way  ; 
Let  me  think  upon  thy  passion, 
And  the  load  which  on  thee  lay: 
Sure  the  sweat  and  precious  blood 
Of  the  dying  Lamb  of  God 
Can  arm  me,  on  each  occasion, 
To  oppose  th'  infatuation. 

4  Lord,  in  ev'ry  sore  oppression, 
Let  thy  wounds  be  my  relief; 
When  I  seek  thine  intercession, 
Add  new  strength  to  my  belief. 
Ah,  the  feeling  of  thy  peace 
Sets  my  troubled  heart  at  ease, 
And  affords  a  demonstration 
Of  thy  love  and  my  salvation. 

5  All  my  hope  and  consolation, 
Christ,  is  in  thy  bitter  death; 
At  the  hour  of  expiration, 
Lord,  receive  my  dying  breath. 


Most  of  all,  when  I  go  hence, 
Let  this  be  my  confidence, 
That  thy  deep  humiliation 
Hath  procured  my  salvation. 

92.*      T.  126. 

O  LORD,  when  condemnation 
And  guilt  afflict  my  soul, 
Then  let  thy  bitter  passion 
The  rising  storm  control: 
Remind  me,  that  thy  sacred  blood 
Hath  cancell'd  my  transgressions 
By  paying  what  [  ow'd. 

2  O  wonder  far  exceeding 
All  human  thought  and  sense! 
Heav'n's  Sov'reign  was  seen  bleed- 
To  wipe  off  my  offence :  [ing 
The   Prince  of  life   gave  up  his 

breath 
For  me,  whose  vile  rebellion 
Deserv'd  an  endless  death. 

3  Though  sins  exceed  amountain. 
Or  sands  on  ocean's  shore, 

The  everlasting  fountain 
Of  Jesus'  bloodbath  pow'r 
To  wash  all  sin  and  guilt  away, 
And  save  me  from  that  terror 
Which  held  me  in  dismay. 

4  My  heart,  while  here  'tis  mov- 
ing, 

Shall  beat  with  fervent  praise 
To  thee,  who  art  so  loving 
To  the  lost  human  race  : 
Thy  dying  words  and  agony 
Shall  be  my  meditation, 
Till  I  am  call'd  to  thee. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  bitter  passion 
Dwell  always  in  my  mind, 
To  raise  an  indignation 
'Gainst  sin  of  ev'ry  kind; 

That  henceforth  I  may  ne'er  forget 
The  greatness  of  that  ransom, 
Which  paid  my  endless  debt. 

6  All  pains  and  tribulations, 
Contempt  and  worldly  spite, 
Help  me  to  bear  with  patience; 
And  always  fix  my  sight 


34       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 


On  that  Unerring  rule  of  faith, 
Thy  blessed  steps  to  follow, 
Until  my  latest  breath. 

7  O  may  my  life  and  labor 
Express  what  thou  hast  done, 
By  love  towards  my  neighbor, 
By  serving"  ev'ry  one 
Without  self-hrtrest  or  disguise ; 
And  may  thy  pure  example 

Be  my  best  exercise! 

8  When  I  give  up  my  spirit 
To  thee,  my  Judge  and  God, 
O  then  apply  the  merit 

Of  thy  atoning'  blood ! 
And  let  my  faithits  pow'r  display, 
And  rest  upon  thy  promise 
To  save  me  in  that  day. 

93.*     T.  167. 

O  THE  love  wherewith  I'm  lov- 

0  the  undeserved  grace !  [ed ! 
Thou,  O  Love,  by  mercy  moved, 
Tak'st  upon  thee  my  distress! 
As  a  Lamb  led  to  the  slaughter 
Goest  to  the  cross's  tree, 
Seal'st  thy  love  with  blood  and 

water, 
Bear'st  the  world's  iniquity. 

2  Love,  so  strikingly  displayed 
In  thy  tears  and  bloody  sweat: 
Love,  by  sinful  men  betrayed, 
Dragg'd  before  thejudg-ment-seat: 
Love,  who  for  my  soul's  salvation, 
Willingly  didst  shed  thy  blood, 
Through  thy    death   and    bitter 

1  am  reconcil'd  to  God.     [passion 

3  Love,  who  as  my  bleeding  Sa- 
viour 

Didst  my  heart  in  righteousness 
Unto  thee  betroth  for  ever, 
Ah,  I  thank  thee  for  thy  grace: 
Love,  who  thus  himself  engaged, 
Let  my  mis'ry  and  my  smart 
Now  entirely  be  assuaged 
In  thy  wounded  bleeding  heart. 

4  Love,  who  hast  for  me  endured 
Death  upon  th'  accursed  tree, 


And  eternal  bliss  procured, 
Fill  my  soul  with  love  to  thee. 
Lord,  how  hast  thou  captivated 
My  else  cold  and  lifeless  heart! 
Let  me,  till  to  heav'n  translated, 
Never  more  from  thee  depart. 

94.*      T.  216. 

A.  LAMB  went  forth,  and  bare 

the  guilt 
Of  all  the  world  together, 
Most  patiently  his  blood  he  spilt 
To  pa}'  for  ev'ry  debtor; 
He  freely  took  sin's  heavy  load, 
To  reconcile  us  unto  God; 
All  comfort  he  refused: 
Heunder  went  reproach  andblame, 
Death  on  the  cross,  with  stripes 

and  shame, 
And  said,  "  I  freely  choose  it." 

2  This  Lamb  is  God  omnipotent, 
The  sovereign  Creator, 

The  Son,  who,  by  theFather  sent, 
Assum'd  our  feeble  nature; 
O  love  no  human  tongue  can  tell, 
O  love  divine,  unsearchable! 
God  gave  his  well-beloved 
To  suff'rings,   death,  and  to  the 
grave,  [save; 

That  he  lost  man  thereby  might 
His  mercy  thus  he  proved!. 

3  Jesus  !  I  never  can  forget 
The  pangs  thou  hast  sustained; 
I'll  thee,  long  as  my  pulse  doth 

beat, 

Adore  with  thanks  unfeigned; 

Yea,  thou  shalt  be  my  heart's  de- 
light ;  [night, 

Thou,  when  I  sink  in  death's  dark 

Shalt  be  my  consolation; 

In  life  and  death  I  will  be  thine, 

And  on  thy  faithfulness  recline, 

With  humble  resignation. 

4  My  song  in  thy  great  loveliness, 
Both  day  and  night  shall  centre; 
Amidst  all  wants  and  feebleness, 
I'll  on  thy  service  venture: 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


My  life's  whole  stream  for  thee 

shall  flow 
O  may,  by  all  I  speak  or  do, 
Thy  holy  name  be  praised ! 
And  all  that  thou  hast  done  for  me, 
Upon  my  heart  indelibly 
For  ever  be  impressed! 

5  Thou  canst  true  comfort  to  me 
yield 

In  my  life's  ev'ry  station ; 
In  combat  thou    dost  prove  my 
In  grief  my  exultation;     [shield, 
In  happy  hours,  the  source  of  joy ; 
And  when  all  other  meat  doth  cloy, 
This  manna  shall  support  me; 
In    thirst   thou    shait   my   well- 
spring-  be, 
In  solitude  my  company, 
At  home  and  on  a  journey. 

6  What  harm  can  I  from  death 
sustain, 

Since  thou  art  my  salvation  ? 
From  scorching-  heat  thou  art  my 
In  pain  my  consolation;     [screen, 
When  gloomy  thoughts  surround 

my  breast,  [rest, 

Thou,  Lord,  alone  canst  give  me 
'Tis  by  thy  pow'r  I  conquer : 
Thou  art,  when  storms  of  trials 

blow, 
And  toss  my  vessel  to  and  fro, 
My  sure  and  steadfast  anchor. 

7  When  I  in  heav'n  shall  rest  with 
Thou  God  of  my  salvation,  [thee, 
Thybloodand  righteousness  shall 
My  glorious  decoration :  [be 
Thou  on  my   head  wilt  place  a 

crown,  [throne 

Thus  shall  I  stand    before    the 
Of  thy  dear  heav'nly  Father, 
Dress'd  in  salvation's  robe,  with 
To  live  to  all  eternity,  [thee 

In  bliss  no  tongue  can  utter. 

95.*     T.  ±52.  or  9. 

JeSUS,  I  am  richly  bless'd 
By  thy  bitter  passion ; 
O  how  is  my  soul  refresh'd 
In  the  meditation 


On  the  pain  and  deep  distress, 
Which  thou  hast  endured! 
By  thy  death  for  me  a  place 
Is  in  heav'n  procured. 

2  Jesus,  who  hast  once  been  dead, 

Now  for  ever  lives  t; 

Thou  in  ev'ry  time  of  need 

Kindly  me  relievest, 

And  dost  help  to  me  afford: 

Faithful  Lord  and  Saviour, 

Give  me  what  thy  death  procur'd, 

And  I'm  rich  for  ever. 

96.*      T.  51. 

W  HEN   Jesus  hung  upon  the 

cross, 
Expiring,  to  retrieve  our  loss, 
Bereft  of  consolation, 
Sev'n  dying  words  he  spoke,  which 
Our  serious  meditation.        [claim 

2  First  for  his  foes  he  intercedes, 
And  with  his    Father   for  them 

pleads,  [ing); 

(His  matchless  goodness  show- 
He  saith :    "  Forgive  them ;  they 

know  not 
What  they  to  me  are  doing." 

3  Weigh  next  the  pardon  and  re- 
lief 

Bestow'd  on  the  repenting  thief, 
The  object  of  his  favor: 
"  To-day  thou  shait  in  paradise 
Be  with  me,  and  for  ever." 

4  Observe  the  sympathy  and  care 
Which  he  for  John  and  Mary  bare; 
"  Behold  thy  son,  O  mother; 

O  John,  thy  mother  there  behold." 
Thus,  Christians,  love  each  other, 

5  Hark!  how  the  meek  and  sufF'- 
ring  Lamb  [exclaim ; 

Doth  on  the  cross,    "  I  thirst !" 
Such  thirst  the  Lord  sustained 
For  our  salvation :  but  now  he 
Joy  for  his  grief  hath  gained. 

6  Next  take  to  heart  his  anguish 
great,  [rous  weight, 

When,  press'd  beneath  sin's  pond'- 


36       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 


All  comfort  from  him  taken, 
He  cries  aloud,   "My  God,  my 

God, 
Why  hast  thou  me  forsaken  ?" 

7  "  'Tis  finish' d,"    was  the    so- 
lemn word, 

When  for  mankindour  dying-  Lord 
Had  g-ain'd  complete  salvation; 
Ye  mourning-  sinners,  all  rejoice 
To  hear  this  declaration. 

8  The   last,     attention    due    de- 
mands : 

"  O  Father,  now  into  thy  hands 

1  recommend  my  spirit !" 

He  bow'd  his  head,  g-ave  up  the 

ghost, 
That  we  mig-htlife  inherit. 

9  All  those  who  here  enjoy,  by 
faith, 

The  blessed  fruits  of  Jesus'  death, 
True  bliss  in  him  possessing-, 
Find  in  his  seven  dying-  words 
A  treasure  of  rich  blessing*. 

97.     T.  168. 

O  BEHOLD  your  Saviour  wound- 
Hangingonth'accursedcro3S;[ed, 
None  hath  e'er  the  love  expound- 
Our  Redeemer  show'd  to  us  :  [ed. 
Hear  him  at  his  crucifixion 
Pray  for  foes  'midst keen  affliction, 
"  O  forgive  them;  they  don't  know, 
Heav'nly  Father,  what  they  do." 

2  At  his  cross's  foot  now  tarry, 
View  his  languid,  marred  face, 
Mark  his  care  for  John  and  Mary; 
To  the  thief  he  offers  grace. 

Ah,  he  thirsts  with  love  unsha- 
ken; [saken?" 
"  God!  why  hast  thou  me  for- 
And  "  'Tis  finish'd!"  Jesus  cries, 
Yields  his  spirit,  droops  and  dies. 

98.*      T.  168. 

oING  with  awe  in  strains  me- 
lodious, 
Sing-  with  awe:  Behold  the  Man  ! 


Yea,  repeat  in  tones  harmonious 
Ah,  Behold,  behold  the  Man ! 
On  thy  dying-  look,  dear  Saviour, 
I  will  fix  my  eyes  for  ever ; 

1  am  never  tir'd  to  gaze 

At  thy  lovely  bleeding*  face. 

2  O!  this  makes  me  think  with 
sig-hing-, 

I'm  the  cause :  Behold  the  Man ! 
Then  his  love  which  I'm  enjoying", 
Comforts  me :  Behold  the  Man ! 
Ah !  that  terribly  abused  [ed, 
Countenance  so  marr'd  andbruis- 
Makes  my  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow, 
Till  to  him  I've  leave  to  g-o. 

3  Wounded  head,  back  ploug-h'd 
with  furrows, 

Visag-e  marr'd:  Behold  the  Man! 

Eyes  how  dim,  how  full  of  sor- 
rows, 

Sunk  with  grief:  Behold  the  Man! 

Lamb  of  God,  led  to  the  slaug-hter, 

Melted,  poured  out  like  water  ; 

Should  not  love  my  heart  inflame, 

Viewing-  thee,  thou  slaughter'd 
Lamb ! 

99.*      T.  217. 

VV  HEN  thou  in  death  didst  bow 
thy  head,  [wonder; 

All  nature,  Lord,  was  struck  with 
The  op'ning-  graves  g-ave  up  the 
dead,  [in  sunder : 

Earth  trembled,  rocks  were  rent 
Then  felt  the  pow'rs  of  hell  below 
Their  last  irrevocable  blow; 
Thy  aim  was  then  by  right  ob- 
tained, 
To  free  the  souls  by  Satan  chained; 
Now,  thro'  thy  anguish  and  dis- 
tress, 
The  captives  find  a  full  release. 

2  Thou,  who  the  nail-prints  dost 
retain,  [cended? 

Tlio'  to  thy  glorious  throne  as- 
Whose  side's  incision  doth  remain, 
And  thorn-marks  which  tlry  head 
once  rendecl : 


and  his  Resting  ih  the  Grave.  37 

May  thy  atoning  death  and  pas- 
sion, 
Thy  agony  and  bitter  pain, 
Until  my  final  consummation, 
Deep  in  my  heart  engrav'd remain. 


This  is  thy  most  transcendent  form 
Which  doth  our  hearts  transport 
and  warm,  [guish, 

As  thou  upon  the  cross  didst  Ian- 
Extended  there  inkeenest  anguish; 
Or,  as  thy  body,  pale  and  dead, 
In  the  cold  sepulchre  was  laid. 

3  'Tis  the  most  lovely  attitude 
Wherein  we  can  behold  our  Sa- 
viour, [view'd, 

When  by   the   eye   of  faith  he's 
With  blood  and  bruises  stain'd 

all  over. 
For,  more  than  all  that  can  be  said 
Of  Jesus  Christ,   our  Lord  and 

Head,  [cesses : 

Doth  sparkle  in  our  heart's  re- 
The  blessed  fruits  of  his  distresses 
We  richly  can  enjoy  by  faith, 
While  meditating  on  his  death. 

4  Christ's  agony,  his  death  and 
blood 

Shall  be  our  joy  and  consolation, 
The  grace  unmerited  bestow'd 
On  us,  our  constant  meditation ; 
Fresh  proofs  of  his  fidelity 
And  Shepherd-care  we  daily  see; 
He  will  continue  still  to  feed  us, 
Till  he  at  last  will  thither  lead  us, 
Where  all  Ms  glories  shall  be  seen 
Without  a  vail  to  intervene. 

100.*      T.  594, 

UNE  view,  Lord  Jesus,  of  thy 

passion 
Will  make  the  fainting  spirit  glad ; 
This  yields  us  solid  consolation, 
When  thy  dear  blood,  so  freely 

shed,  [body, 

Pervades  and  heals  both  soul  and 
When  thou  dost  give  to  us  thy 

peace;  [ready, 

Ah,  then  our  arms  of  faith  are 
Thy  cross,  O  Jesus,  to  embrace! 

2  No  drop  of  blood  thou  deem'dst 
too  precious,  [me; 

To  shed  for  worthless  worms  like 
O  that  thy  fire  of  love,  dear  Jesus, 
Inflam'd  my  heart  w ith  love  to  thee! 


3  O  might  I  live  in  the  enjoyment 
Of  all  my  Lord  for  me  hath  gain'd! 
Alight  this  be  daily  my  employ- 
ment, 
To  muse  upon  what  he  sustain'd ! 
O  may  his  hands,  whereon  engrav- 
en [stand, 
My  poor  and  worthless  name  doth 
Support  me,  till  I  in  the  haven 
Of  endless  joy  shall  safely  land. 

101.*      T.  14, 

31 Y  life-supplying  element 
Is  Jesus'  blood  and  death : 
My  soul  is  eagerly  intent 
To  live  therein  by  faith. 

2  Lord  Jesus !  who  is  like  to  thee! 
O  might  by  night  and  day 

My  spirit  upon  Calvary, 
That  scene  of  suff'ring,  stay. 

3  How  that  blest  moment  I  regard, 
When  thou  didst  bow  thy  head ! 
O  had  my  list'ning  ear  but  heard 
The  groan  that  left  thee  dead! 

4  How  highly  favor'd  had  I  been, 
Had  I  with  John  stood  by, 

And  my  beloved  Saviour  seen 
In  keenest  anguish  die! 

5  Beholding,  with  deep  reverence, 
Thy  side  for  me  then  pierc'd, 
With  what  emotion  had  I  thence 
Seen  blood  and  water  burst! 

6  It  is  as  tho*  my  eyes  now  view'd 
Tins  heart-affecting  sight, 

And  ev'ry  scene  depicted  stood 
'Fore  me  in  clearest  light. 

7  O  might  thy  dying  love  divine 
Become  to  me  more  clear, 

And  smile  in  ev'ry  smile  of  mine, 
And  flow  in  ev'ry  tear. 


38       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 

8  When  I  depart,  my  latest  breath 
To  thee,  Lord,  shall  ascend, 
As  a  thank-ofPring  for  thy  death; 
Thus,  blest  my  race  will  end. 


102.*      T.  14. 

&EE,  world,  upon  the  shameful 
Thy  Maker  sinks  in  death!  [tree 
Cover'd  with  stripes  and  wounds 

for  thee 
Thy  Saviour  yields  his  breath. 

2  Behold  his  body  stain'd  with 
Out  of  his  tender  heart  [blood, 
Deep  sighs  and  groans  he  sends 
In  his  excessive  smart.      [to  God 

3  Thou,  Prince  of  glory,  knew'st 
no  sin; 

What  caus'd  thee  then  such  pain? 
Thou    harmless,    undefil'd    and 

clean, 
What  caus'd  thee  to  be  slain? 

4  My  sins,  as  num'rous  as  the 
Upon  the  ocean's  shore,  [sands 
Have  been  the  cruel,  murd'rous 

hands 
That  wounded  thee  so  sore. 

5  What  anguish,  what  torment- 
ing  pain 

Thy  soul  did  rack  and  tear! 

All  this  thou  freely  didst  sustain, 

But  I  deserv'd  to  bear. 

6  Thou  on  thy  shoulders  took'st 
the  whole, 

To  ease  my  burden'd  heart: 
Thou  bar'st  the  curse,  to  bless  my 

soul, 
And  heal'st  me  by  thy  smart. 

7  Thy  wond'rous  love  to  evidence 
Thou  wouldst  my  Surety  be : 
Thyself  wouldst  pay  my  debt  im- 
Thereby  to  set  me  free,     [mense, 

8  Thou  art  destruction  to  the 
Death's  enemy  severe;  [grave, 
That  each  in  bondage  as  its  slave, 
Might  now  be  sav'd  from  fear. 


9  My  debt  to  thee,  God,  who  art 
love, 

Weak  words  can  ne'er  express ; 

1  cannot  here,  if  there  above, 
Keturn  due  thankfulness. 

10  Grant  me  the  grace,  while  I 
am  here, 

(Since  I  can  nothing  give) 

Thy  suff'rings  hi  my  heartto  bear, 

And  by  thy  death  to  live. 

103.      T.  14. 

BEHOLD   the   Saviour   of  the 

world 
Imbru'd  with  sweat  and  gore, 
Expiring  on  th'  accursed  cross, 
Where  he  our  sorrows  bore! 

2  Compassion    for   man's   fallen 
race 

Brought  down  God's  only  Son, 
To  veil  in  flesh  his  radiant  face, 
And  for  then*  sins  atone. 

3  Who  can  to  love  his  name  for- 
bear, 

That  of  his  sufferings  hears, 
And  finds  the  ransom  of  his  soul 
Was  blood  as  well  as  tears  ? 

4  When  earth  and  hell's  malicious 
pow'rs 

Encompass'd  thee  around, 

Thy  sacred  blood,  O  Son  of  God, 

Stream'd forth  from  ev'ry  wound: 

5  Till  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er 
thy  cheeks 

And  trembling  lips  were  spread  ■ 
Till  light  forsook  thy  dying  eyes, 
And  life  thy  drooping  head. 

6  Joy  for  thy  torments  we  receive, 
Life  in  thy  death  have  found; 
For  the  reproaches  of  thy  cross 
Shall  be  with  glory  crown'd. 

7  May  we  a  grateful  sense  retain 
Of  thy  redeeming  love;         [hope 
And  live  below  like  those  that 
To  live  with  thee  above! 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


39 


T.  14. 

did  my    Saviour 


101. 

AlAS!    and 

bleed? 
And  did  my  Sov'reign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  bis  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree?  [done, 
Amazing"  pity!  grace  unknown ! 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness 
And  shut  his  glories  in,  [hide 
When  God  th'  almighty  Maker 
An  off'ring  for  my  sin.         [dy'd, 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing 
face, 

While  Jesus'  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve,  my  heart,  in  thankful- 
ness, 
And  melt,  my  eyes,  in  tears ! 


T.  22. 

I  by  faith  my  Saviour 


105 

When 

see 
Expiring  on  the  cross  for  me, 
Satan  and  Sin  no  more  can  move, 
For  I  am  fiU'd  with  Jesus'  love. 

2  His  thorns  and  nails  pierce  thro' 
my  heart, 

In  ev'ry  groan  I  bear  a  part; 
I  view  his  wounds  with  streaming 
eyes ;  [dies ! 

But  see !  he  bows  his  head,  and 

3  Come,  sinners,  view  the  Lamb 
of  God,  [in  blood ! 

Wounded  and  dead,  and  bath'd 
Behold  his  side,  and  venture  near, 
The  well  of  endless  life  is  here. 


4  Here  I  forget 

pains ; 
I  drink,  yet 


my    cares    and 
[mains ; 
still  my  thirst  re- 
Only  the  fountain-head  above 
Can  satisfy  the  thirst  of  love. 

5  O  that  I  thus  could  always  feel ! 
Lord,  more  and  more  thy  love  re- 
veal! 


Then  my  glad  tongue  shall  loud 

prod  aim 
The  grace  and  glory  of  thy  name. 

6  Thy  name  dispels  my  guilt  and 
fear,  [ear, 

Revives  my  heart  and  charms  mine 
Affords  a  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
And  Satan  trembles  at  the  sound. 

106.  T.  14. 

BEHOLD  the  loving  Son  of  God 
Stretch'd  out  upon  the  tree; 
Behold    him    shed    his    precious 
And  die  for  you  and  me.     [blood, 

2  Why  is  his  body  rack'd  with 
pains, 

And  wrung  with  keenest  smart  ? 
Why  flows  the  blood  from  all  his 

veins, 
Why  torn  with  grief  his  heart? 

3  All  rigiiteousness  did  he  fulfil, 
No  sin  did  ever  know; 

He  never  thought  nor  acted  ill ; 
Why  was  he  wounded  so  ? 

4  Alas !  I  know  the  reason  why : 
Our  num'rous  sins  he  bore; 
This  caus'd  his  bitter  agony, 
This  wounded  him  so  sore. 

5  Buthence  our  confidence  begins-; 
For  we  may  boldly  say, 

That  thus,  by  bearing  all  our  sins, 
He  took  them  all  away. 

6  Our  God  is  fully  reconcil'd, 
His  justice  satisfy'd; 

Each  sinner  may  become  his  child, 
Since  Jesus  bled  and  dy'd. 

7  Come  then,  ye  needy  sinners, 
If  ye  accept,  he'll  give ;      [come, 
O  suffer  him  to  lead  you  home; 
Whoever  will,  may  live. 

107.  T.  22. 

THERE  hangs  the  Saviour  of 
mankind,  [clin'd: 

His   visage  marr'd,  his  head  re- 

His  bleeding  hands,  his  bleeding- 
feet, 

Declare  his  love  divinely  great. 


40       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Je9us  Christ, 


2  His  flesh  is  torn  with  whips  and 
nails ;  [fails  : 

His  strength  decays,  his  spirit 
His   side  is  piere'd,  his  heart  is 

broke: 
Our  sins  upon  himself  he  took. 

3  The  thieves  expiring"  on  each 
side  [dy'd: 

Proclaim  the  crimes  for  which  they 

But  what,  dear  Saviour,  hast  thou 

done?  [own. 

Thou  dy'dst  for  sin,  but  not  thine 

4  Jesus,  and  didst  thou  bleed  for 
me? 

0  great,  O  boundless  mystery! 

1  bow  my  head  in  deep  amaze, 
And  silently  adore  thy  grace. 

108.      T.  582. 

Ix  O  forth  in  spirit,  go 

To  Calv'ry's  holy  mount ; 

See  there  thy  Friend  between  two 

thieves, 
SufF'ring-  on  thy  account. 

2  Fall  at  his  cross's  foot, 
And  say,  "  My  God  and  Lord, 
Here  let  me  dwell,  and  view  those 

wounds, 
Which  life  for  me  procur'd." 

3  Fix  on  that  face  thine  eye; 
Why  dost  thou  backward  shrink  ? 
Wliat  a  base  rebel  thou  hast  been 
To  Christ,  thou  now  dost  think. 

4  Fear  not;  for  this  is  he 

Who  always  loves  us  first,  [ness 
And  with  white  robes  of  righteous- 
Delights  to  deck  the  worst. 

5  Or  art  thou  at  a  loss 
What  thou  to  him  shalt  say  ? 
Be  but  sincere,  and  all  thy  case 
Just  as  it  is  display. 

6  His  blood  thy  cause  will  plead, 
Thy  plaintive  cry  he'll  hear, 
Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down, 
And  grant  thee  all  thy  pray'r. 


109.  T.  14. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  man- 
kind 
Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree ; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee! 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans!    while 
nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend; 
Thetemple'svailin  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis   done!    the  precious   ran- 
som's paid, 

"  'Tis  finish'd!"  Jesus  cries; 
Behold,  he  bows  his  sacred  head, 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies. 

4  Salvation  thus  did  he  obtain, 
O  mystery  divine! 

0  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine ! 

110.  T.22. 

A  HE  cross,  the  cross,  O  that's 

my  gain,  [slain; 

Because  on  that  the  Lamb  was 

'Twas  there  my  Lord  was  cruci- 

fy'd,  [dy'd. 

'Twas  there  my  Saviour  for  me 

2  The  stony   heart  dissolves   in 
tears,  [pears ; 

When  to  our  view  the  cross  ap- 

Christ's  dying  love,   when  truly 

felt,  [melt. 

The  vilest,  hardest  heart    doth 

3  Here  will  I  stay,  and  gaze  a 
while 

Upon  the  Friend  of  sinners  vile ; 
Abas'd,  I  view  what  I  have  done 
To  God's  eternal,  gracious  Son. 

4  Here  I  behold,  as  in  a  glass, 
God's  glory,  with  unveiled  face; 
And  by  beholding,  I  shall  be 
Made  like  to  Him  who  loved  me. 

5  Here  is  an  ensign  on  a  hill, 
Comehither,  sinners,  look  your  fill; 
To  look  aside,  is  pain  and  loss ; 

1  giory  only  in  the  cross. 


and  Lis  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


41 


6  Here  doth  the  Lord  of  life  pro- 

claim 
To  all  the  world  his  saving  name ; 
Repenting-  souls,  in  him  believe ; 
Ye  wounded,  look  on  him  and  live. 

7  No  flaming  sword  doth  guard 
the  place,  [grace: 

The  cross  of  Christ  proclaims  free 
All  pilgrims  who  would  heaven 

win, 
By  Jesus'  cross  must  enter  in. 

ill.     T.  96. 

O  LOVE  divine,  what  hast  thou 
done !  [me ! 

Th'  incarnate  God  hath  dy'd  for 
The  Father's  co-eternal  Son 
Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree: 
Th'  incarnate  God  for  me  hath 

dy'd; 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucify'd ! 

2  Behold  him,  all  ye  that  pass  by, 
The  bleeding  prince  of  life  and 

peace !  [die, 

Come  see,  ye  worms,  your  Maker 
And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Come  feel,  with  me,  his  blood  ap- 

ply'd: 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucify'd! 

3  Is  crucify'd  for  me  and  you, 
To  bring  us  rebels  back  to  God; 
Believe,  believe  the  record  true, 
Ye   all    are   bought  with  Jesus' 

blood : 
Pardon  for  all  flows  from  his  side; 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucify'd! 

4  Thenlet  us  sitbeneathhis  cross, 
And  gladly   catch   the   healing 

stream,  [loss, 

All  things  for  him   account  but 
And  all  give  up  our  hearts  to  him: 
O  may  we  nothing  know  beside 
The  Lamb  of  God  as  crucify'd! 

112.      T.  11. 

jL  ET  me  dwell  on  Golgotha, 
Weep  and  love  my  life  away! 


While  I  see  him  on  the  tree 
Weep,  and  bleed,  and  die  for  me! 

2  That  dear  blood,  for  sinners 
spilt, 

Shows  my  sin  in  all  its  guilt : 
Ah!  my  soul,  he  bore  thy  load; 
Thou  hast  slain  the  Lamb  of  God. 

3  Hark!  his  dying  word:  "For- 
give, 

Father,  let  the  sinner  live ; 
Sinner,  wipe  thy  tears  away, 

1  thy  ransom  freely  pay." 

4  While  I  hear  this  grace  reveal'd. 
And  obtain  my  pardon  seal'd, 
All  my  soft  affections  move, 
Waken'd  by  the  force  of  love. 

5  Farewell,  world,  thy  gold  is 
dross; 

Now  I  see  the  blood-stain'd  cross; 

Jesus  dy'd  to  set  me  free 

From  the  law,  and  sin,  and  thee  i 

6  He  hath  dearly  bought  my  soul; 
Lord,  accept  and  claim  the  whole! 
To  thy  will  I  all  resign, 

Now,  no  more  my  own,  but  thiiie. 

113.      T.  583. 

JL  KNEEL  in  spirit  at  my  Sa- 
viour's cross,  [foes : 

Where  he  in  blood  expired  for  his 

With  deepest  rev'rence  humbly  I 
adore  [rows  bore. 

My  dying  Lord,  who  all  my  sor- 

2  I,  sinful  worm,  with  awe  before 
him  bow,  [myst'ry  view : 

While  I   the    deep,    unfathom'd 

Poor  man  must  highly  valu'd  be 

indeed,  [was  paid. 

For  whom  so  great  a  ransom -price 

3  This  blessed  truth  I  firmly  will 
maintain,  [slain : 

That  my  Creator  for  my  sins  was 
May  this  constrain  me  gladly  to 

obey, 
And  love  the  Lord,  who  took  my 

sins  away. 
2 


42       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 
114.      T.232. 


BEHOLD,  my  soul,   the  Lamb 
of  God  [and  blood, 

Baptiz'd  with  tears,    and  sweat 
Spent,  comfortless,  forsaken : 
See,  how  he  bows  his  head  and 

dies, 
While  to  the  world  the  sun  denies 
His  light,  and  rocks  are  shaken. 
My  dear  Redeemer,  let  thy  smart 
Subdue  my  cold  and  lifeless  heart: 
Teach  me  thy  dying-  love  to  know, 
And  in  return  with  love  to  glow  : 
Thy  love  divine — My  heart  incline, 
Lord,  to  be  thine, 
Till  I  in  death  my  soul  resign. 

113.*      T.  588. 

J.  IS  finish'd  now, 
Salvation's  finish'd  now ! 
Redeemed  sinners  bow, 
Adore  and  wonder, 
That  earth  and  heaven's  Founder 
Now  sinks  in  death.  :j|: 

2  Look  up  and  see, 

By  faith  look  up  and  see, 

His  heart  was  pierc'd  for  thee ; 

The  Rock  of  ages, 

Whose  stream  thy  thirst  assuages, 

Was  rent  for  thee.  :,;.- 

3  The  precious  flood 
Of  water  and  of  blood. 
Of  sin-atoning  blood, 
Now  freely  floweth 

On  him,  who  Jesus  knoweth 
As  Lord  and  God.  :|: 

4  We  are  redeem'd, 
Redeem'd  to  endless  bliss, 
Our  souls  rejoice  at  this  ; 
With  hearts  enlarged, 

We  see  our  debt  discharged, 
Our  ransom  paid.  :|: 

5  O  sing  again, 

Sing  still  in  higher  strain 
Unto  the  Lamb  once  shun ; 
Bring  for  salvation 
Praise,  thanks  and  adoration, 
Hallelujah!  :|: 


116.      T.  14. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filPd  with 

blood 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners  phmg'd  beneath  that 

flood 
Lose  ail  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash'd  all  my  sins  away. 

3  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the 
stream, 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming    love  hath    been  my 

theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

4  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  pow'r  to  save; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stamm'- 

ring  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

117.*     T.  151. 

X  HY  blood  so  dear  and  precious, 
Love  made  thee  shed  for  me : 
O  may  I  now,  dear  Jesus, 
Love  thee  most  fervently  : 
May  the  divine  impression 
Of  thy  atoning  death, 
And  all  thy  bitter  passion, 
Ne'er  leave  me  while  I've  breath. 

118.*      T.  583. 

WlIENE'ER  the  sufPring  Lamb 

of  God  I  see, 
It  raiseth  grief  and  joy  alternately: 
Grief,  since  I  caus'd  him  all  his 

bitter  pain  ;  [did  gain. 

Joy,  since  thereby  he  life  for  me 

119.      T.  240. 

ALL  hail!  thou  Lamb  of  God, 
Bearing  sin's  pond'rous  load  : 
Thanks  for  thy  agony, 
Thy  bloody  sweat  for  me, 
Thy  stiff 'ring  willingly ; 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


43 


All  hail,  'midst  pain  and  scorn, 
Spit  upon,  crown'd  with  thorn, 
And  by  the  scourges  torn ! 
All  hail,  in  purple  clad. 
Sinners,   sinners, 
Ah!  behold  the  Man ! 
Sinners,  sinners, 
Ah!  behold  the  Man! 

2  Bearing-  the  cross's  weight, 
Thoumountest  Calv'ry's  height, 

1  weeping  follow  thee, 
For  all  is  done  for  me, 
For  me,  thine  enemy! 
All  hail !  as  in  my  stead, 
Thou,  a  sin-ofPring-  made, 
In  torments  bow'st  thy  head ; 
Thanks  for  thy  pierced  side ! 
Sinners,  sinners, 

All  ye  who  pass  by, 
Hearken,  hearken, 
Mark  his  dying  cry ! 

3  "  'Tis  finish'd!"  Jesus  cries  ; 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies ; 
The  vail  is  rent  in  twain, 
Burst  is  the  captive's  chain, 
Man  is  restor'd  again ! 

All  hail!  in  death  though  pale, 
Victorious  Lamb !  all  hail ! 
Then  did  thine  arm  prevail  : 
O  glorious  sacrifice! 
Ever,  ever 

To  thv  promis'd  word 
Faithful,  faithful 
Saviour,  God  and  Lord! 

120.*      T.  208. 

HAPPY  meditation 
On  my  Saviour's  passion, 
On  his  death  and  grave ; 
It  can't  be  expressed 
What  a  feeling  blessed 
At  such  times  I  have, 
When  I  Christ  in  spirit  view, 
In  his  suff'ring-  scenes  revising 
My  Lord  agonizing. 

2  All  the  pains  and  sorrows 
He  endured  for  us  ; 

All  the  tears  he  shed, 
When  he  in  the  garden, 


I  Bearing  our  sin's  burden, 
[In  soul's  anguish  pray'd: 
Yea,  each  part  of  toil  and  smart 
In  my  soul  excites  a  motion 
To  intense  devotion. 

3  Soul,  from  toil  reposing; 
Languid  eyes,  just  closing; 
Side,  pierc'd  with  a  spear; 
Limbs,  to  pain  inured; 
Feet,  for  me  thro'  bored; 
Hands,  the  nails  did  tear ; 
Head,   by  right  divinely  bright, 
Crown'd  with  pointed  "thorns  and 

bruised, 
Spit  on  and  abused; 

4  Breast,  which  heaves  with  sor- 
rows ; 

Back,  plough'd  o'er  with  furrows, 
From  the  scourges  sore; 
Arms,  in  pain  extended; 
Shoulders,  raw  and  wounded; 
Hair,  distain'd  with  gore ; 
Sacred  Lips,  in  death  how  pale ! 
Jesus  Christ,  thy  bitter  passion 
Prompts  my  adoration. 

5  Lamb  of  God,  thus  dearest 
Thou  to  me  appearest; 

O  might  I  each  breath 

Spend,  while  here  I'm  living, 

In  praise  and  thanksgiving 

For  thy  wounds  and  death ! 

A  poor  sinner  still  I  am, 

Ah  !  behold  me  with  compassion, 

Grant  me  consolation. 

121.      T. 581. 

IVIeT  around  the  sacred  tomb, 
Friends  of  Jesus,  why  those  tears? 
'Midst  this  sad  sepulchral  gloom 
Shall  your  faith  give  way  to  fears  ? 
He  will  soon,  ev'n  as  he  said, 
Rise  triumphant  from  the  dead. 

2  Hidden  from  all  ages  past 
Was  the  cross's  mystery, 
Doubts  awhile  a  veil  had  cast 
O'er  that  first  dear  family  ; 
Till  they  saw  hirn,  and  believ'd, 
And  as  Lord  and  God  receiv'd. 


44       Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ, 


3  Now  with  tears  of  love  and  joy, 
We  remember  all  his  pain, 
Sighs  and  groans  and  dying  cry ; 
For  the  Lamb  for  us  was  slain, 
And,  from  death  our  souls  to  save, 
Once  for  us  la}  in  the  grave. 

4  Hither,  sinners,  all  repair, 
And  with  Jesus  Christ  be  dead, 
All  are  safe  from  Satan's  snare, 
Who  to  Jesus'  tomb  have  fled; 
Here  the  weary  and  opprest 
Find  a  never-ending-  rest. 

5  Wounded  Saviour,  full  of  grace, 
Hast  thou  suffer'd  thus  for  me  ? 
Ah !  I  hide  my  blushing  face; 
How  have  I  requited  thee  ? 
Should  not  I  with  ardor  burn 
Some  love's  token  to  return  ? 

6  But  alas,  the  spark  how  small! 
Scarcely  seen  at  all  to  glow; 
Lord,  thou  know'st  how  short  I 

fall, 
And  my  growth  in  grace  how  slow; 
Yet  when  to  thy  cross  1  fly, 
Soon  all  strange  affections  die. 

7  In  thy  death  is  all  my  trust, 
I  have  thee  my  refuge  made, 
And  when  once  consign'dto  dust, 
In  the  tomb  my  body's  laid, 
Then  with  saved  souls  above 

I  will  praise  thy  dying  love. 

8  But  while  here  I'm  left  behind, 
Burden'd  with  infirmity, 

May  I  help  and  comfort  find, 
Visiting  Gethsemane, 
Calvary  and  Joseph's  tomb, 
Till  my  sabbath's  also  come. 


122.      T.  114. 


-N< 


OW  haste,  my  soul,  with  awe 

and  deep  devotion, 
To  Joseph's  tomb,  thy  Saviour  to 

behold  [and  cold. 

Laid  in  the  dust,  his  body  pale 
Ah  !  in  thy  stead  he  drank  death's 

bitter  potion : 


He  as  a  lamb  was  wounded,  bruis'd 

and  slain, 
For  thee  eternal  happiness  to  gain. 

2  For  worthless  me  (O  Godlike 
condescension !) 

The  Maker  of  creation's  bound- 
less sphere,  [revere, 

Whom  all  celestial  hosts  as  Lord 

Whose  pow'r  divine  is  past  all 
comprehension, 

Became  a  man,  my  guilty  soul  to 
save,  [grave. 

And  rests  from  labor  in  the  silent 

3  Here  is  the  place  where  weary 
souls  may  tarry ; 

Tho'  near  the  dead,  death  can  no 
pow'r  assume,  [tomb. 

For  life,  eternal  life  rests  in  this 

Come  then,  my  pardon'd  soul, 
with  humble  Mary 

Behold  thy  wearied  Master  sweet- 
ly sleep ; 

Admire  his  matchless  love,  adore 
and  weep.  x 

4  I  view  in  thee,  thou  wan  and 

mangled  body, 
My  Lord,  Redeemer,  Priest  and 

Sacrifice, 
The  Bread  of  life,  the  Pearl  of 

greatest  price, 
My  soul's  Belov'd,  the  Fairest, 

white  and  ruddy, 
The  promis'd  Seed,  the  Lord  our 

Righteousness, 
The    long-predicted   Lamb    and 

Prince  of  peace. 

5  Here  will  I  stay,  engag'd  in 
contemplation  [death; 

On  my    Redeemer's    agony    and 
This  shall  increase  and   fix   my 

wav'ring  faith 
In  thee,  the  Finisher  of  my  sal- 
vation ; 
Yea,  in  my  soul  and  body  mortify 
The   sins    which    did   my   Jesus 

crucify. 

6  Thou  Lord  of  life!  fix  thou  my 
soul  and  senses  [heart  ; 

On  thee,  the  dearest  object  of  my 


and  his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


45 


That  when  from  this  vain  world 

1  shall  depart, 
And  when  the  awful  sceneof  death 

commences, 

1  may  resign  my  spirit  unto  thee, 
And  in  thy  presence  live  eternally. 

7  Meanwhile  I'll  love  and  thank 

without  cessation 
Thee,  my  Redeemer,  who  my  soul 

hast  bought, 
And  me,  a  wand'ring  sheep,  in 

mercy  sought ! 
Accept  my  tears,  my  pray'r  and 

adoration ;  [sign 

To  thee  my  life,  my  all  I  now  re- 
in life   and  death ;    O   keep  me 

ever  thine ! 

123.      T.  208. 

NOW  while  I,  like  Mary, 

My  best  spices  carry 

To  my  Saviour's  tomb ; 

I'll  behold  his  body 

Mangled,  pale,  and  bloody ; 

Now  my  sabbath's  come. 

But,  alas  ! — what  spices  has 

My  poor  heart,  save  tears    and 

crying, 
Heart-felt  throbs  and  sighing ! 

2  Lo!  methinks  his  body, 
There  stretch'd  out  already, 
Lifeless  I  behold : 

Yes,  I  view  him  yonder, 
And  astonish'd  ponder 
O'er  him  dead  and  cold, 
Deep  and  wide — I  see  his  side, 
Livid  wounds  on  ev'ry  member 
I  see  without  number. 

3  Back,  the  scourges  ploughed ! 
Side,  whence  blood-streams  flow- 
Hands,  and  feet,  and  head !     [ed ! 
Lips,  o'er  which  death  hover' d, 
Now  with  paleness  cover'd ! 
Cheeks,  whose  color's  fled ! 
Bruised  face — still  full  of  grace! 
On  this  scene  I  gaze  ashamed, 
Weep  whene'er  'tis  named. 


4  Lamb  of  God,  my  Saviour, 
Thou  shalt  be  for  ever 
My  most  fav'rite  theme  : 
And  for  thy  atonement, 
Might  I  ev'ry  moment 
Praise  thy  saving  name: 
Constantly — thy  passion  be, 
Till  my  final  consummation, 
My  heart's  meditation. 

124.*      T.  45. 

O  DEEPEST  grief,— which  the 

relief 
Of  mankind  hath  procured  ! 
God's  beloved  only  Son 
In  a  tomb  was  buried. 

2  Ye  sons  of  men, — this  doleful 
plan 

Was  laid  by  your  transgression; 
What  Christ    suffer' d    for  your 

guilt 
Is  beyond  expression. 

3  The  Lamb  of  God— shed  all  his 
blood, 

Which  flow'd  upon  the  mountain; 
This  for  all  iniquity 
Is  an  open  fountain, 

4  O  Prince  of  Peace, — thou  Source 

of  grace, 
And  Author  of  salvation! 
Thy  unbounded  love  demands 
Humble  adoration. 

5  How  blest  he  is — who  weigheth 
this, 

That  God  became  his  Saviour, 
To  bestow  eternal  life 
Upon  him  for  ever ! 

6  O  Jesus  blest ! — my  heart's  true 
rest, 

Be  thou  my  soul's  desire, 
Till  I  too  can  in  my  tomb 
From  this  world  retire. 

125.      T.  119. 

Slaughtered  Lamb,  •& 

My  Redeemer !  while  I  view 
Thee  by  faith,  I'm  lost  in  wonder; 
Grateful  tears  my  cheeks  bedew : 


46      Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ  from  the  Grare. 


Blessed  Saviour,  when  I  ponder 
On  the  cause  of  all  thy  grief  and 
Melts  my  heart.  :J|:  [smart, 

2  Holy  Lord,  :|: 
By  thy  body  giv'n  to  death, 
Mortify  my  sinful  nature 
Till  I  yield  my  dying-  breath. 
Ah,  protect  thy  feeble  creature, 
Till  I  shall  hi  heav'n  for  ever  be, 
Lord,  with  thee.  :|i 

126.      T.  11. 

IxO,  my  soul,  go  ev'ry  day, 
To  the  tomb  wrhere  Jesus  lay ; 
Be  my  members  with  him  dead, 
Be  his  sepulchre  my  bed. 

2  Boldest  foes  dare  never  come, 
Near  my  Saviour's  sacred  tomb  ; 
Evil  never  can  molest 
Those  who  near  his  body  rest. 

127  *     T.  185. 

V\  HEX  I  visit  Jesus'  grave  in 
It  is  never  done  in  vain ;  [spirit, 
Since  'tis  only  from  his  death  and 

merit 
I  can  life  and  strength  obtain  : 


Jesus'  cross,  his  last  hours  in  his 
passion, 

Jesus'  stripes,  his  wounds  and  ex- 
piration, 

Jesus'  body  and  his  blood 

Shall  remain  my  highest  good. 

128.      T.  205. 

RESTING  in  the  silent  grave, 
Spent  with  torment,  pangs  and 

cries, 
See  the  Lord  God,  strong  to  save! 
Him,  whose  thunders  shake  the 

skies  ! 
'Twas  for  me  he  groan'd,  he  bled, 
And  was  number' d  with  the  dead; 
Sacred  body,  with  amaze, 
Thankfully  on  thee  I  gaze. 

129.*      T.  519. 

MOST  holy  Lord  and  God  ! 

Holy,  almighty  God! 

Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour ! 

Thou  eternal  God! 

Grant  that  we  may  never 

Lose  the  comforts  from  thy  death! 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord ! 


VI.  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ  from  the  Grave. 


130.*      T.  132. 

CHRIST  Jesus  was  to  death 
abas'd 

Because  of  our  transgression  ; 

But  now  for  us,  by  being  rais'd, 

Hath  gain'd  life  and  salvation. 

'Tis  this  should  prompt  us  to  re- 
joice, [voice, 

To  praise  the  Lord  with  heart  and 

In  singing  Hallelujah ! 

2  By  none  of  all  the  human  race 
Could  death  and  hell  be  foiled; 
Sin  render'd  all  men  weak  and 

base, 
All  ruin'd  were  and  spoiled ; 


Death  having  enter'd  by  the  fall, 
Bore  sway  and  was  entail'don  all ; 
All  sinners  are  by  nature. 

3  But  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God, 
In  love  and  great  compassion, 
To  free  us  from  sin's  galling  load, 
Appear'd  in  human  fashion : 

He  hath  destroy'd  sin's  pow'r  and 

claim, 
And  left  death  nothing  but  the 

name; 
Its  sting  can't  hurt  believers. 

4  How  great  and  wond'rous  was 
the  strife, 

Life  was  by  death  assailed ! 


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But  Jesus   Christ,  the  Prince  of 

life, 
O'er  sin  and  death  prevailed ; 
He  triumph' d  over  them  in  death, 
And  we  areconqu'rors  too  by  faith 
In  Christ  our  risen  Saviour. 

5  He  is  the  blessed  Paschal  Lamb, 
By  God  himself  appointed: 

The  prophets  all  aloud  proclaim 
That  he  is  the  Anointed. 
If  on  our  hearts  his  blood  appeal*, 
We're  freed  from  death's  enslav- 
ing- fear, 
Subdu'dis  that  destroyer. 

6  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath 
made 

To  lively  hopes  to  raise  us  : 

Let  heav'n  rejoice,   let  earth  be 

glad. 
And  join  to  sing  his  praises : 
For  Christ,  our  everlasting  light, 
Dispels  the  clouds   of  sin's  dark 

night, 
And  all  the  pow'rs  of  darkness. 

7  The  bread  of  life  we  eat  in  faith 
Is  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour, 
Who    conquer'd   Satan,    sin  and 

death, 
And  liveth  now  and  ever  : 
Our  souls  desire  no  other  food, 
But  our    Redeemer's    flesh   and 

blood, 
Which  gives  us  life  eternal. 

131.*      T.  590. 

SlXG  Hallelujah,  Christ  doth 
And  peace  on  earth  restore !  [live, 
Come,  ransom'd  souls,  and  glory 
Sing,  worship  and  adore !  [give, 
With  grateful  hearts  to  him  we  p  ay 
Our  thanks  in  humble  wise  : 
Who  aught  unto  our  charge  can 
'Tis  God  that  justifies.  [lay  ? 

2  Who  can  condemn  r  since  Christ 

was  dead, 
And  ever  lives  to  God ; 
Now  our  whole  debt  is  fully  paid, 
He  saves  us  by  his  blood. 


The  ransom'd  hosts  in  earth  and 

heav'n 
Thro'  countless  choirs  proclaim : 
"  He  hath  redeem'd  us ;  praise  be 

giv'n 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb !" 

3  God  rais'd  him  up,  when  he  for 
Had  freely  tasted  death,  [all 
And  thus  redeem'd  us  from  the 
On  this  we  ground  our  faith,  [fall; 
For  God  thereby  his  sacrifice 
Declar'd,  unto  his  praise, 

An  all  -sufficient  ransom-price 
For  Adam's  fallen  race. 

4  The  God  of  peace  to  guilty  man 
Doth  pard'ning  grace  afford, 
Since  from  the  dead  he  brought 

again 
Our  Shepherd,  Head  and  Lord ; 
That  Shepherd  who  so  freely  shed 
His  blood  for  sinners  poor; 
Who  dy'd,  but  now  is  ris'n  indeed, 
And  lives  for  evermore. 

5  The  God  of  mercies  letus  praise, 
Who  saveth  fallen  men, 

And  by  his  pow'r  which  Christ  did 
From  death  begets  ag'ain     [raise. 
Us  to  a  lively  confidence, 
That  we  for  Jesus'  sake 
Shall  of  that  blest  inheritance, 
Reserv'd  for  us,  partake. 

6  His  resurrection's  pow'r  divine. 
By  grace  on  us  bestow'd, 
Renews  us,  that  we,  dead  to  sin, 
May  live  alone  to  God  : 

Thus  we,  supported  by  his  might, 
From  strength  to  strength  pro- 
ceed; [light, 
And,  walking  in  his  truth  and 
Praise  him  in  word  and  deed. 

7  In  all  we  do,constrain'd  by  love, 
We'll  joy  to  him  afford, 

And  to  God's  will  obedient  prove 
Thro'  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Sing  Hallelujah!   and  adore 
On  earth  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
Till  we  in  heav'n  shall  evermore 
Exalt  his  name,  Amen ! 


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132.     T.  590. 

XjELIEVING  souls,  rejoice  and 
Your  risen  Saviour  see,  [sing-, 

And  say,  "  O  death,  where  is  thy 
O  grave,  thy  victory  ?"  [sting  ? 
He  dy'd  your  guilty  souls  to  save; 
And,  dying,  conquer'd  death; 
Was  bury'd  in  the  gloomy  grave, 
But  re-assum'd  his  breath. 

2  Rejoice,    your   conqu'ring-  Sa- 
viour lives, 

He  lives,  to  die  no  more  ; 

And  life  eternal  freely  gives, 

Since  he  our  sorrows  bore, 

To  all  who  their  lost  state  bewail; 

For  Jesus'  precious  blood 

Doth  for  each  contrite  soul  prevail 

Before  the  throne  of  God. 

3  Sing  praises  to  our  risen  Lord ; 
Life,  immortality, 

And  lasting  bliss,  are  now  res  tor 'd 
For  all,  for  you  and  me. 
Believe  the  wond'rous  deed,  my 
Adore  his  saving  name ;        [soul, 
Rejoice,  ye  saints,  from  pole  to 

pole 
His  love  and  pow'r  proclaim. 

4  The  Prince  of  life  reclin'd  his 
Expiring  on  the  cross ;         [head, 
But  now  the  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed, 
Is  ris'n  and  lives  for  us. 
Rejoice,  and  in  the  dust  adore 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 

He  liveth  now  and  evermore, 
For  evermore  to  reign. 

133.      T.  50. 

IvEJOICE,    O  church,  the  Sa- 

viour's  bride, 
All  grief  and  mourning  lay  aside: 
With  cheerful  hearts   and  voices 

sing 
The  resurrection  of  our  king.  Hal . 

2  He,  having  triumph'd  over  death, 
Now  re-assumes  his  vital  breath: 
The  angels  wait  with   watchful 

eyes, 
And  joy  to  see  their  God  arise. 


3  Our    gracious    Saviour,    Head 
and  Lord,  [word; 

Hath  well  perform'd  his  promis'd 
And  now  would  have  his  church 

rejoice; 
He  loves  to  hear  her  cheerful  voice. 

4  Let  us  then  with  the  heav'nly 
throng 

Noav  join  in  that  eternal  song  : 
"  Salvation  to  our  God  and  King, 
Whose  death  did  our  redemption 
bring." 

5  Blessing  and  praise  we  give  to 
thee,  [free ; 

That  thou  from  death  hast  set  us 
Thy  resurrection  from  the  grave 
Proves  clearly  thou  hast  pow'r  to 
save. 

6  Thy  blood  shall  wash  our  gar- 
ments white,  [bght, 

Then  we,  with  all  the  saints   in 

Shall  joyful  meet  our  Lord  and 

Head;  [shed. 

We  know  for  us  thy  blood  was 

7  Astonish' d,  at  thy  footstool  low, 
With  humble  gratitude  we  bow  : 
Our  words  can  never  fully  tell 
What  in  our  thankful  hearts  we 

feel! 

134.      T.  595. 

C  HRISTIANS,     dismiss    your 

fear ; 
Let  hope  and  joy  succeed,    [hear, 
The  joyful  news    with  gladness 
"  The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed!" 
The  promise  is  fulfill'd 
In  Christ  our  only  Head ; 
Justice  with  mercy's  reconcil'd ; 
He  lives,  who  once  was  dead. 

2  The  Lord  is  ris'n  again, 
Who  on  the  cross  did  bleed; 
He  lives  to  die  no  more,  Amen ! 
The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed. 
I  fe  truly  tasted  death 
For  wretched  fallen  men  ; 
In  bitter  pangs  resign'dlris  breath, 
But  now  is  ris'n  again. 


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3  He  hath  himself  the  keys 
Of  death,  the  grave  and  hell; 
His  is  the  victory  and  praise, 
And  he  rules  all  thing's  well. 
Death  now  no  more  I  dread, 
But  cheerful  close  mine  eyes : 
Death  is  a  sleep,  the  grave  a  bed  ; 
With  Jesus  I  shall  rise. 

135.     T.  11. 

GLORY  unto  Jesus  be  ! 
From  the  curse  he  set  us  free ; 
All  our  guilt  on  him  was  laid, 
He  the  ransom  fully  paid. 

2  All  his  glorious  work  is  done; 
Godrs  well  pleased  in  his  Son  ; 
For  he  rais'd  him  from  the  dead, 
Christ  now  reigns,  the  church's 

Head. 

3  His  redeem'd  his  praise  shpw 
forth, 

Ever  glorying  in  his  worth ; 
Angels  sing  around  the  throne, 
"  Thou  art  worthy,  thou  alone !" 

4  Ye  who  love  him,  cease  to  mourn, 
He  will  certainly  return  ; 

All  his  saints  with  him  shall  reign ; 
Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come!  Amen. 

136.      T.  580. 

JeSUS,  who  dy'd  the  world  to 

save, 
Revives  and  rises  from  the  grave, 
By  his  almighty  pow'r  : 
From  sin  and  death  he  sets  us  free, 
He  captive  leads  captivity, 
He  lives  again,  to  die  no  more. 

2  Children  of  God,  look  up  and  see 
Your  Saviour,  cloth' d  with  Majes- 
Triumphant  o'er  the  tomb  :  [ty, 
Cease,  cease  to  grieve,  cast  off 

your  fears, 
In  heav'n  your  mansions  he  pre- 
pares, 
And  soon  will  come  to  take  you 
home. 


3  His  church  is  still  his  joy  and 

crown, 
He  looks  with  love  and  pity  down 
On  her  he  did  redeem  :      [knows, 
Each  member  of  his   church  he 
He  shares   their  joys   and   feels 

their  woes,  [him. 

And  they  shall  ever  reign  with 

137.*      T.  22. 

REJOICE,  the  Lord  in  triumph 
reigns,  [chains, 

Breaks  death  and  hell's  infernal 
Retakes  his  life  and  majesty ! 
Praise  him  to  all  eternity  ! 

2  Behold  the  great  accuser  cast, 
The  hour  of  darkness  now  is  past; 
No  right  to  us  can  Satan  claim, 
If  we  believe  in  Jesus'  name. 

138?      T.  14. 

v/N  this  glad  day  a  brighter 
Of  glory  was  display' d  [scene 
By  God  th'  eternal  Word,  than 
The  universe  was  made.       [when 

2  He  riseth,  who  mankind  hath 

bought 
With  grief  and  pain  extreme  : 
'Twas  great  to  speak  the  world 

from  nought, 
'Tis  greater  to  redeem. 

139.*      T.  132. 

\y  HRIST,  being  risen  from  the 
To  Mary  show'd  his  favor,  [tomb, 
And  kindly  called  her  by  name  ; 
She,  when  she  saw  her  Saviour, 
Directly  tum'd  about  in  haste, 
His  feet  with  heart-feit  joy  em- 

brac'd, 
And  hail'd  her  risen  Master. 

2  His  holy  name  for  ever  be 
Adored,  bless'd  and  praised, 
That  he  hath  such  invariably 
To  taste  his  friendship  raised, 
As  Mary  Magdalen,  and  me, 
Who  nought  can    boast  of,  but 
that  he  Fsipns. 

Hath  pardon'd  their  transgres- 


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Of  the  Ascension  of  Christ,  &c. 


3  How   happy    feels    a    contrite 
heart, 

Enjoying- Christ's  salvation! 
Those  who  have  chosen  Mary's 

part 
And  fav'rite  occupation, 
Find  in  our  Saviour,  day  and  night, 
A  source  of  comfort  and  delight; 
'Tis  this  makes  life  important. 

4  Hepardon'dme,  like  Magdalen, 
I   love  him,  my  Preserver ! 

I  love  him,  but  (it  gives  me  pain) 
I  love  not  with  such  fervor. 
When  Jesus  I  shall  once  behold, 
I  then  shall  feel  as  she  of  old, 
When  he  to  her  appeared. 

140.*      T.  183. 

XIAIL,  all  hail,  victorious  Lord 

and  Saviour ! 
Thou  hast  burst  the  bonds    of 

death ! 
Grant  us,  as  to  Mary,  that  great 

favor 
To  embrace  thy  feet  in  faith  : 
Thou  hast  in  our  stead  the  curse 

endured, 
And  for  us  eternal  life  procured ; 
Joyful,  we  with  one  accord 
Hail  thee  as  our  risen  Lord. 


2  O  thou    matchless   Source  of 

consolation, 
Scarce  thy  resting  moments  end 
When  aheart-enliv'ning  salutation 
To  thy  children  thou  dost  send; 
We  would  share  thy  dear  disci- 
ples' feeling,  [ing ; 
As  before  their  risen  Master  kneel- 
Thus  shall  we,  with  all  our  heart, 
Witness  what  a  Friend  thou  art ' 

141.*      T.  205. 

J  ESUS,  who  is  always  near, 

To  assuage  his  children's  grief, 

Unto  Thomas  did  appear, 

To  remove  his  unbelief, 

"  Come,"  he  said,  "my  nail  prints 

view,  [thro';" 

And  my  side,   the  spear  pierc'd 
Bold  in  faith  he  then  avow'd  : 
"  Christ,  thou  art  my  Lord,  mv 

God!" 

2  1  would  go  from  pole  to  pole 
To  behold  my  risen  Lord ; 
But  content  thyself,  my  soul, 
Listen  to  thy  Saviour's  word  : 
"  They  who  me  by  faith  receive, 
"Without  seeing  who  believe, 
Trust  my  word  and  thereon  rest, 
They  abundantly  are  blest." 


VII.  Of  the  Ascension  of  Christ ;  his  Sitting  at  the  Right 
Hand  of  God,  and  interceding  for  us. 


142.*     T.  83. 

SURELY  God  is  present  here! 
Since  the  Lord  With  grace  and 

favor 
To  my  spirit  doth  appear, 
As  my  Jesus,  as  my  Saviour ; 
For  the  holy  Trinity 
Is  to  us  in  Jesus  nigh. 

2  O  might  all  my  wishes  tend 
Unto  Christ  without  cessation, 
lie's  my  best  and  nearest  Friend, 
Full  of  grace,  truth  and  salvation; 


I,  when  he  is  present,  feel 
Happiness,  no  tongue  can  tell. 

3  Holy  awe  pervades  my  heart, 
When  I  see  my  great  Creator 
Of  man's  nature  taking  part, 
That  he,  as  my  Mediator, 
Might  lay  down  his  life  for  me, 
And  from  deathmightsetmefree. 

4  In  the  grave  for  me  he  lay, 
Then  arose,  with  pow'r,  and  glo- 
rious, 

Grace  triumphant  to  display, 
Proving  over  death  victorious;. 


Of  the  Ascension  of  Christ,  &c. 


31 


And  for  forty  days  was  seen, 
By  his  foll'wers,  God  with  men ! 

5  "When  the  Lord's  disciples  saw 
Jesus,  gloriously  arrayed,  [draw, 
From  their  longing  sight  with- 
in a  cloud  to  heav'n  conveyed; 
Sure,  alternate  grief  and  joy 
Did   their  hearts   and    thoughts 

employ. 

6  He  ascended  up  on  high, 
Glorious  and  with  honor  crowned, 
Cloth'd  in  god-like  majesty, 

Is  at  God's  right-hand  enthroned; 
And  doth  still  as  man  appear, 
Pleading  for  poor  shiners  there. 

7  Godheprais'd,they  who arehis, 
In  this  present  dispensation 
Nought  essential  ever  miss, 
Since  they  share  in  his  salvation ; 
Tho'  unseen,  he's  nigh  to  all, 
Who  in  truth  upon  him  call. 

8  O  when  will  the  time  draw  near, 
That  he,  who  to  heav'n  ascended, 
Will  in  majesty  appear, 

By  the  heav'nly  hosts  attended! 
But  we're  silent ; — to  believe 
Is  our  lot,  while  here  we  live. 

143.*      T.58. 

1  E,  the  Lord's  redeemed, 
Holy,  beloved, 

Who    as    new    creatures  are   in 
Christ  approved, 

Look  heaven-ward ! 

2  That  he,  who  ascended 
For  our  salvation, 

May  give  you  of  his  grace  a  sweet 
sensation,       Tho'  still  unseen. 

3  Countenance  majestic, 
Yet  kind  and  gracious, 

Of  our  once  suff'ring,  now  exalted 
Jesus !  We  gaze  at  thee. 

4  Hark !  the  Father  welcomes 
His  Son  beloved : 

"  Come  thou,  whose pow'rful  arm 
victorious  proved, 

Come  to  my  throne ! 


5  Sit  thou  at  my  right-hand, 
Till  for  thy  passion, 

Thy  foes  shall  at  thy  footstool 
with  prostration 

Confess  thee  Lord." 

6  At  the  word  of  th'  Father, 
With  awe  before  him 

The  countless  heav'nly  hosts  fall 
down,  adore  him, 

And  homage  pay. 

7  While  on  earth  we  tarry, 
His  death  and  passion 

We  will  show  forth,  and  our 
sanctification 

From  him  derive. 

8  With  his  ransom'd  people, 
Each  day  that  passes 

Shall  be  devoted  unto  solemn 
praises  For  Jesus' death. 

9  Lamb  of  God  most  holy! 
Praise,  honor,  blessing, 

Be  giv'n  to  God,  thro'  thee,  by 
all  possessing 

Thy  saving  grace. 

10  Everlasting  praises 
And  adoration 

To  him,  who  hath  himself  by  Je- 
sus' passion 

-      To  us  made  known  ! 

11  Holy,  holy,  holy ! 
In  earth  and  heaven, 

To  God  and  to  the  Lamb  be  glory 
given  By  all  that  breathe ! 

144.      T.  14. 

JL  HELordascendethuponhigh, 
Deck'd  with  resplendent  wounds ; 
While  shouts  of  vict'ry  rend  the 

sky, 
And  heav'n  with  joy  resounds. 

2  Eternal  gates  their  leaves  un- 
fold, 

Receive  the  conqu'ring  King :  - 

The  angels  strike  their  harps  of 
gold, 

And  saints  triumphant  sing. 


52 


Of  the  Ascension  of  Christ,  &c. 


3  Sinners,  rejoice;  he  dy'd  for  you; 
For  you  prepares  a  place; 

His  spirit  sends,  you  to  endow 
With  ev'ry  gift  and  grace. 

4  His  blood,  which  did  for  you 
atone, 

For  your  salvation  pleads ; 

And  seated  on  his  Father's  throne, 

He  reigns  and  intercedes. 

145.*     T.  146. 

vr  O  up  with  shouts  of  praise  ! 
Go  up,  High-priest,  to  heaven  ! 
Who  hast  the  ransom'd  race 
Upon  thy  heart  engraven ; 
Though  seated  on  thy  throne, 
Thou  deign 'st  to  hear  our  pray'r  ; 
Nor  art  ash  am 'd  to  own, 
That  we  thy  brethren  are. 

146.*      T.  26. 

O  COMFORT,  words  can  ne'er 
express !  [ed, 

That,  by  th'  angelic  hosts  attend- 

Our  gracious  Lord  to  heav'n  as- 
cended, 

There  to  prepare  for  us  a  place. 

147,     T. 580. 

WHEN"    thou,    dear    Saviour, 

didst  ascend, 
"  My  hosts,"  thy  Father    said, 

"  attend. 
And  worship  ye  the  Son." 
With  loud  acclaims  of  joy  they 

gaz'd, 
And  cheerful  Hallelujahs  rais'd, 
Adoring  humbly  at  thy  throne. 

2  Can  we  thy  triumphs  e'er  forget? 
Shall  we  not  worship  at  thy  feet, 
For  all  thy  griefs  and  pain  ? 
Yes,  we  will  j  oin  th'  angelic  throng, 
In  singing  that  eternal  song  : 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  he  was 
slain!" 

3  Th'  assembly,  which  with  thee 
at  rest  [drest, 

Appears    in     spotless    garments 


Bows  down  and  humbly  sings : 
We  too  thy  saving  name  will  bless, 
And  thee,  our  gracious  Lord,  con- 
fess [kings  ! 
The  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of 

148.*      T.  132. 

JlVAISE  your  devotion,   mortal 

tongues, 
To  praise  the  King  of  glory  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  him  who  went  before  you  : 
Lo!  angels    strike  their   loudest 

strings, 
For  heav'n  and  all  created  things 
Must  sound  Immanuel's  praises. 

2  Ye  mourning   souls,    look  up- 
ward too, 

For  Christ  is  now  preparing, 

At  God's  right-hand  a  place  for 

you; 
Shake  off  all  thoughts  despairing : 
Thence  he  your  gracious  Lord 

will  come  [home, 

To  fetch  your  longing  spirits 
And  crown  your  love  and  labor. 

3  Since  he  o'er  heav'n  bears  sove- 
reign sway, 

By  all  it's  pow'rs  attended; 
And  hath  more  graces  to  display 
Than  can  be  comprehended : 
Fear  not,  for  he  his  blessing*  pours 
On  such  meek  humble  breasts  as 

yours, 
The  objects  of  his  favor. 

119.     T.  22. 

JL  O  thee,  our  Lord,  all  praise  be 

giv'n, 
For  thy  ascending  up  to  heav'n: 
Support  us  while  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  kindly  hear  us  when  we  pray. 

2  Tho'    seated   on   thy    Father's 
throne,  [own ; 

Thou  ne'er  wilt  cease  thy  flock  to 
For  we  believe,  that  thou  art  near 
When  in  thy  presence  we  appear. 


Of  the  Ascension  of  Christ,  &c. 


o: 


3  For  us  to  heav'n  thou  didst  as- 
cend, 

To  plead  our  cause,  and  to  attend 
To  all  our  wants,  yea,  to  prepare 
A  place  for  us,  thy  bliss  to  share. 

4  At  parting-  from  thy  little  fold, 
Thy  second  advent  was  foretold; 
Therefore  we  wait  with  eagerness, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  behold  thy  face. 

150.  T.  590. 

\»  E   sing-  thy  praise,    exalted 

Lamb, 
Who  sitt'stupon  the  throne: 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy 

name, 
Who  worthy  art  alone  ! 
Thy  sacred,  bruised  body  bore 
Our  sins  upon  the  tree : 
And  now  thou  liv'st  for  evermore: 
O  may  we  live  to  thee ! 

2  Poor  sinners,  sing  the  Lamb 
that  dy'd ! 

(What  themecan  sound  so  sweet!) 
His  drooping  head,  his  streaming 

side, 
His  pierced  hands  and  feet;  [love, 
With  all  that  scene  of  suff 'ring 
Which  faith  presents  to  view; 
For  now  he  reigns  and  lives  above, 
Yea,  lives  and  reigns  for  you. 

3  Was  ever  grace,  Lord,  rich  as 
thine, 

-Can  aught  so  great  be  nam' d? 

What  pow'rful  beams  of  love  di- 
vine 

Thy  tender  heart  inflam'd ! 

Ye  angels,  praise  his  glorious 
name, 

Who  lov'd  and  conquer'd  thus ; 

And  we  will  likewise    laud  the 

For  he  was  slain  for  us.     [Lamb, 

151.  T.  595. 

J  ESUS,  who  dy'd,  is  now  " 
^Seated  upon  his  throne  : 
The  angels,  who  before  him  bow, 
His  just  dominion  own. 


2  Th'  un worthiest  of  his  friends 
Upon  his  heart  he  bears  ; 

He  ever  to  their  cause  attends, 
For  them  a  place  prepares. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  condescend 
My  advocate  to  be  : 

1  could  not  have  a  better  friend 
To  plead  with  God  for  me. 

152.*      T.  58. 

A  HE   man  of  sorrows,   whose 

most  precious  blood 
Pleads  now  our  cause  before  the 

throne  of  God, 
Is  in  glory  seated,  and  with  com- 
passion [congregation 
Beholds,  both  far  and  near,  each 
With  looks  of  love, 

153.      T.  14. 

J  ESUS,  our  High-priest  and  our 

Head, 
Whobear'st  our  flesh  and  blood.. 
And  always  interced'st  for  us 
Before  the  throne  of  God  ; 

2  We  know  thou  never  canst  for- 
get 

Us  thy  weak  members  here  ; 
Yea,  when  we  suffer  in  the  least. 
Thou  part  with  us  wilt  bear. 

3  Thou  with  great  tenderness  art 
touch'd 

At  what  thy  children  feel ; 
When    by    temptations    we    are 

press'd, 
Thou  know'st  well  what  we  ail. 

4  Thou  hast  a  tender  sympathy 
With  ev'ry  grief  and  pain ; 

For  when  thou  wast  a  man  on 

earth, 
Thou  didst  the  same  sustain. 

5  And  tho'  in  heav'n  exalted  now. 
Yet  thou  to  us  art  near ;  [wants, 
Know'st  all  our  weaknesses  and 
And  list'nest  to  our  pray'r. 

6  What  shall  we  say  for  this  thy 
But  'fore  thee  prostrate  lie ;  [Jove; 
2 


54  Of  God,  as  manifested  in  the  Creation, 


And  thank  thee  that  thou  wast  a 
To  all  eternity.  [man, 


T.  14. 

we  meditate   the 


±54!, 

With  fa 

grace 
Of  our  High-priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  fill'd  with  tenderness, 
His  bowels  yearn  with  love. 

2  In  all  our  griefs  he  takes  a  share, 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame; 

He  knows  what  sore  temptations 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same.      [are, 

3  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 
Pour'd  out  strong-  cries  and  tears; 


And,  in  his  measure,  feels  afresh 
What  ev'ry  member  bears. 

4  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking* 
But  raise  it  to  a  flame;  [flax, 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  ad- 
His  mercy  and  his  pow'r;     [dress 
We  shall  obtain  deliv'ring  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

6  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 
Before  his  Father's  face; 

Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to 

plead, 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 


VIII.   Of  God,  as  manifested  in  the  Creation,  Preserva- 
tion and  Government  of  the  World. 


±55.*     T.  234. 

\J  GOD,  thou  bottomless  abyss! 
Thee  to  describe  I  am  not  able; 

1  can't  express  thy  properties. 
Thy  heights  and  depths  unmea- 

Burable ! 
Thou'rt  an  unfathomable  sea, 
The  God  of  universal  nature: 
True  wisdom  is  not  found  in  me, 
I'm  a  short-sighted  feeble  creature. 
I'd  place  thee  full  in  view, 
And  give  thee  praises  due; 
But  with  mere  weakness  I'm  sur- 
rounded; 
For  all  that  thou  art,  knows 
Nor  origin,  nor  close;  [ed  ! 

Ah,  here  my  senses  are  confound- 

2  All  sprung  from  thine  omnipo- 
tence, 

What  now  or  ever  hath  subsisted: 
No  single  atom  comes  by  chance; 
Wert  thou  not,  nothing  had  exist- 
ed. 
Whate'er  accosts  our  ear  or  eye, 
Object  of  knowledge  or  the  senses, 
Derives  its  origin  from  thee, 
Its  being  at  thy  word  commences : 


None  can  control  thy  will ; 

What  is  impossible 

With  men,  thou  to  effect  art  able. 

Thou  to  thyself  alone 

Art  adequately  known ; 

Thy  wisdom  is  immeasurable. 

3  No  limits  thee  can  circumscribe, 
Thy  kingdom  ev'ry  where  extend- 

eth ;  [scribe  ? 

Who  can  thy  greatness  e'er  de- 
Thy  praise  and  power  never  end- 
Thou  stretchest  to  infinity,    [eth. 
Beyond  the  highest  heavens  seated; 
Thy  glorious  name,  thy  majesty 
Can  never  be  conceiv'd  or  meted. 
Thou  art  ador'd  by  all, 
Each  must  before  thee  fall ; 
Whoe'er  in  confidence  applied 
To  thee  in  his  distress, 
Prov'd  thy  unbounded  grace, 
And  all  his  wants  were  well  sup- 
plied. 

4  Counsel  and  deed  are  one  with 
thee, 

And  justice  in  thy  court  presideth; 
Perfection's  thine,  without  degree, 
And  love  thy  character  abideth. 


Preservation  and  Government  of  the  World.        85 


Mercy  and  faithfulness  most  true, 
And  grace  and  goodness  beyond 

measure, 
Are  ev'ry  morning  to  us  new, 
According  to  thy  own  good  pleas - 
Each  moment  of  our  days     [ure. 
Thy  tender  care  displays, 
And  some  new  pledge  of  mercy 

showeth. 
What  we  are  or  shall  be, 
Must  be  deriv'd  from  thee, 
From  whom  alone  each  blessing 

floweth. 

5  Ah !  who  can  render  thee  just 
praise  ? 

Who?  tho'  his*heart  and  tongue 

combined! 
No  temple  is  thy  dwelling-place, 
Thy  worship  cannot  be  confined ; 
By  building  shrines,  where  thou 

shalt  be, 
No  man  thy  proper  aim  attain eth; 
Thou  lovest  him,  who  trusts  in 

thee, 
And  prostrate  at  thy  feet  remain- 

eth; 
What  man  performs  for  thee, 
Shall  his  own  profit  be; 
Thou  of  his  gifts  hast  no  occasion: 
Thou  dost  on  him  bestow 
Life,  and  salvation  too; 
But  thou  receivest  no  accession. 

6  Thy  hand  rewards,   tho'  all  is 
thine, 

Thou !  by  whose  fire  thy  foes  must 

perish ; 
Altho'  its  genial  warmth  and  shine 
Thy  friends  meanwhile  doth  warm 

and  cherish. 
The  seraphim  with  sweetest  tone 
Express  their  praise  and  adoration; 
The  elders,  kneeling  at  thy  throne, 
Serve  thee  with  deepest  veneration . 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  pow'r, 
And  glory  evermore! 
With  humble  awe  I  sink  ashamed 
Before  thy  majesty^ 
Thou  art  essentially 
All  that  is  great  and  holy  named ! 


156.      T.  14. 

Almighty  God,  thou  sov'- 

reign  Lord, 
'Fore  thee  we  prostrate  fall, 
In  heaven  and  on  earth  ador'd, 
As  the  great  Cause  of  all. 

2  Thou  canst  not  by  our  eyes  be 
seen, 

Thou  art  a  spirit  pure, 

Who  from  eternity  hast  been, 

And  always  shalt  endure. 

3  Present  alike  in  ev'ry  place 
Thy  Godhead  we  adore, 
Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and 

space 
Thou  dwellest  evermore. 

4  In  wisdom  infinite  thou  art, 
Thine  eye  doth  all  things  see, 
And  ev'iy  thought  of  ev'ry  heart 
Is  fully  known  to  thee. 

5  Whate'er  thou  wilt,  thou,  Lord, 
canst  do 

Here  and  in  heav'n  above, 
But  chiefly  we  rejoice  to  know 
Almighty  God  is  Love! 

6  Thou  lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands 
have  made ; 

Thy  goodness  we  rehearse, 

In  shining  characters  display'd 

Throughout  the  universe. 

7  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures 
wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food : 

Thy  lib'ral  hand  provides  them 

meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good- 

8  Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 
My  God,  my  heav'nly  King  ! 

Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  harmonious  sing. 

9  Creatures  with  all  their  endless 
race; 

Thy  pow'r  and  praise  proclaim : 
May  we,who  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name! 


m 


Of  God,  as  manifested  in  the  Creation, 


A57.*      T.  22. 

Monarch  of  ail,  with  humble 

fear  [raise, 

To  thee  heav'n's  hosts  their  voices 
Ev'n  earth  and  dust  thy  bounties 

share: 
Let  earth  and  dust  attempt  thy 

praise. 

2  Before  thy  face,  O  Lord  most 

high! 
Sinks  all  created  glory  down  ! 
Yet  be  not  wroth  with  me,  that  I, 
Vile  worm,  draw  near  thy  awful 

throne. 

o  Of  all  thou  the  beginning  art, 
Of  all  things  thou  alone  the  end : 
On  thee  still  fix  my  wav'ring  heart, 
To  thee  let  all  my  actions  tend. 

4  Thou,  Lord,  art  light:  thy  native 

ray 
No  shade,  no  variation  knows; 
To  my  dark  soul  thy  light  display, 
The  brightness  of  thy  face  dis- 
close. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  love:  from  thee 

pure  love 
Flows    forth    in    unexhausted 

streams ; 
Let  me  its  quick'ning  virtue  prove, 
O  fill  my  heart  with  sacred  flames! 

6  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  thou 
alone :  [sire, 

With  eager  hope,  with  warm  de- 
Thee  may  I  still  my  portion  own, 
To  thee  in  ev'ry  thought  aspire. 

7  So  shall  my  ev'ry  pow'r  to  thee 
In  love  and  endless  praises  rise; 
Yea,  body,  soul  and  spirit  be 
Thy  ever  living  sacrifice. 

8  Lord  God  almighty,  ceaseless 
praise  [giv'n ; 

In  heav'n,  thy  throne,  to  thee  is 
Here,  as  in  heav'n,   thy  name  we 

bless, 
For  where  thy  presence  sliines,  is 

heav'n. 


158.      T.  14. 

jLONG  ere  the  lofty  skies  were 

spread, 
Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne; 
Ere  man  was  form'd,  or  angels 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone.       [made, 

2  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er 
decrease, 

But  still  maintain  their  prime, 
Eternity's  his  dwelling-place, 
And  ever  is  his  time. 

3  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes 
The  present  and  the  past,     [flow, 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  sow, 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

159.*      T.  590. 

LORD,  when  thou  saidst,  "  So 
let  it  be,"  [shone, 

The  heav'ns    were   spread,    and 

And  this  whole  earth  stood  glo- 
riously ; 

Thou  spak'st,  and  it  was  done ; 

The  whole  creation  still  records, 

Unto  this  very  day, 

That  thou  art  God,  the  Lord  of 

Thee  all  things  must  obey,  [lords; 

160.  T.  22. 

liORD  !  I  contemplate  with  de- 
light [night: 
Thy  various  works,  both  day  and 
What  glory  shines  thro'  ev'ry  part, 
What  boundless  pow'r,  what 
wond'rous  art! 

2  All  things  in  beauteous  form 

appear'd, 
By  thy  almighty  Fiat  rear'd: 
At  last  thou  from  the  dust  didst 

raise 
Tlune  image,  Man,  unto  thy  praise. 

161.  T.  22. 

IjrTVE    to    our    God    immortal 

praise! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways; 


Preservation  and  Government  of  the  World.        57 


Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King*   of  kings   with    glory 
crown. 

2  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread 
the  sky, 

And  fixt  the  starry  lights  on  high: 
He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night. 

3  He  sent  his  son  with  pow'r  to 
save 

From  guilt,  from  darkness,  and 

the  grave: 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  Thro*  this  vain  world  he  guides 
our  feet, 

And  leads  us  to  his  heav'nly  seat; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no 


162.      T.  166. 

HljGH  in  the  heav'ns,  eternal 

God,     :         .  . 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  thro'  ev'ry 

cloud  [signs. 

That  veils  on  earth  thy  wise  de- 
For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 
As  mountains  their   foundations 

keep ;  [hands ; 

Great    are   the  wonders  of  thy 
Thyjudgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

2  Thy  providence   is    kind   and 
large,  [share; 

Both  man^  and  beast  thy  bounty 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
But  man  is  thy  peculiar  care. 
My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace! 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort 

springs, 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

3  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast; 
There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 
And  we  the'  living  water  taste. 


Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free, 
Springs  from  thy  presence,  gra- 
cious Lord, 
And  in  thy  light  divine  we  see 
The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  word. 

163.*      T.214. 

1  WILL  sing  to  my  Creator, 
Unto  God  I'll  render  praise, 
Who,  by  ev'ry  thing  in  nature, 
Magnifies  his  tender  grace. 
Nought  but  loving  condescension 
Still  inclines  his  faithful  heart 
To  support  and  take  their  part, 
Who  pursue  his  blest  intention. 
All  things  to  their  period  tend, 
But  his  mercy  hath  no  end. 

2  Yea,  his  Son  his  heart  paternal 
Freely  did  give  up  for  me, 

Me  to  save  from  death  eternal 
And  from  endless  misery. 
Depth  of  lovepast comprehension! 
Whence  can  my  weak  spirit  fetch 
Thoughts    profound    enough   to 

reach 
This  unfathom'd  condescension ! 
All  things,  &c. 

3  His  good  Spirit's  blest  instruc- 
tion 

In  his  word  to  me  is  giv'n, 
Whose  unerring  manuduction 
Leads  me  in  the  way  to  heav'n. 
He  endows  my  soul  and  spirit 
With  the  light  of  living  faith, 
To  o'ercome  sin,  world  and  death, 
And  escape  the  hell  I  merit. 
All  things,  &c. 

4  My  soul's  welfare  he  advances, 
For  my  body  he  doth  care; 

Aid  and  comfort  he  dispenses, 
When  I  call  on  himbypray'r; 
When    my   nat'ral    strength    is 

shrinking, 
In  the  time  of  utmost  need, 
He,  my  God,    draws   nigh  with 

speed, 
And  recovers  me  from  sinking. 
All  things,  &c. 


58 


Of  God,  as  manifested  in  the  Creation, 


5  As  a  hen  is  us'd  to  gather 
Her  young   brood    beneath    her 

wings, 
So  hath  God,  my  heav'nly  Father, 
Kept  me  safe  from  hurtful  things; 
Had  my  God  withdrawn  his  favor, 
Had  not  his  protecting  grace 
Sav'd  me  in  each  trying  case, 

1  should  have  been  helped  never. 
All  things,  &c. 

6  Since  nor  end,  nor  bounds,  nor 
measure, 

In  God's  mercies  can  be  found, 
Heart  and  hands  I  lift  with  pleas- 
ure, 
As  a  child  in  duty  bound; 
Humbly  I  request  the  favor : 
Grant  me   grace  both   day  and 
i  night, 

Thee  to  love  with  all  my  might, 
Till  I  change  this  infant  savor 
For  that  taste  of  bliss  above, 
Perfect  praise  and  endless  love. 

164.      T.  14. 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my 
My  rising  soul  surveys.  [God, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm 

lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  O  how  shall  words  with  equal 
The  gratitude  declare,  [warmth 
That  glows  within  my  ravish'd 

heart ! 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thyprovidence  my  life  sustain' d, 
And  all  my  wants  redrest, 
When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 
And  hung  upon  the  breast. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and 
Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear,  [cries 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had 

learnt 
To  form  themselves  in  pray'r. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my 
Thy  tender  care  bestow'd,  [soul 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  fl o  w'd. 


6  When  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  o*" 
youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'd  me 
And  led  me  up  to  man.         [safe, 

7  Thro'  hidden  dangers,  toils  and 
It  gently  clear'd  my  way,  [deaths, 
And  thro'  the  pleasing  snares  of 
More  to  befear'd  thanthey.  [vice, 

8  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft 
hast  thou 

With  health  renew'd  my  face; 
And  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk 
Reviv'd  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious 
My  daily  thanks  employ;     [gifts 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

10  Thro'  ev'ry  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue ; 

And  after  death,  in  heav'n  with 
The  glorious  theme  renew,  [thee, 

11  Thro'  all  eternity  to  thee 
A  joyful  song  I'll  raise: 
But,  O!  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

165.      T.  14. 

A  N  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am; 
Thou  number's t  all  my  days : . 
As  thou  renew'st  my  being,  Lord, 
Let  me  renew  thy  praise. 

2  From  thee  I  am,  thro'  thee  I  am, 
And  for  thee  I  must  be : 
'Twere  better  for  me  not  to  live, 
Than  not  to  live  to  thee. 

3  Naked  I  came  into  this  world, 
And  nothing  with  me  brought ; 
And  nothing  have  I  here  deserv'd; 
Yet  I  have  lacked  nought. 

4  I  do  not  praisemy  lab'ring  hand, 
My  lab'ring  head,  or  chance: 
Thy  providence,  most   gracious 
Is  my  inheritance.  [God, 

5  Thy  bounty  gives  me  bread  with 
A  table  free  from  strife :      [peace, 


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Thy  blessing  is  the  staff  of  bread, 
Which  is  the  staff  of  life. 

6  The  daily  favors  of  my  God 
I  cannot  sing-  at  large : 

Yet  humbly  can  I  make  this  boast, 

1  am  th'  Almighty's  charge. 

7  Lord,  in  the  day,  thou  art  about 
The  paths  wherein  I  tread; 

And  in  the  night,  when  I  lie  down, 
Thou  art  about  my  bed. 

8  O  let  my  house  a  temple  be, 
That  I  and  mine  may  sing 
Hos annas  to  thy  majesty, 
And  praise  our  heav'nly  King. 

166.*     T.  192. 

HOW  well,  O  Lord,  art  thou 

thy  people  leading, 
Tho'  oft  thy  ways  seem  wonderful 

and  strange ! 
There  can  be  nothing  wrong  in 

thy  proceeding, 
Becausethy  faithfulness  can  never 

change, 
Thy  ways   seem  often   crooked, 

yet  are  straight, 
In  which  thy  children  are  ordain'd 

to  walk ; 
Should  all  to  ruin  seem  to  go  and 

wreck, 
At  last  'tis  seen  that  thou  art  wise 

and  great. 

2  Far  as  from  east  to  west,  thy 
wisdom  scatters 

Things,  which  man's  prudence  to 
combine  would  try ; 

And  that,  which  some  would  lay 
in  bonds  and  fetters, 

Is  by  thy  power  rais'd  to  reach 
the  sky :  [intend 

The  contrary  to  what  thou  dost 

Sometimes  presents  itself  to  hu- 
man sight ; 

Man,  while  he  thought  he  under- 
stood it  right, 

Is  often  disappointed  in  the  end. 


3  'Fore  thee  that's  nought,  which 
is  the  admiration 

Of  all ;  what's  nothing,  that  thou 

lov'st,  O  Lord ! 
Fine  words  with  thee  find  no  re- 
commendation, 
Thy  impulse  must  th'  emphatic 

pow'r  afford. 
The  haughty  pharisee  thou  pass- 

est  by, 
To   humble    sinners    thou    dost 

mercy  show; 
Thy  thoughts  are  very  high,  who 

can  them  know ! 
What  human  mind  thy  wisdom 

can  descry! 

4  We  magnify  thy  name,  O  God 
of  heaven! 

Who,   though  thou  kill'st,  dost 

also  quicken  us; 
When  wisdom's  treasures  unto  us 

are  given,  [licitous 

Thy  watchfulness,  thy  heart  so- 
To  seek  our  g'ood,  thou  dost  'fore 

us  display: 
To  dwell  among  us  is  thy  soul's 

delight ; 
Love  doth  thy  kind  paternal  heart 

excite 
To  lead  thy  children  on,  from  day 

to  day. 

5  Thou  know'st,  O  Lord,  how 
weak  we  are  and  feeble, 

Thou  clearly  canst  discern  our 
ignorance; 

To  help  ourselves  we're  utterly 
unable,  [tence. 

Our  very  actions  prove  our  impo- 

Therefore  thou  tak'st  us,  thou 
dost  us  uphold; 

Deal'st  father-like,  show'st  mo- 
ther's faithfulness: 

Those  sheep,  which  that  they're 
thine,  no  man  could  guess, 

Are  ever  fed,  and  kept  within  thy 
fold. 

6  Sometimes  it  seems,  thou  art 
severely  dealing,  [ate; 

Again  art  tender  and  compassion- 


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Of  God,  as  manifested  in  the  Creation, 


Thy  chastisement  corrects  us  when 

we're  failing-, 
Whene'er  our  minds  seek  to  ex- 

travagate. 
Then   bashfulness  forbids  us  to 

look  up ; 
Thou  pardon'st  us,  we  promise 

better  things ; 
Thy  holy  Spirit  peace  unto  us 

brings,  [stop. 

And  puts  to  all  extravagance  a 

7  O  give  me  heav'nly  wisdom's 

penetration, 
Thou,  whose  eye  hateth  all  de- 
ceitful shine!  [tion 
That  I  distinguish  nature's  opera- 
From   grace,  that  I   discern  thy 

light  from  mine. 
Let  no  strange  fire  be  kindled  in 

my  mind, 
Which  I  might  bring  before  thee 

foolishly, 
And   vainly  think,    O   Lord,    of 

pleasing  thee: 
How  blest  is  he  who  thy  true  light 

doth  find! 

167.*      T.  106. 

JJ.E  that  confides  in  his  Creator, 
Depending  on  him  all  his  days, 
Shall  bepreserv'din  fire  and  water, 
And  sav'd  in  many  dang'rous  ways. 
He  that  makes  God  his  staff  and 
stay,  [away. 

Builds  not  on  sand  that  glides 

2  What  gain'st  thou  by  thy  anx- 
ious caring  ? 

What  causes  thee  to  pine  away  I 
Thy  rest  and  health  thou  art  im- 
pairing [d&y. 
By  sigiis  and  groans  from  day  to 
Thou  art  but  addinggrief  to  grief, 
Instead  of  getting  sure  relief. 

3  Would  we  but  be  resign'd  and 
quiet, 

And  restin  God's  good  providence, 

Who  oft  prescribes  us  wholesome 

diet,  [sense! 

By  methods  cross  to  flesh   and 


To  him,  who  chose  us  for  his  own, 
Our  wants    and  cares  are  fully 
known. 

4  He  knows  the  hours  for  joy  and 
gladness, 

The  proper  time  and  proper  place; 
Are  we  but  faithful  'midst  our 

sadness, 
Seek  not  ourselves,  but  seek  his 

praise : 
He'll  come,  before  we  are  aware, 
And  dissipate  our  grief  and  care. 

5  God  can  this  hour  with  ev'ry 
dainty  [spread ; 

The  poor  man's  table  amply 
And  strip  therich  of  all  his  plenty, 
And  send  him  out  to  beg  his  bread: 
God  can  do  wonders,  if  he  please, 
Humble  the  one,  the  other  raise. 

6  Do  thou  with  faith  discharge 
thy  station, 

Keep  God's  commands  and  sing 

his  praise; 
Rely  on  him  for  preservation, 
On  whom  the  whole  creation  stays. 
The  man  that's  truly  wise  and 

just,  [trust. 

Makes  God,  and  God  alone,  his 

168.*      T.  151. 

COMMIT  thou  thy  each  griev. 
Into  his  faithful  hands,         [ance 
To  his  sure  care  and  guidance, 
Who  l.e.iv'n  and  earth  commands. 
For  he,  the  clouds'  director, 
Whom  winds  and  seas  obey, 
Will  be  thy  kind  protector, 
And  will  prepare  thy  way. 

2  Rely  on  God  thy  Saviour, 
So  shalt  thou  safe  go  on ; 
Build  on  his  grace  and  favor, 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done : 
Thou  canst  make  no  advances 
By  self-consuming  care  j 
But  he  his  help  dispenses, 
When  call'd  upon  by  pray'r. 

3  Thy  faithfulness  eternal, 
O  Father,  certainly 


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What's  good  or  detrimental 
Doth  for  thy  children  see  : 
Thee  all  things  serve  in  nature, 
According-  to  thy  will ; 
Thou,  as  the  great  Creator, 
Thy  counsel  dost  fulfil. 

4  My  soul !  then  with  assurance 
Hope  still,  he  not  dismay'd; 
He  will  from  each  incumbrance 
Again  lift  up  thy  head : 
Beyond  thy  wish  extended 
His  goodness  will  appear, 
When  he  hath  fully  ended 
What  caus'd  thy  needless  fear. 

169.*      T.  595. 

ijrIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 

Hope,  and  be  un dismay'd; 

Cod  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts 

thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head; 
Thro'  waves,    thro'  clouds   and 

storms^ 
He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  the 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day.       [night 

2  He  ev'ry  where  hath  way, 
And  all  things  serve  his  might, 
His  ev'ry  act  pure  blessing-  is, 
His  path  unsullied  light: 
When  he  makes  bare  his  arm, 
What  shall  his  work  withstand? 
When  he  his  people's  cause  de- 
fends, 

Who,  who  shall  stay  Ms  hand? 

3  Leave  to  his  sov'reign  sway 
To  choose  and  to  command; 
With    wonder   fill'd,    thou  then 

shaft  own 
How  wise,  how  strong  his  hand. 
Thou  comprehend'st  him  not, 
Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell, 
God  sits  as  sov'reign  on  the  throne, 
He  ruleth  all  things  well. 

4  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 
Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee; 

()  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 
Confirm  the  feeble  knee; 


Let  us,  in  life  and  death, 
Boldly  thy  truth  declare,  [breath, 
And    publish,    with    our    latest 
Thy  love  and  guardian-care. 

170.  T.  151. 

C  HILDREN  of  God  lack  noth- 
ing* 
His  promise  bears  them  thro'; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 
Will  clothe  Ms  people  too  ; 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens. 
No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  he,  who  feeds  the  ravens, 
Will  give  his  children  bread. 
2  Tho'  vine,  nor  fig-tree  neither, 
Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear ; 
Tho'  all  the  fields  should  wither, 
Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there: 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 
His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice  ; 
For,  while  in  him  confiding, 

1  cannot  but  rejoice. 

171.  T.  581. 

Vfc  UIET,  Lor  d}  my  fro  war  d  heart, 
Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 
Make  me  as  a  weaned  child  : 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleas'dwith  all  that  pleaseth  thee. 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 
Let  me  as  a  child  receive; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 
Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave : 
'Tis  enoug'h  that  thou  wilt  care, 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  ? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 
On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows   he's    neither   strong  nor 
Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone:    [wise, 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide, 

As  my  Father,  Guard  and  Guide. 

4  Thus  preserv'd  from    Satan's 
wiles, 

Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears, 
May  I  live  upon  thy  smiles, 
Till  the  promis'd  hour  appears, 
When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 


[      ™     ] 


IX.  Of  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy   Ghost, 


±72.*      T.  132. 

JL  O  God  on  high  all  glory  be ! 
And  thanks  that  he's  so  gracious, 
That  hence  to  all  Eternity- 
No  evil  shall  oppress  us.      [men, 
His  word  declares  good  will  to 
On  earth  is  peace  restor'd  again 
Thro'  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 

2  We   humbly    thee   adore    and 

praise, 
And  laud  for  thy  great  glory : 
Father,  thykingdom  lasts  always, 
Not  frail,  nor  transitory ; 
Thy  pow'r  is  endless  as  thy  praise, 
Thouspeak'st,  the  universe  obeys ; 
In  such  a  Lord  we're  happy. 

o  O  Jesus  Christ,  thou  Sonbelov'd 
Of  thy  celestial  Father, 
By  whom  all  enmity's  remov'd, 
And  all  the  lost  find  succor; 
Thou  slaughter'd  Lamb,  our  God 

and  Lord, 
To  needy  pray'rs  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy ! 

4  O  Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost, 
Thou  Source  of  consolation, 
From  Satan's  pow'r  thou  wilt,  we 

trust, 
Protect  Christ's  congregation, 
The  purchase  of  his  bitter  smart ; 
All  evil  graciously  avert, 
Lead  us  to  life  eternal. 

173.*     T.  97. 

MOST  holy,  blessed  Trinity! 
God,  prais'd  to  all  eternity! 
Lord  over  all,  whose  pow'r    did 

frame  [same; 

The  world,  and  still  upholds  the 
All  things  thou  reconcilest  unto 

thee;  jesty! 

With  awe  we  now  adore  thy  Ma- 

'2  Father  of  Jesus,  Lord  of  all, 
Thee  we  our  God  and  Father  call, 


Since  Jesus  made  us  by  his  blood 

Children,  and  blessed  heirs  of  God; 

Eternal  praise  and  thanks  are  due 
to  thee, 

From  Christ's  redeemed  blood- 
bought  property. 

3  O  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners 
slain, 

Who  didst  the  human  race  regain. 
And  claim'st  it  as  thy  property; 
Worthy  art  thou  eternally ! 
For  all  we  are  and  have  is  thine 
alone,  [thy  own. 

Ah !  take  and  keep  us  evermore 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  thee  we  raise, 
With  joyful  hearts,  our  thanks 

and  praise, 
For  leading  us  to  Christ  by  faith, 
And  glorifying  Jesus'  death; 
O  grant  us  all  the  grace,  in  him 

t'  abide,  [bride. 

That  he  may  glory  in  a  faithful 

5  Weallsay,  Amen!  deeply bow'd 
In  presence  of  the  Triune  God, 
By  whom  in  Christ  we're  fore-or- 

dain'd, 
To  happiness  that  knows  no  end; 
With  grateful  hearts    we  thank 

and  praise  the  Lord, 
His  savingnamefor  ever  beador'd! 

174.*     T.  230. 

JL  O    the    Father    thanks    and 
praises,  [raises, 

Whose  love  in  Christ  to  life  us 
And  comforts  us  in  all  distress ; 
Glory,  thanks  and  adoration, 
Be  giv'n  to  Christ  without  cessa- 
tion, [peace ; 
Whose  presence  yields  us  joy  and 
The  Spirit  magnify 
Who  doth   to   us    apply — Jesus' 
merit ;  [here, 
Our   God  revere, — He's    present 
Come,  worship  Him,with  filial  fear. 


Of  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


63 


2  Father  of  the  congregation, 
O  what  abundant  consolation 
We  in  thy  gracious  counsel  find, 
Which  by  Christ  was  manifested! 
His  coming-  in  the  flesh  attested 
Thy  tender  love  to  all  mankind ; 
Thy  name   we   magnify — To  all 

eternity; 
For  thy  mercies — unbounded  are; 
Thy  love  and  care 
Exceed    our    utmost    wish    and 

pray'r. 

3  Lord,  our  matchless  Friend  and 

Brother, 
Thy  praises  from  each  day  to  th' 

other 
I'll  sing-,  while  I  have  breath  in  me: 
God,  as  man  to  us  related! 
The   grateful    sense    thou    hast 

created, 
To  praise  excites  me  pow'rfully ; 
Rise,  spirit  of  gladness,  rise, 
Exalt  his  sacrifice,— Hallelujah! 
In  highest  strain — To  the  Lamb 

slain, 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  reply,  Amen. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  we  adore  thee, 
And  to  thy  name  give  praise  and 

glory, 
For  graciously  directing  us, 
To  seek  pardon,  peace  and  favor 
With  God,  thro'  Jesus  Christ  our 

Saviour, 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows; 
O  fill  us  with  his  love, 
So  that  our  walk  may  prove — To 

his  honor; 
And  grant  that  we — Continually 
May  to  thy  voice  obedient  be. 

175.      T.  39. 

O  FATHEPv  of  mercy,  be  ever 

ador'd ; 
Thy  love  was  displayed  in  sending 

our  Lord 
To  ransom  and  bless  us :  thy  good- 
ness we  praise 
For  sending  in  Jesus  salvation  by 


2  Most  merciful  Saviour,  who 
deignedst  to  die 

Our  curse  to  remove  and  our  par- 
don to  buy; 

Accept  our  thanksgiving,  almigh- 
ty to  save,  [believe. 

Who  openest  heaven  to  all  that 

3  O  Spirit  of  wisdom,  of  love, 
and  of  pow'r, 

We  prove  thy  blest  influence,  thy 

grace  we  adore : 
Whose   inward  revealing  applies 

our  Lord's  blood, 
Attesting  and  sealing  us  children 

of  God. 

176.  T.  206. 

O  FATHER!  hear— our  humble 
Us  kindly  own  [pray'r; 

As  children;  since  thy  Son, 
Whom  thou  so  graciously — And 

free 
Gav'st  up  to  die, — Did  satisfy 
For  Adam's  race; 
Procuring  truth  and  grace. 

2  Most  gracious  Lord, — Eternal 
Who  flesh  wast  made,        [Word ! 
Our  Saviour,  Friend  and  Head: 
Thou  Holy  Lamb  of  God,— Thy 

blood,  [faith 

Thy  pain  and  death, — Preserve  in 
Thy  church  while  here, 
Till  we  'fore  thee  appear. 

3  Dear  Comforter! — Receive  our 
Instruct  us,  Lord,  [pray'r, 
That  we  may  know  thy  word, 
And  thus  in  love  and  peace — In- 
crease, [small, 

Oh  may  we  all, — Both  great  and 
Count  all  things  loss 
Save  Jesus  and  his  cross. 

177.  T.  58. 

LORD  God,  Abba  Father, 
Who  didst,  to  bless  us, 
Send  thy  own  Son,  our  Lord,  and 
call  him  Jesus, 

We  worship  thee. 


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Of  the  Father. 


2  God  the  Son,  Redeemer, 
Who  by  thy  bleeding- 
Hast  sav'd  us  sinners,  and  for  us 

art  pleading-,         Remember  us. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  we  praise  thee, 
That  Christ's  revealed 

Unto  our  hearts,  and  that  by  thee 
we're  sealed  Unto  his  day. 

4  Bless'd  Three !  who  bear  record 
In  heav'nly  places, 
Vouchsafe   to    hear   our    fervent 

pray'rs  and  praises, 

For  Jesus'  sake. 

178.  T.  14. 

(J  UR  heav'nly  Father,  Source  of 

love, 
To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise; 
Thy  all-sustaining-pow'r  we  prove, 
And  gladly  sing-  thy  praise. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  thine  we  wish  to  be, 
Our  sacrifice  receive; 

-Made,  and  preserv'd,  and  sav'd 

by  thee, 
To  "thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's 
Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad;    [love 
So  shall  we  ever  live  and  move, 
And  be  with  Christ  in  God. 

4  Honor  to  the  almig-hty  Three, 
And  everlasting-  One; 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit,  and  the  Son. 

179.  T.  68. 

HOLY  Trinity!   • 

We  confess  with  joy, 

That  our  life  and  whole  salvation 

Flow  fromGod's  blest  incarnation, 

And  his  death  for  us 

On  the  shameful  cross. 

2  Had  we  angels'  tongues 
With  seraphic  songs,  [thee, 

Bowing  hearts  and  knees  before 
Triune  God !  we  would  adore  thee, 
En  the  highest  strain, 
For  the  Lamb  once  slain. 


Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

180.*      T.  185. 


>>  ITH  thy  presence,  Lord,  our 
Head  and  Saviour, 

Bless  us  all,  we  humbly  pray; 

Our  dear  heav'nly  Father's  love 
and  favor 

Be  our  comfort  ev'ry  day  ; 

May  the  Holy  Ghost  in  each  pro- 
ceeding [leading; 

Favor  us  with  his  most  gracious 

Thus  we  shall  be  truly  blest, 

Both  in  labor  and  in  rest. 

181.*      T.  58. 

A  HAT  our    Lord's  views  with 

us  may  be  attain'd, 
We  now  commend  ourselves,  with 

faith  unfeign'd, 
To  the  Father's  blessing,  to  the 

Son's  favor, 
The  Holy  Spirit's  guidance  now 

and  ever,      The  angels'  guard. 

182.  T.  167. 

31  AY  the  grace  of  Christ  our 

Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above ! 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
With  each  other  in  the  Lord; 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

183.  T.V66. 

JL  HAT  peace  which  God  alone 

reveals, 
And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 
Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our 

hearts : 
And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here  1 

184.  T.  185. 

1  HE  Lord  bless  and  keep  thee 

in  his  favor, 
As  his  chosen  property; 


Of  our  Heavenly  Father. 


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The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  on 

thee  ever, 
And  unto  thee  gracious  be; 
The    Lord   lift  his    countenance 

most  gTacious  [tious, 

Upon  thee,  and  be  to  thee  propi- 
And  his  peace  on  thee  bestow  : 
Amen,  Amen !  Be  it  so ! 

185.      T.  595. 

1  E  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  men  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

186.      T.  22. 

\\  ITH  grateful  hearts  we  hum- 
bly praise 
Our  heav'nly  Father  for  his  grace, 


Our  Saviour  who  for  sinners  bled, 
The  Holy  Ghost  by  whom  we're 
led. 

187.     T.  22. 

JL  HE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 

Christ, 
The  love  of  God  so  highly  priz'd, 
The  Holy  Ghost's  communion,  be 
With  all  of  us  most  sensibly. 

188.*     T.  132. 

-N  OW  sing,  thou  happy  church 

of  God, 
His  favor'd  congregation,  [blood 
Redeem'd  with  Jesus'  precious 
From  ev'ry  tribe  and  nation : 
Most  holy,  blessed  Trinity,  [thee 
For  the  Lamb  slain,  all  praise  to 
Both  now  and  ever !  Amen. 


X.   Of  our  Heavenly  Father. 


189.      T.  22. 

\JUR  heav'nly    Father  is   not 

known 
To  us,  but  in  the  Son  alone? 
His  mercy,  love,  and  boundless 

grace 
We  see  display'd  in  Jesus'  face. 

2  O  God!  how  dreadful  was  thy 
name, 

Until  the  God-man  Jesus  came! 
We  cannot  love  nor  honor  thee, 
Unless  the  Son  hath  made  us  free. 

3  O  love,  no  human  tongue  can 
tell! 

O  love  divine,  unsearchable  ! 
The  Father  gave  his  only  Son 
For  guilty  sinners  to  atone. 

4  Can  any  ill  distress  my  heart, 
Since  God  with  his  own  Son  did 

part  ? 
Whate'er  I  want  can't  be  deny' d, 
Since  Christ  for  me  was  crucify'd. 


190.      T.  14. 

SeHOLD  what  love  the  Father 
On  guilty  men  bestow' d,  [hath 
That   we,  who   children   are   of 

wrath, 
Should  children  be  of  God! 

2  O  how  beyond  expression  great 
His  love  in  Christ  doth  shine! 
'Tis  like  himself— th'  eternal  God ! 
Past  knowledge!  all  divine! 

3  Behold!  for  fallen,  guilty  man, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies ; 

Lays  down  his  life,  us  to  redeem, 
A  precious  sacrifice! 

4  Now  doth  our  Lord,  the  Son  of 
Who  for  us  liv'd  and  dy'd,  [God, 
See  of  the  travail  of  his  soul, 
And  is  well  satisfy'd. 

5  Peace  and  good- will  are  now  to 
Most  gloriously  display'd,     [man 
And  life  eternal  we  obtain 
From  God,  in  Christ  our  Head. 

2 


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Of  our  Heavenly  Father. 


6  O  let  us  then  repeat  the  theme, 
Which  always  sounds  above; 
And  ever  sing',  with  joyful  hearts, 
The  wonders  of  his  love! 

191.*      T.  22. 

1  HOU  hast  the  world  so  great- 
ly lov'd,  [mov'd, 
Father,    that    thou,    by    mercy 
Didst  give  thy  well-beloved  Son, 
By  death  for  all  our  sins  t'  atone. 

2  That  he  all  who  in  him  believe, 
Might  in  thy  family  receive ; 
His  sacrifice  so  great,  so  dear, 
Thou  all  sufficient  didst  declare. 

3  As  children  we  are  own'd  by 
thee,  [to  be; 

Since  Christ  our  Brother  deign'd 
We  feel  thy  kind,  paternal  heart 
To  us  who  have  in  him  a  part. 

4  The  whole  salvation  of  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  merits  make  our  own; 
Yea,  grant  us  richly,  for  his  sake, 
Of  heav'nly  blessings  to  partake. 

5  Thou  art  our  Father  and  our 
God,  [blood; 

Since  Christ  assum'dour  flesh  and 
Therefore  in  thee  our  trust  we 

place, 
Andgive  thee  never-ceasingpraise. 

192.      T.  341. 

THEE,  O  my  God  and  King, 

My  Father,  thee  I  sing, 

Hear  well-pleas'd  the  joyous 
sound, 

Praise  from  earth  and  heav'n  re- 
ceive : 

Lost,  I  now  in  Christ  am  found; 

Dead,   by  faith  in  Christ  I  live. 

2  Father,  behold  thy  son, 
In  Christ  I  am  thine  own. 
Stranger  long  to  thee  and  rest, 
See  the  prodigal  is  come: 
Open  wide  thy  arms  and  breast, 
Take  the  weary  wand'rer  home. 


3  Thine  eye  observ'd  from  far, 
Thy  pity  view'd  me  near ; 

Me  thy  bowels  yearn'd  to  see, 
Me  thy  mercy  ran  to  find, 
Empty,  poor,  and  void  of  thee, 
Hungry,  sick,  and  faint,  and  blind. 

4  Thou  on  my  neck  didst  fall, 
Thy  kiss  forgave  me  all : 

Still  the  gracious  words  I  hear, 
Words  that madetheSaviour  mine, 
"  Haste,  for  him  the  robe  prepare, 
His  be  righteousness  divine!" 

193.*      T.  580. 

REJOICE,  my  soul,  God  cares 

for  thee, 
Trust  to  his  word  assuredly, 
However  things  may  go; 
Thy  heav'nly  Father,  for  Christ's 

sake, 
Of  thy  concerns  will  notice  take, 
And  mercy  freely  to  thee  show. 

2  My  griefs  and  cares,  to  thee 
well  known, 

My  God,  I  cast  on  thee  alone, 
In  thee  is  all  my  trust;         [still, 
Since  thou  dost  govern,  I'll  be 
Into  thy  hands  resign  my  will, 
And  thank  thee  prostrate  in  the 
dust. 

3  I  confidently  do  believe, 

Me,  thy  poor  child,  thou  wilt  not 

leave, 
For  thou  my  Father  art : 
Fill  thou  my  soul  with  love  and 

faith, 
Thus  I  am  rich  in  life  and  death ; 
And  from  thy  love  noug'ht  shall 

me  part. 

194.*      T.  90. 

15 E  of  good  cheer   in  all  your 

wants, 
And  stedfaston  God's  word  rely: 
He  who  the  great  est  favors  grants, 
The  smallest  never  will  deny: 
If  God  could  give  his  Son  for  us, 
What  can  he  then  to  us  refuse? 


Of  our  Hearenly  Father. 


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195.*      T.  133. 

WHEN   Christ,  who  sav'd  us 

by  his  blood, 
His  foll'wers  call'd  together, 
His  farewell  was,  "  I  go  God, 
To  mine  and  to  your  Father;" 
Therefore,  believing  in  the  Son, 
With  filial  love  we  humbly  own 
Thee,  God,  our  God  and  Father. 

196.*      T.  96. 

JJ  EAR  heav'nly  Father,  we  adore 
And  thank  thee  for  the  dreadful 

pain 
Thy  Son,  when  he  our  sorrows 

bore, 
For  our  redemption  did  sustain. 
O  grant  that  we  may  all  our  days 
Live  to  exalt  redeeming  grace. 

197.*     T.  58. 

O   SANCTIFY  us  by  thy  truth, 

we  pray, 
Christ's    glorious    brightness    in 

our  hearts  display, 
We  to  thy    protection  ours  elves 

surrender, 
With   filial  confidence  and  love 

most  tender, 

O  Lord  our  God. 

198.*      T.  106. 

D  RAW  me,  O  Father,  to  the  Son , 
That  he  may  draw  me  unto  thee; 
Thy  Spirit  render  me  his  own, 
And  rule  without  control  in  me: 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad, 
And  keep  me  in  thy  peace,  O  God ! 

199.      T.  14. 

F  ATHER  of  all,  almighty  Lord! 
Our  Father,  and  our  God! 


Since  Jesus    Christ    th'    eternal 

Word, 
Assum'd  our  flesh  and  blood. 

2  Let  all  with  love  and  filial  fear 
Thy  sacred  name  adore; 

O  may  thy  kingdom  soon  appear. 
And  spread  the  world  all  o'er. 

3  Help  us  thy  pleasure  to  fulfil, 
As  done  by  heav'nly  pow'rs ; 
Accomplish  in  us  all  thy  will, 
And  let  that  will  be  ours. 

4  Our  souls  and  bodies  feed,  we 
pray, 

With  food  which  thou  seest  best; 
We  ask  our  portion  for  the  day, 
And  leave  to  thee  the  rest. 

5  Let  mercy  pardon  all  our  crimes, 
Which  justice  must  condemn; 
As  some  have  wrong'd  us  many 

times, 
And  we  would  pardon  them. 

6  Let  not  temptation  us  befal, 
While  here  our  race  we  run  ; 
But  rescue  and  defend  us  all 
From  sin,  and  th*  evil  one. 

7  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the 
pow'r 

O'er  angels,  and  o'er  men  ; 
The  glory  too  for  evermore 
Is  tliine ;  Amen,  Amen ! 

200.      T. 166. 

O  UR  Father,  who  in  heaven  art, 
Hallow'd    be   thy   most  blessed 

name; 
Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be 

done  [same; 

Always  in  heav'n  and  earth  the 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
Forgive  our  sins,   as  we  forgive ; 
Into  temptation  do  not  lead, 
But  full  release  from  evil  give. 


C     68     ] 


XI.  Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God. 


201.     T.  22. 

BEFORE    the   heav'ns    were 

stretch'd  abroad, 
From  everlasting  was  the  Word; 
With  God  he  was,  the  Word  was 

God, 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  his  own  pow'r  were  all  things 
made;  [stand; 

By    him    supported    all    things 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Mortals  withjoybeheldhisface, 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son; 
How  full  of  truth,  how   full  of 

grace 
Was  Christ  in  whom  the  Godhead 
shone! 

4  Archangels  left  their  high  abode, 
To  learn  new  myst'ries  here  and 

tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 


202.      T.  22. 

31 Y  song  shall  bless  the  Lord 

of  all, 
My  praise  ascend  to  his  abode: 
Thee,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 
The  great,  supreme,  the  mighty 

God! 

2  Without  beginning  or  decline, 
Object  of  faith,  and  not  of  sense ; 
Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine, 

He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

3  As  much,  when  in  the  manger 
laid, 

Almighty  Ruler  of  the  sky, 
As  when  the  six   days  work  he 
made  [j°v- 

Fill'd  all  the  morning-stars  with 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 
Salvation  is  his  dearest  claim; 


That  gracious  sound  well-pleas'd 

he  hears, 
And  owns  Immanuei  for  his  name. 

5  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel, 
My  well-plac'd  hopes  with  joy  I 

see,  [zeal 

My  bosom  glows  with  heav'nly 
To  worship  him  who  dy'd  for  me. 

6  As  man  he  pities  my  complaint, 
His  pow'r  and  truth  are  all  divine; 
He  will  not  fail,  he  cannot  faint, 
Salvation's  sureandmustbe  mine. 

203.*     T.  172. 

JL  HY  majesty  how  vast  it  is ! 

And  how  immense  the  glory, 

Which  thou,  O  Jesus,  dost  pos- 
sess! 

Both  heav'n  and  earth  adore  thee. 

The  numberless  heavenly  hosts 
laud  thy  name 

Thy  glory  and  might  are  tran- 
scendent; 

Ten  thousands  of  angels  thy 
praises  proclaim, 

Upon  thee  gladly  dependent. 

2  The  Father's  Equal,  God  the 
Son, 

With  him  thou  ever  reignest ; 
Thou  art  partaker  of  his  throne, 
And  all  things  thou  sustainest. 
Both  angels  and  men  view  their 

Maker  as  man,  [sion; 

With  joy  that  is  past  all  expres- 
O  happy,  unspeakably  happy  who 

can 
Find  in  him  life  and  salvation! 

3  This  myst'ry  ev'ry  throne  and 
pow'r 

Admires  with  adoration; 
Th'  angelic  choirs  for  evermore 
i  Extol  his  incarnation : 
The  angels  and  elders  before  him 
fall  down,  [ing; 

With  accents  melodious  him  prais- 


Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God. 


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Unto  the  Lamb  slain,  and  to  him 

on  the  throne, 
They  render  glory  unceasing. 

4  The  church  on  earth  in  humble 
strain, 

Exalteth  Christ  our  Saviour ; 
She  sings,    "  The  Lamb   for  us 

was  slain, 
Our  foe  is  cast  for  ever  ; 
For  Christ  hath  redeem' d  us  b}' 

his  precious  blood 
Out  of  ev'ry  nation  and  kindred, 
And  made  us  thereby  kings  and 

priests  unto  God, 
To  him  thanksgiving  be  render'd." 

5  When  Christ  shall  come,  in  raa- 

jest7> 
With  all  his  bright  attendance, 
And  as  the  Judge  in  equity 
On  men  pass  final  sentence : 
Then  shall  all  his  enemies  quak- 
ing with  dread, 
Wish  mountains  and  rocks  them 

to  cover; 
The  ransom'd  with  gladness  will 

lift  up  their  head, 
And  live  with  Jesus  for  ever. 

204.      T.  14. 

O  THE  delights,  the  heav'nly 
The  glories  of  the  place,  [joys, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace!    [beams 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 

And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 
Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down : 
Dominions,   thrones   and   pow'rs 

rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

4  Upon  that  dear  majestic  head, 
That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 
See  what  immortal  glories  shine 
And  circle  it  around! 


5  This  is  the  Man,  th'  exalted 
Whom  we  unseen  adore;  [Man, 
But  when  our  eyes  shall  see  hiss 

face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

205.      T. 341. 

WORTHY,  O  Lord,  art  thou, 
That  ev'ry  knee  should  bow, 
Ev'ry  tongue  to  thee  confess ; 
Universal  nature  join, 
Strong  and  mighty  thee  to  bless, 
Gracious,  merciful,  benign ! 

2  Hail  your  dread  Lord  and  ours, 
Dominions,  thrones  and  pow'rs ! 
Source  of  pow'r  he  rules  alone : 
Veil  your  faces,  prostrate  fall, 
Cast  your  crowns   before   his 

throne, 
Hail  the  Cause,  the  Lord  of  all! 

3  Justice  and  truth  maintain 
Thy  everlasting  reign; 

One  with  thine  almighty  Sire, 
Partner  of  an  equal  throne; 
King  of  kings,  let  all  conspire 
Gratefully  thy  sway  to  own. 

4  Jesus,  thou  art  my  king, 
To  me  thy  succor  bring. 
Christ  the  mighty  One  art  thou, 
Help  for  all  on  thee  is  laid : 
This  thy  promise  claim  I  now, 
Send  me  down  the  promis'd  aid. 

5  Triumph  and  reign  in  me, 
And  spread  thy  victory: 

Sin,  and  death,  and  hell  control, 
Pride  and  self,  and  ev'ry  foe; 
All  subdue,  thro'  all  my  soul, 
Conqu'ring  and  to  conquer  go. 

206.*     T.  97. 

JL  HOU  reign'st  above  on  heav- 
en's throne, 
The  Father's  Equal,  God  the  Son; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  us  displays 
Thy  majesty  and  boundless  grace, 
And  in  the  scriptures  clearly  doth 
explain,  [deemedst  man. 

That  thou,  Lord,  madest,  and  re- 


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Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God. 


2  With  awe  and  reverence  'fore 

thee, 
And  at  thy  name  we  bow  the  knee, 
As  all  in  earth  and  heaven  join, 
T'  extol  thy  majesty  divine, 
And  thee,   to  God  the  Father's 

glory,  call 
The  great  Jehovah,  mighty  Lord 

of  all. 


20: 


T.  595. 


J  ESUS,   my  Lord,  my  God! 
The  God  supreme  thou  art, 
The  Lord  of  hosts  whose  precious 

blood 
Is  sprinkled  on  irry  heart. 

2  Jehovah  is  thy  name; 
And  thro'  thy  blood  apply'd, 
Convinc'd  and  certify'd  I  am, 
There  is  no  God  beside. 

3  Soon  as  the  Spirit  shows 
That  precious  blood  of  thine, 
The  happy,  pardon'd  sinner  knows 
It  is  the  blood  divine. 

4  Yea,  only  he,  who  feels : 

"  My  Saviour  for  me  dy'd," 

Is  certain  that  the  Godhead  dwells 

In  Jesus  crucify'd. 


208.*      T.  08. 


o 


UB  gracious  God  be  praised 
evermore, 

That  Jesus  Christ,  who  all  our 
sorrows  bore, 

To  our  hearts  so  clearly  is  mani- 
fested, 

That  with  conviction  'tis  by  us  at- 
tested  That  he  is  God. 

2  O  blessed   truth    which   with 

deep  awe  is  heard, 
Truth  worth}  evermore  to  be  re- 

ver'd :  [is  given 

To  the  man  Christ  Jesus,  a  name 
Above  all   names;    all   knees    in 

earth  and  heaven 

'Fore  him  must  bow. 


3  Of  this  great  truth  we  boldly 

witness  bear, 
And  to  mankind  this  doctrine  will 

declare, 
That  he,  who  to  save  us  assum'd 

our  nature 
And  suffer'd  on  the  cross,  is  the 

Creator      Of  heav'n  and  earth. 

209.      T.  595. 

PREPARE  a  thankful  song 
To  the  Redeemer's  name! 
His  praises  should  employ  each 
And  ev'ry  heart  inflame,  [tongue, 

2  He  laid  his  glory  by, 
And  dreadful  pains  endur'd, 
That  rebels,  such  as  you  and  I, 
From  wrath  might  be  secur'd. 

3  Upon  the  cross  he  dy'd, 
Our  debt  of  sin  to  pay; 

The  blood  and  water  from  his  side 
Wash  guilt  and  sin  away. 

4  And  now  he  pleading  stands 
For  us,  before  the  throne; 

And  answers  allthelaw's  demands 
With  what  himself  hath  done. 

5  He  sees  us  willing  slaves 
To  sin,  and  Satan's  pow'r ; 

But  with  an  outstretch'd  arm,  he 
In  his  appointed  hour.         [saves, 

6  The  Holy  Ghost  he  sends 
Our  stubborn  souls  to  move, 
To  make  his  enemies  his  friends, 
And  conquer  them  by  love. 

7  The  love  of  sin  departs, 
The  life  of  grace  takes  place, 
Soon  as  his  voice  invites  our  hearts 
To  rise  and  seek  his  face. 

8  The  world  and  Satan  rage, 
But  he  their  pow'r  controls; 

His  wisdom,  love  and  truth  engage 
Protection  for  our  souls. 

9  Tho'  press'd,  we  need  not  yield, 
But  shall  prevail  at  length, 

For  Jesus  is  our  Sim  and  Shield, 
Our  Righteousness  and  Strength. 


Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God. 


10  Assur'd  that  Christ  our  King 
Will  put  our  foes  to  flight, 
We  on  the  field  of  battle  sing, 
And  triumph  while  we  fight. 

210.      T.  595. 

H  OS  ANNA  to  the  Son 

Of  David,  and  of  God, 

Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon 

down, 
And  seal'dit  with  his  blood. 

2  To  Christ,  th'  anointed  King, 
Be  endless  blessings  giv'n; 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heav'n. 

311.      T.  14. 

A.LL   glory    to    the   Saviour's 

name ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  saints  in  glory,  who  with 
Have  left  this  earthly  ball,  [joy 
Your  most  triumphant  songs  em- 
Extol  the  Lord  of  all.  [ploy, 

3  Children  of  God,  who  walk  by 
Ye  ransom'dfrom  the  fall,  [faith, 
Shew  forth  your  dear  Redeemer's 

death, 
Confess  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  ev'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  tongue 
That  hears  the  Saviour's  call, 
Unite  in  one  harmonious  song, 
And  hail  him  Lord  of  all! 

212.*      T.  125. 

JL  HOU  Maker  of  each  creature, 
The  Father's  arm  and  might, 
Thou  rulest  o'er  all  nature, 
In  thy  own  name  and  right. 
May  we  in  ev'ry  station 
Enjoy  thy  great  salvation, 
And  simply  follow  thee. 

2  Lord,  let  us  be  increasing 
In  love  and  knowledge  too ; 


That  we,  on  thee  believing, 
In  spirit  serve  thee  so, 
As  in  our  hearts  to  savor 
Thy  matchless  grace  and  favor, 
And  always  for  thee  thirst. 

213.*      T.  68. 

JeSUS,  who  with  thee 

Can  compared  be  ? 

Source  of  rest  and  consolation, 

Life  and  light,  and  full  salvation: 

Son  of  God,  with  thee 

Nonecompar'd  can  be! 

2  Life!  thou  dy'dst  forme, 
From  all  misery 

And  distress  me  to  deliver, 
And  from  death  to  save  for  ever; 
I  am  by  thy  blood 
Reconcil'd  to  God. 

3  Highest  King  and  Priest, 
Prophet,  Lord,  and  Christ! 
Thy  dear  sceptre  is  embraced 
Byrne,  at  thy  feet  abased: 

I  choose  Mary's  Seat 
At  thy  holy  feet. 

4  Nigh  to  thee  draw  me, 
Give  me  faith  on  thee 

To  depend,  and  daily  bolder 
Cast  all  mis'ry  on  thy  shoulder,, 
Which  I  feel  in  me; 
Draw  me  nigh  to  thee. 

5  Grant  me  steadiness, 
Lord,  to  run  my  race, 
Foll'wing   thee  with    love  most 

tender, 
So  that  Satan  may  not  hinder 
Me  by  craft  or  force; 
Further  thou  my  course. 

6  By  thy  Spirit's  light, 

Me  instruct  aright, 
That  I  watch  and  pray  with  fervor, 
Trusting  thee,  my  soul's  Preserv- 
Love  unfeign'd,  O  Lord,  [er: 

Unto  me  afford. 

7  Give  me  courage  good, 
That  my  wealth  and  blood 

I  for  thee  could  spend,  my  Saviour, 
Hating  world  and  sin  for  ever ; 


72 


Of  Jesus  Christ,   the  Son  of  God. 


Since  for  me,  my  God, 
Thou  didst  shed  thy  blood. 

8  When  I  hence  depart, 
Strengthen  thou  my  heart, 
And  into  thy  realms  convey  me, 
In  thy  righteousness  array  me, 
That  at  thy  right-hand 
Joyful  I  may  stand. 

214.      T. 583. 

JL  HE   blessed   names   of  Jesus 

Christ  impart 
Strength  and  rich  comfort  to  the 

contrite  heart : 
As  King,  he  over  those  the  rule 

doth  bear, 

rho  in  his 

jects  are. 

2  He  is  the  Bock,    on   him  we 

build  most  sure, 
And  thus  'midst  raging  tempests 

are  secure; 
The  Corner-stone,  he  of  the  church 

is  nam'd, 
In  whom  the  building's  fitly  join'd 

and  fram'd. 

o  As  Leader,  he  before  his  people 
goes,  [his  foes: 

And  constant  vict'ry  gains  o'er  all 

He  is  our  High-priest,  having  no 
compeer,  [en  are. 

Our  names  upon  his  breast  engrav- 

4  Our  only  Master,  who  instructs 
us  right ; 

To  know  God's  will  we  need  this 

Prophet's  light: 
Our  Counsellor  he  is ;  if  we  believe 
His  words,   nor  flesh,  nor  world 

can  us  deceive. 

5  Of  ail  the  feeble  lie  the  Strength 
remains,  [gains  : 

As  Hero  in  the  fight  he  conquest 

Ilim  EverlastingFather,*  all  must 

own;  [is  known. 

As  Frinccofpcace.hetohis  church 

*  Isaiah,  ix.  6. 


6  As  Lord,  none  dare  his  sove- 
reign will  control ; 

He  is  thy  Lord,  be  joyful,  O  my 
soul!  [reveal 

His  name  is  Wonderful,  who  can 
His  thoughts  divine,  immense,  un- 
searchable! 

7  He  is  the  Life,  by  whom  all 
things  subsist ; 

The  Way,  which  cannot  ev'n  by 
fools  be  miss'd; 

The  Truth,  in  which  we  may  con- 
fide; the  Light 

Which  shines  resplendent  in  the 
shades  of  night. 

8  The  Word,  by  whom  all  things 
at  first  were  made, 

Who  even  now  to  life  can  raise 

the  dead  i 
He's  our  Redeemer,  who  hath  shed 

his  blood,  [to  God. 

The  world  to  save,  and  reconcile 

9  Thee,  gracious  Lord,  our  Sa- 
viour we  confess, 

Since  we're  partakers  of  thy  sav- 
ing grace : 

Thou  dost  our  cause  before  thy 
Father  plead, 

As  Advocate,  and  for  us  intercede. 

10  To  thee,  the  Mercy-seat,  we 
may  draw  nigh, 

And  confidently  on  thy  name  rely: 
As  Lamb,  thou   didst  become  a 

sacrifice 
For  us,  and  pay  in  blood  our  ran- 
som-price. 

11  As  Bridegroom  of  the  soul, 
the  church,  thy  bride, 

To   thee,  who   purchased  her,  is 

close  ally'd. 
As  Head,  thy  body  thou  wilt  ne'er 

forsake,  [take. 

But  of  each  member  special  notice 

12  As  Shepherd,  thou  thy  sheep 
dost  richly  feed, 

Protect  from  harm,  and  to  i 
pastures  lead : 


Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God. 


O  Bread  of  life,    whereby  alone 

we  live,  [ceive. 

Thro'  thee  we  everlasting  life  re- 

13  O   living"  Fountain,   he    who 
drinks  of  thee 

Shall  thirst  nomoreto  all  eternity. 
Thou  art  the  Vine,  and  we  the 

branches  are, 
Deriving-  juice  from  thee,  we  fruit 

can  bear. 

14  Our  All  in  all,  sole  Source  of 
peace  and  rest, 

Thyself   to    each    more    clearly 

manifest : 
O  thou  who  art  unchangeably  the 

same,  [thy  name! 

Grant  us  to  prove  the  virtue  of 

215.      T.  341. 

0  DAY-SPRING  from  on  high! 
In  mercy  hear  my  cry : 

See  the  travail  of  thy  soul, 
Saviour,  and  be  satis fy'd; 
Rule  in  me  without  control, 
May  I  ever  thine  abide. 

2  Jesus,  who  art  the  Tree 
Of  immortality, 

Feed  this  tender  branch  of  thine; 
By  thy  influence  I  shall  thrive; 
Thou  the  true,  the  heav'nly  Vine ! 
Grafted  into  thee  1  live  ! 

3  Of  life  the  Fountain  thou ! 

1  know,  I  feel  it  now. 

Faint  and  dead.no  more  I  droop; 
Thou  reviv'st  me,  tfiy  supplies 
Ev'ry  moment  springing  up, 
Unto  life  eternal  rise. 

4  Thou  the  good  Shepherd  art; 
From  thee  I'll  never  part. 
Thou  my  Keeper  and  my  Guide, 
Watch  me  still  with  tender  care; 
Gently  lead  me  by  thy  side, 
Kindly  in  thy  bosom  bear. 

5  Thou  art  my  daily  Bread! 
O  Christ,  thou  art  my  Head ! 
Countless  benefits  on  me, 

As  thy  body's  member,  flow; 


Nourish' d  I,  and  fed  by  thee, 
Up  to  thee  in  all  thing's  grow. 

6  Prophet,  to  me  reveal 
Thy  Father's  perfect  will. 
Never  mortal  spake  like  thee; 
Lord,  may  I  by  thee  be  taught, 
May  I  listen  eagerly 

To    thy    words,    with    comfort 
fraught. 

7  High-priest,  on  thee  I  call, 
Thy  blood  aton'd  for  all. 
Thou  dost 'still  inheav'n  above 
As  the  Lamb  once  slain  appear ; 
There  remember  me  in  love, 
Plead  for  me  a  sinner  there, 

8  Jesus,  thou  art  my  King, 
Praises  to  thee  1  sing. 

Kept  by  thy  almighty  hand, 
Saviour,    who    shall    pluck    me 

thence  ? 
Faith  supports,  by  faith  I  stand, 
By  the  faith  thou  dost  dispense. 

216.      T.  22. 

\JOME,  worship  at  Immanuel's 

feet; 
Behold  in  him  what  wonders  meet! 
Words  are  too  feeble  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glor}^,  or  his  grace. 

2  Christ  is  our  Head;  each  mem- 
ber lives, 

And  owns  the  vital  pow'r  hegives; 
The  saints  below,  andsaints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spirit,  and  his  love. 

3  He  is  the  Vine;  his  heav'nly  root 
Supplies  each    branch   with  life 

and  fruit; 
O  may  a  lasting  union  join 
My  soul,  as  branch,  to  Christ  the 

Vine ! 

4  He  is  the  Rock;  how  firm  he 
proves ! 

The  Rock  of  ages  never  moves  : 
But  the  sweet  streams^,  that  from 

him  flow, 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through. 


Of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  his  Gifts  and  Operation*. 


5  He  is  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
Diffusing  light,  and  joy,  and  peace: 
What  healing  in  his  beams  appeal's, 
To  chase  our  clouds  and  dry  our 
tears  I 


6  Yet  faintly  to  us  mortals  here 
His  glory,   grace   and  worth  ap- 
pear; 
His  beauties  we  shall  clearly  trace, 
When  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 


XII.   Of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  his  Gifts  and  Operations. 


317.*     T.  203. 

C  OME,  Holy  Ghost!  come,  Lord 

our  God ! 
And  shed  thy  heav'nly  gifts  abroad 
On  us,  and  unto  ev'ry  heart 
True  faith  and  fervent  love  impart. 
O  Lord,  who  by  thy  heav'nly  light, 
Hast  call'd  thy  church  from  sin- 
ful night,  [places ; 
Out  of  all  nations,  tribes,  and 
To  thee  we  render  thanks  and 
praises.                 Hallelujah!  :|: 

2  Thou  Light  divine!  most  gra- 
cious Lord ! 

Revive  us  by  thy  holy  word, 
And  teach  thy  flock  in  truth  to  call 
On  God,  the  Father  of  us  all : 
From  all  strange  doctrines  us  pre- 
serve, 
."No  other  masters  may  we  serve, 
But  Christ,  who  is  our  only  Sa- 
viour ! 
In  him  we  will  confide  for  ever. 
Hallelujah!  :|J: 

3  O  Holy  Ghost!  kind  Comforter! 
Help  us]  with  watchfulness  and 

pray'r, 
'Midst  various  trials  thee  t'  obey, 
And  never  from  thetruth  to  stray: 
O  Lord,  by  thy  almighty  grace, 
Prepare  us  so  to  run  our  race, 
That  we,  by  thy  illumination, 
May  gain  heav'n's  glorious  habi- 
tation. Hallelujah!  :l: 

218.*      T.  58. 

Ct  OD  Holy  Ghost,  in  mercy  us 

preserve,  [swerve, 

That  we  from  Jesus'  doctrine  never 


Guide  us,  till  to  finish  our  race 

permitted  [admitted. 

To  Jesus'  presence  we  shall  be 

Have  mercy,  Lord! 

2  O  grant  us  thy  divine,  thy  sav- 
ing light,  [mind  aright, 

That  we  may  understand  Christ's 

That  we  may  in  Jesus    abide  for 

ever,  [each  believer. 

Who  gain'd  a  place  in  heav'n  for 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

3  Thou  Source  of  love,  GodHoly 

Ghost,  inspire 

Our  lifeless  souls  with  love's  ce- 
lestial fire : 

May  we,  as  Christ's  members,  be 
join'd  together 

In  unity,  and  truly  love  each  other. 
Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

4  O  thou  our  highest  comfort  in 
all  need, 

Grant  that  we  neither  shame  nor 
death  may  dread; 

Should  we  even  sufler  hard  perse- 
cution, [confusion. 

O  give  us  grace  to  stand  without 
Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

219.*      T.  22. 

To  thee,  God  Holy  Ghost,  we 

pray, 
Who  lead'stus  in  the  gospel-way, 
Those  precious  gifts  on  us  bestow, 
Which  from  our  Saviour's  merits 

flow. 

2  Thou  heav'nly   Teacher,   thee 

we  praise  [grace, 

For  thy  instruction,  pow'r  and 


Of  the  Holy  Ghost. 


To  love  the  Father,  who  doth  own 
Us  as  his  children  in  the  Son. 

3  Thee  of  ourselves  we  could  not 
know,  [show 

Till  thou,  O  Lord,  didst  clearly 
The  sin  of  unbelief  to  us, 
Of  enmity  to  Jesus'  cross. 

4  When  this  we  felt  to  be  our  case, 
Then  Jesus'  blood  and  righteous- 
ness 

Unto  our  hearts  thou  didst  reveal, 
Imparting- thus  thypard'ning  seal. 

5  Most  gracious  Comforter,  we 
pray, 

O  lead  us  further  ev'ry  day ! 
Thy  unction  to  us  all  impart, 
Preserve  and  sanctify  each  heart. 

6  Till  we  in  heav'n  shall  take  our 
seat, 

Instruct  us  often  to  repeat, 

"  Abba,  our  Father  !"  and  to  be 

With  Christ,  in  union  constantly. 

.   220.*      T.  58. 

TjIOU  Comforter  and  Guide  of 
Jesus'  train,  [dain, 

Who  dost  thyself  her  ministers  or- 

Look  on  us  in  mercy,  grant  us  thy 
favor,  [for  ever, 

Our  souls  and  bodies  we  devote 
O  Lord,  to  thee. 

2  Where'er  we  look  around,  both 
far  and  near,  [appear, 

Thepow'r  and  glory  of  the  Lord 
And  such  flocks  of  Jesus  are  mul- 
tiplying, [denying, 
Who  only  wish  to  live,  themselves 
Unto  thy  praise. 

3  O  thou  life-giving  Stream!  the 
earth  o'erflow, 

Whatever   would   obstruct    thy 

course,  break  through, 
O  most  gracious  Spirit!  hear  our 

petition,  [contrition, 

Teach  all  to  turn  to  Jesus  with 

Thv  office  'tis. 


and  his  Gifts  and  Operations.     ?5 

fill  us  all  with 


4  We  pray  thee, 
Jesus'  love, 

That  we  may  in  his  service  faith- 
ful prove : 

Teach  us  all  to  deem  it  the  great- 
est favor, 

With  humble,  contrite  hearts  to 
serve  our  Saviour, 

Till  we  shall  rest. 

5  Unto  Christ's  congregations  in 
each  place, 

Grant,  'midst  all  trials,  comfort, 
peace,  and  grace : 

O  may  all  believers,  in  ev'ry  sta- 
tion, 

Rejoice  in  Jesus,  and  in  his  salva- 
tion, God  Holy  Ghost ! 

221*     T.  9. 

HoLY  Ghost,  thou  God  and 
Of  thy  Congregation,  [Lord 

We  to  thee  with  one  accord 
Pay  our  adoration. 

2  For  thy  .  teachings,  heav'nly 
O  accept  our  praises !  [Guide, 
Have  we  thee,  we're  well  supply' d 
With  good  gifts  and  graces. 

3  Thou  explainest  unto  us 
Jesus'  incarnation, 

And  how  he  upon  the  cross 
Purchas'd  our  salvation. 

4  Thou  fill'st  with  the  gospel 
Every  land  and  nation,  [light 
Aidst  thy  witnesses,  with  might, 
Under  tribulation. 

5  Us  to  Jesus  thou  hast  brought, 
And  wilt  keep  us  ever 

In   the  faith  which  thou  hast 

wrought, 
Thro'  thy  grace  and  favor. 

6  With  maternal  faithfulness 
Lead  his  ransom'd  people, 

And  to  please  him  give  them  grace, 
Bear  them  up  when  feeble. 

7  Daily  Jesus'  flock  thanks  thee 
For  thy  kind  tuition : 


6     Of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  his  Gifts  and  Operations. 


O  may  we  obedient  be, 
Thro'  thy  benediction ! 

8  Grant,  that  we  may  never  lose, 
Till  our  dying-  moment, 

The  rich  comfort  ■which  to  us 
Flows  from  Christ's  atonement. 

9  For,  our  heav'nly  Father's  love* 
Jesus'  great  compassion, 

And  thy  patience,  ever  prove 
Our  strong  consolation. 

10  Amen,  Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost, 
Endless  thanks  and  praises 
Gives  to  thee  the  ransom'd  host, 
tu  the  name  of  Jesus. 

222*      T.  58. 

IjOD  Holy  Spirit,  be  for  ever 
blest, 

That  thou  to  us  Christ's  death 
dost  manifest, 

And  of  him  the  Fountain,  whence 
flows  salvation, 

Dost  so  distinctly  give  us  infor- 
mation, And  light  impart. 

2  What  of  the  Father  and  the 
Son  we  know 

To  thy  divine  instructions  all  we 

owe,  [sured, 

Thro'  thy  operations  we  are  as- 

That  Jesus  Christ,  who  death  for 

us  endured,     Is  Lord  and  God. 

3  Thanks  for  revealing  to  us  the 
Lamb  slain, 

And  that  his  blood  would  have 
been  shed  in  vain,         [availed, 
Had  to    sanctify  us    aught   else 
And  could  our  souls  have  other- 
wise been  healed, 

Than  by  his  stripes. 

4  Christ's  meritorious  suff'rings 
are  the  sum, 

And  sole  foundation  of  true 
Christendom  ; 

We  enjoy,  thro'  mercy,  those  com- 
forts blessed, 

Of  which,  thro'  thee,  believers 
are  possessed, 

While  here  on  earth. 


5  The  blood  of  Christ  alone  can 
joy  impart, 

Can  heal,  revive,   and  cheer  the 

contrite  heart; 
Therefore  show  still  clearer  to  us 

his  merit, 
And  lead  us  daily  more,  God  Holy 

Spirit,  Into  all  truth. 

6  Have  patience  with  us  sinners 
ev'ry  day,  [pray  \ 

Forgive  us  all  our  trespasses,  we 

O  instruct  and  warn   us  without 

cessation ;  [consolation, 

And  with  thy  peace,  thy  love  and 

Fill  all  our  hearts. 

7  Of  Christ  we'll  gladly  testify 
each  hour,  [withpow'r; 

Until  his  kingdom  shall  appear 
Then   will   all    see   clearly,  how 

thou  hast  trained 
God's  children,  when  they  once 

shall  have  attained 

To  bliss  complete. 

8  Blest  Comforter,  vouchsafe  us 
all  the  grace, 

To  yield  thee  joy  for  thy  great 
faithfulness,    . 

For  thy  love  and  patience;  from 
sin  protect  us, 

And  in  the  narrow  way  to  life  di- 
rect us,     Thou  heav'nly  Guide! 

223.*      T.  4. 


g-r 


O    SPIRIT  of 

Thy  kindness  we  praise, 
In  showing  to  us, 
That  life  and  salvation  proceed 
from  Christ's  cross. 

2  In  darkness  we  stray'd, 
Until  we  w  ere  led 

By  thee  to  believe, 
That  Jesus,  our  Saviour,  will  sin- 
ners receive. 

3  Our  hearts  thou  didst  cheer, 
Dispelling  all  fear; 

We  humbly  could  claim 
Salvation  and  pardon   in  Jesus' 
dear  name. 


Of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  his  Gifts  and  Operations.     ?'7 


4  Grant  us  to  obey 
Thy  teaching's,  we  pray, 
O  Spirit  of  love, 

And  thankful  to   thee,   for   thy 
mercies  to  prove. 

5  We  wish  to  afford 
To  Jesus,  our  Lord, 
For  his  bitter  pain, 

Joy,  honor  and  glory,  'midst  his 
chosen  train. 

6  O  therefore  impart 
Thyself  to  each  heart, 
That  thus  we  may  show, 

In  our  whole  behaviour,  that  Je- 
sus we  know. 

7  Grant  us  to  increase 
In  knowledge  and  grace, 
Rejoicing  by  faith 

In  Jesus'  atonement,  wrought  out 
by  his  death. 

224.*      T.  22, 

O    COMFORTER,    God  Holy 

Ghost!  [stow'st; 

Thou  heav'nly   gifts    on    us   be- 
The  Pledge  of  our  salvation  art, 
And   bear'st  thy  witness  in  our 
.  heart. 

2  The  sheep  of  Jesus  which  were 
lost,  [trust 

Thou  callest,   teaching   them  to 

For  help,  forgiveness,  peace  and 

grace,  [ness. 

In  him,  the  Lord  our  Righteous- 

3  Thy  unction  freely  dost  impart 
To  ev'ry  poor  and  contrite  heart, 
Which  J  esus  as  the  Saviour  knows, 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows. 

4  The  feeble  souls  thGU  dost  sus- 
tain, 

Anointest  all  the  witness  train; 
Keepest  believers  in  the  faith, 
And  art  then-  Guide  in  life  and 
death. 

5  Who  can  thy  operations  trace, 
Thy  kindness,  patience,  truth  and  i 

grace,  1 

G 


Which  on  God's  childrenthoube- 

stow'st, 
O  Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost! 

225,  T. 583. 

O  HOLY  Ghost,  within  my  soul 

repeat 
Those  blessings  which  once  made 

this  day  so  great; 
Breathe  thou  upon  me  with  that 

heav'nly  wind,  [mind. 

That  it  refresh   and  purify  my 

2  Kindle  within  me,  and  preserve 
that  fire, 

Which  will  with   holy  love  my 

breast  inspire, 
And  with  an  active  zeal  my  soul 

inflame  [name. 

To  do  thy  will,  and  glorify  thy 

3  Endow  me  richly  with  thy  gifts 
and  grace  [place: 

To  fit  me  for  the  duties  of  my 
So  open  thou  my  lips,  my  heart 

to  raise, 
That  both  my  heart  and  lips  may 

give  thee  praise. 

4  As  in  thy  temple,  keep  thou 
residence 

Within  my  soul,  and  never  part 

from  thence,  [thee 

Until  I'm  fitted  and  prepar'd  by 

Life  to  exchange  for  immortality, 

226.  T.  582. 

C  OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
Let  thy  bright  beams  arise; 
Dispel  the    darkness    from    our 
And  open  all  our  eyes.        [minds, 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 
Our  doubts  and  fears  remove: 
And  kindle  in  our  breast  the  flame 
Of  never  ceasing  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 
Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood; 

And  to  our  stubborn  hearts  reveal 
The  hidden  love  of  God. 

2 


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4  JTis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 
To  sanctify  the  soul, 

To  pour  fresh  life  on  ev'ry  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  If  thou,  O  Comforter  ! 
Thine  influence  withdraw, 
What  easy  victims  soon  we  fall 
To  conscience  and  the  law ! 

6  No  longer  burns  our  love; 
Our  faith  and  courage  fail; 

Our  sin  revives,   and   death  and 
Our  feeble  souls  assail.  [hell 

7  Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts  ; 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free : 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise, 

and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

227.     T.  582. 

SPIRIT  of  truth,  come  down, 
Reveal  the  things  of  God, 
Make  thou  to  us   Christ's  God- 
head known, 
Apply  his  precious  blood. 
His  merits  glorify, 
That  each  may  clearly  see, 
Jesus,  who  did  for  sinners  die, 
Hath  surely  dy'd  for  me. 

2  No  man  can  truly  say 
That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
Unles*  thou  take  the  veil  away, 
And  breathe  the  living  word: 
Then,  only  then,  we  feel 
Our  int'rest  in  his  blood, 
And  cry  with  joy  unspeakable, 
"  Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God  !" 

^3  O  that  the  world  might  know 
The  all-atoning  Lamb! 
Spirit  of  faith,  descend  and  show 
The  virtue  of  his  name! 
The  grace  which  all  may  find, 
The  saving  pow'r,  impart; 
O  testify  to  all  mankind 
And  speak  in  ev'ry  heart! 

228.      T.  14. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternalGod, 
Proceeding  from  above. 


Both  from  theFather  andthe  Son, 
Thou  God  of  peace  and  love. 

2  Thou  art  the  only  Comforter 
In  all  our  soul's  distress ; 
Thou  showest  us  our  unbelief, 
And  Christ's  redeeming  grace. 

3  Thou  dost  thy  sanctifying  gifts 
Unto  the  church  impart; 
Writest  God's  holy  precious  law, 
On  each  believer's  heart. 

4  Thy  holy  unction  pow'r  affords 
The  gospel  to  proclaim : 

By  thee  enabled,  we  set  forth 
Salvation  in  Christ's  name. 

5  Assist  and   strengthen   us,  O 
Lord! 

Thou  know'st  we  all  are  frail : 
Grant,  neither  Satan,  world,  nor 

flesh, 
May  o'er  Christ's  flock  prevail. 

6  Cause  all  disharmony  and  strife 
In  Christendom  to  cease: 

And  give  to  all  the  flocks  of  Christ 
Love,  union,  truth,  and  peace. 

229.     T.  14. 

Kj  OME,  blessed  Spirit,  gracious 

Lord, 
Thy  pow'r  to  us  make  known; 
Strike  with   the  hammer    of  thy 

word, 
And  break  each  heart  of  stone. 

2  Give  us  ourselves,  and  Christ, 
to  know, 

In  this  our  gracious  day ; 
Repentance  unto  life  bestow, 
Christ's  pard'nihg  love  display  : 

3  Convince  us  first  of  unbelief, 
And  freely  then  release ! 

Fill  ev'ry  soul  with  sacred  grief, 
And  then  with  sacred  peace. 

4  Show  us  our  poverty,  relieve 
And  then  enrich  the  poor; 

The  knowledge  of  our  sickness 

give — 
The  knowledge  of  our  cure. 


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5  A  blessed  sense  of  giiilt  impart, 
And  then  remove  the  load ; 
Trouble,  then  lead  the  troubled 

Heart 
To  Christ's  atoning-  blood. 

230.  T.  14. 

O   HOLY  Ghost,  eternal  God, 

Descending-  from  above, 

Thou  fill'st  the  soul,  thro'  Jesus' 

blood, 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

2  Thou    comfortest    the    heavy- 
heart, 

By  sin  and  grief  opprest ; 

Thou  to  the  dead  dost  life  impart, 

And  to  the  weary,   rest. 

3  Thy  sweet  communion  charms 
the  soul 

And  gives  true  peace  and  joy; 
Which   Satan's  pow'r  can  ne'er 

control, 
Xor  all  his  wiles  destroy. 

4  Let  no  false  comfort  lift  us  up 
To  confidence  that's  vain: 

.Nor  let  then-  faith  and  courage 

droop, 
Who  love  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

5  Breathe  comfort  where  distress 
abounds, 

O  make  our  conscience  clean  j 
And  heal,  with-  balm  from  Jesus' 

wounds, 
The  fest'ring  sores  of  sin. 

6  Vanquish  our  lusts,  our  pride 
remove. 

Take  out  the  heart  of  stone; 
Show  us  the  Father's  boundless 
The  merits  of  the  Son.  [love, 

7  The  Father  sent  his  Son  to  die; 
The  willing  Son  obey'd; 

The  witness  Thou,  to  ratify 
The  purchase  Christ  hath  made. 

231.  T.  14. 

Vj  OME,     Holy    Spirit,    on    us 

breathe, 
With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs ; 


Kindle  our  love,  confirm  our  faith, 
Warm  these  cold  hearts  of  our's. 

2  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood; 

And  bear  thy  witness  in  my  heart, 
That  1  am  born  of  God. 

3  Thou  art  the  Earnest  of  his  love, 
The  Pledge  of  joys  to  come: 

O  lead  us,  that  we  may  above 
Obtain  our  lasting  home. 

232.      T. 580. 

BREATHE  on  these  bones  se 

dry  and  dead, 
God  Holy   Ghost!   thy  influence 
In  all  our  hearts  abroad :      [shed 
Point  out  the  place,  where  grace 

abounds; 
Direct  us  to  the  bleeding  wounds 
Of  Jesus,  our  incarnate  God. 

2  Convince  us  that  the  Lamb  was 

slain 
For  us,  and  to  our  minds  explain 
The  myst'ry  of  the  cross  : 
Let  us  our  dear  Redeemer  see, 
And  serve  and  love  him  fervently; 
This  be  our  gain,  else  all  things 

loss. 

233.      T.  90. 

O   THAT  the  Comforter  would 

come! 
Nor  visit  as  a  transient  Guest, 
But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home, 
And  keep  possession  of  my  breast; 
Yea,  make  my  soul  his  blest  abode, 
The  temple  of  th'  in-dwelling  God. 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  soul  in- 
spire, 

Attest  that  I  am  born  again; 
Come  and  baptize  me,  Lord,  with 

fire, 
Xor  let  thy  former  gifts  be  vain  : 
Grant  me  a  sense  that  I'm  forgiv'n, 
A  pledge thatl'm  an  heir  ofheav'n. 

3  Grant  me  th'  indisputable  seal, 
That  ascertains  the  kingdom  mine! 


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That  pow'rful  stamp  I  long-  to 

feel, 
The  signature  of  love  divine: 
O  shed  it  in  my  heart  abroad, 
Fulness  of  love,  of  heav'n,  of  God! 

234.*      T.230. 

1  IIOU  great  Teacher,  who  in- 
structest 
Christ's  flock,  and  us  to  bliss  con- 
ductest, 


Who  noblest  gifts  to  gTant  didst 
deign 

To  th'  apostles,  thine  anointed, 

By  thee  for  that  great  work  ap- 
pointed [men, 

To  teach,   reprove   and  comfort 

And  freely  offer  grace 

Unto  the  Gentile  race : 

Lord,   have  mercy! 

Grant  us  to  be — lmmoveablv 

Fix'd  on  their  ground,  upheld  by 
thee! 


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235.*     T.  583. 

X  EACH  us,  O  Lord!  the  cross's 

mystery,  [of  thee; 

And  grant  us  docile  hearts  to  learn 

Thou  art  as  full  of  love  to  fallen 

man,  [wast  slain. 

As  when  for  our  redemption  thou 

2  "  I  thirst,"  thou  didst  upon  the 
cross  exclaim, 

And  on  thy  throne  thy  thirst  is 

still  the  same; 
Not  for  the  blood  of  foes  who 

scorn  thy  love, 
But  that  they  may  thy  pard'ning 

mercy  prove. 

3  Thou  hast  no  pleasure  in  the 
sinner's  death, 

But  callest  him  to  come  and  live 

by  faith; 
Thou  sendest  messengers  of  peace 

abroad, 
Beseeching  men,  "  Be  reconcil'd 

to  God! 

4  "  Believe,  thou  mourning  sin- 
ner, that  for  thee 

•'  The  Lord  did  penance  on   the 

cross's  tree; 
"  Thereby  he  triumph'd  over  sin 

and  hell, 
"  And  gain'd  for  thee  a  right  in 

heav'n  to  dwell. 


5  "  Tho'  then  unborn,  tho'  not  in 
person  there, 

"  Yet  in  that  act  of  grace  thou 

hast  a  share; 
"  Pardon  of  sin  was  then  for  thee 

procur'd, 
"  When  Jesus  death  for  ev'ry  man 

endur'd. 

6  "  For  all  who  fiee  from  Sinai's 
fiery  wrath, 

"  And  look  to  Calv'ry's  sacrifice 

by  faith, 
"  The  Judge  supreme,  to  whom 

all  pow'r  is  giv'n, 
"  Orduineth    pardon,    happiness 

and  heav'n. 

7  *"  Just  as  thou  art,  to  Jesus 
come,  and  live; 

"  Repenting  sinners  Jesus  will  re- 
ceive; 

"  Be  thou  e'er  so  corrupt  and 
stain'd  with  sin, 

"  Fear  not,  his  precious  blood 
can  wash  thee  clean." 

8  Who  finds  that  sin  hath  quite 
o'erspread  his  soul, 

That  his  own  efforts  ne'er   can 

make  him  whole, 
Helpless  at  Jesus'  feet  resolves  to 

lie, 
Jesus  hath  sworn  that  sinner  shall 

not  die. 


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9  Tho'   he  was  dead  before,  be- 
hold, he. lives, 

The    Saviour   quick'ning,   whom 

the  Father  gives ; 
Henceforth  must  sin  lie  vanquish'd 

at  his  feet, 
Thro'  faith   in    Jesus,    he  shall 

vict'ry  meet. 

10  How  pleasing  'tis,  a  new-born 
soul  to  view, 

How  doth  its  happiness  our  own 

renew ! 
Might  all  the  pow'r  of  Christ's 

atonement  prove, 
And  know  the  virtue  of  his  dying 

love! 

236.*      T.  217. 

JVlY  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive, 
Whom,   with  sin's  galling  load 

oppressed, 
No  man  nor  angel  can  relieve, 
Who  have  no  hope  to  be  redressed; 
Who  loathe  the  world  and  all  its 

ways, 
Dread  wrath  divine,  and  mourn 

for  grace:  [sentence, 

On  whom  the  law   pronounceth 
Condemn'd  to  hell  in  their  own 

conscience;  [prieve, 

Such  wretched  sinners    find   re- 
Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

2  The  fondest  mother  cannot  have 
Towards  her  darling-  such  affec- 
tion, 

As  Jesus  show'd,  vile  man  to  save; 
His  love  exceedeth our  conception. 
He  left  his  throne  and  blest  abode, 
To  bear  the  sinner's  heavy  load. 
Since  he  now  through  his  death 

and  sufF'ring 
Hath  made  an  all-sufhcient  ofF'- 

ring,  [live ; 

Our    debt   is   paid,   and  we  may 
For  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

3  Xow  is  the  sympathizing  heart 
A  refuge  for  the  most  distressed ; 
He  freely  pardon  will  impart ; 
By  him  their  debt  is  quite  erased. 


His  blood  like  th'  ocean  without 
ground,  [drown'd, 

Their  sins  hath  swallow'd  up  and 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  them  is  given, 
Who  leads  them  in  the  path  to 
heaven ;  [lieve, 

And  prompts  them  always  to  be- 
That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

4  They  by  theFather  areesteem'd, 
When  thus  presented  by  our  Sa- 
viour; [deem'd, 

Heal'd  by  his  wounds,  from  sin  re- 
They  prove  the  Father's  love  and 

favor ; 
He  owns  them  as    his   sons  and 

heirs,  [clares ; 

And  all  he  hath  their   own   de- 
Eternal  life  they  now  inherit, 
Procur'd  for  them  by  Jesus'  merit; 
He  dwells  in  them,  in  him  they  live, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

5  Might  all  his  loving  heart  but 
see,  [sion 

And  know  his  bowels  of  compas- 
To  sinners,  straying  carelessly, 
Or  such  as  mourning  seek  salva- 
tion: [trace; 
Him,  when  on  earth 'midst  sinners, 
Zaccheus  takes  his  saving  grace ; 
He  comforts  Magd'len  in  affliction, 
Regards  her  tears  and  deep  con- 
viction, 
Her  sins,  tho'  many,  he  forgives; 
My  Saviour  sinners  poor  receives.^. 

6  Behold,  how  he  with  Peter  dealt, 
Tho'  deep  his  fall,  he  show'd  him 

favor. 
Not  only  when  on  earth  he  dwelt 
Was  he  a  sin-forgiving  Saviour; 
No,  he  is  still  the  very  same, 
Just,  good  and  merciful  his  name; 
As  he  was  in  humiliation, 
So  is  he  still  in  exaltation. 
Repenting  souls,  you  may  believe, 
Our  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

7  Come,  sinners,  come,  tho' vile 
and  base; 

Returning  prodigals  he  meeteth ; 


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He  freely  offers  them  his  grace, 
Them  with  a   pard'ning  kiss  lie 

greeteth.  [way? 

Why  wilt  thou  stand  in  thy  own 
"Why  wilfully  be  Satan's  prey? 
Wilt  thou   sin's    drudge  remain 

for  ever, 
Tho'  he  appear'd  thee  to  deliver? 
Do  not  delay,  sin's  service  leave, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  will  receive. 

8  Come,  ye  that  heavy  laden  are, 
Come,  weary,  void  of  self-assist- 
ance ; 

Tho'  doubting,  ready  to  despair, 

Come  but  to  him  without  resist- 
ance. 

Behold  his  heart  with  love  replete, 

Full  of  desire  the  worst  to  meet; 

Long  hath  he  sought  for  you 
though  wretched, 

You -to  embrace,  his  arms  out- 
stretched: 

O  come  to  him,  believe  and  li\e; 

My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

9  Object  not,  "  I'm  a  wretch  too 
base,  [ed, 

Too  oft  his  goodness  I  have  slight- 
Too  often  spurned  at  his  grace, 
I,  who  was  gen'rously  invited." 
Is  your  repentance  now  sincere  ? 
Your  sorrow  genuine?  Do  not  fear; 
His  pow'r  and  mercy  are  unbound- 
ed, [founded: 
None,  trusting  him,  was  e'er  con- 
He  saves  whom  nought  else  can 

relieve; 
My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

10  Think  not,  '"Tis  time  enough," 
nor  say,  [measure, 

"  God,  who  is  gracious  beyond 
Shuts  not  the  door  of  grace  to-day; 
I'll  first  enjoy  some  carnal  pleas- 
ure." 
No,  God  forbid!  if  you  are  wise, 
Grace,  offer' d  now,  do  not  despise. 
Who  slights  to-day  the  invitation, 
May  ever  miss  of  his  salvation. 
Come  now  to  Jesus,  come  and  live; 
To-day  lie  sinners  doth  receive. 


11  Draw  me,  a  sinner,  unto  thee, 
Thou  sinner's  Friend,  thou  gra- 
cious Saviour ; 
Grant  I,  and  all  may  ardently 
Desire  thy  pardon,  grace  and  fa- 
vor, [smart, 
When   sin    assails,    and   gives    a 
Show    us   thy  wounded,    loving 
heart ;                               [nation, 
May  none,  who  feels  sin's  condem- 
Xeglect  thy  gen'rous  invitation, 
But  all  experience  and  believe 
That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive! 

237.*     T.  205. 

SlXNERS !    come,   the  Saviour 
see,  [view ; 

Hands,   feet,    side,    and   temples 
See  him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
See  his  heart  is  piere'd  for  you ! 
Yiew  awhile,  then  haste  away, 
Find  a  thousand  more,  and  say: 
Come,  ye  sinners,  come  with  me, 
Yiew  him  bleeding  on  the  tree. 

2  Who  would  still  such  mercy 
grieve  ? 

Sinners !  hear  instruction  mild, 
Doubt  no  more,  but  now  believe, 
Each  become  a  little  child; 
Artful  doubts  and  reas'nings  be 
Nail'd  with  Jesus  to  the  tree; 
Mourning  souls,  who  simple  are, 
Surely  shall  the  blessing  share. 

3  Thro'  his  poverty,  the  poor 
May  eternal  riches  gain; 
Open'd  is  heav'n's  mercy-door, 
None  that  comes,  need  come  in 

vain. 
Here  now  freely  take  who  will, 
Each  poor  sinner  take  his  fill ; 
Rich  in  grace  hereby  commence, 
Blush  no  more  for  indigence. 

4  They  who  search  their  hearts 
with  care, 

And  the  blame  their  own  confess, 
In  the  Lamb's  redemption  share, 
To  his  wounds  have  free  access. 
They,  who  deem'd  themselves  the 
Of  all  sinners,  and  receive     [chief 


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Full  forgiveness,  peace  and  rest, 
Pard'ning  grace  can  relish  best. 

5  Cover'd  with  a  holy  shame, 
Pardon'd  sinners  they  remain : 
Yet  theh%  freedom  they  proclaim, 
Their  adoption  they  maintain. 
Soon  as  we  beg-in  to  cease 
Trusting  in  our  righteousness, 
Ceases  the  tormenting  strife, 
All  within  is  peace  and  life. 


238.      T.  585. 


c 


OME,    ye   sinners,   poor   and 
wretched, 
"Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore! 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love  and  pow'r : 
He  is  able,  :jj: 
He  is  willing ;   doubt  no  more. 

2  Ho!  ye  needy,  come  and  wel- 
come; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify; 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Ev'ry  grace  that  brings  us  nigh, 
Without  money,  :||: 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 
Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall, 

If  ye  tarry  till  ye're  better, 
Ye  will  never  come  at  all ; 
Not  the  righteous,  :J: 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4  Let  not  conscience  make  you 
linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  ; 
This  he  gives  you,  :J: 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimm'ring  beam. 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 
Lo,  your  Maker  prostrate  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him, 
Hear  him  crv  before  he  dies : 
"It is  finis  h'd!"  :[i; 

Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6  Lo  !  th'  incarnate  God  ascended 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood ; 


Venture  on  him,  venture  freely, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude; 
None  but  Jesus  :||: 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  con- 
cert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb  ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name: 
Hallelujah!  :\\: 
Sinners,  here,  may  sing  the  same. 

239.      T.  591. 

o  INNER,  hear  thy  Saviour's  call, 
He  now  is  passing-  by  ; 
He  hath  seen  thy  grievous  thrall, 
And  heard  thy  mournful  cry  : 
He  hath  pardon  to  impart, 
Grace  to  save  thee  from  thy  fears; 
See  the  love  that  fills  his  heart, 
And  wipe  away  thy  tears. 

2  Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come, 
And  tell  him  all  thy  case? 

He  will  not  pronounce  thy  doom, 
Nor  frown  thee  from  his  face : 
Wilt  thou  fear  Immanuel  ? 
Wilt  thou  dread  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Who,  to  save  thy  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  shed  his  precious  blood? 

3  Think  how  on  the  cross  he  hung, 
Pierc'd  with  a  thousand  wounds ! 
Hark,  from  each  as  with  a  tongue 
The  voice  of  pardon  sounds  ! 
See,  from  all  his  bursting  veins, 
Blood,  of  wond'rous  virtue,  flow! 
Shed  to  wash  away  thy  stains, 
And  ransom  thee  from  woe. 

4  Tho'  his  majesty  be  great, 
His  mercy  is  no  less  ; 

Tho'  he  thy  transgressions  hate, 
He  feels  for  thy  distress : 
By  himself  the  Lord  hath  sworn, 
He  delights  not  in  thy  death ; 
But  invites  thee  to  return, 
That  thou  may'st  live  by  faith. 

5  Raise  thy  downcast  eyes,  and  see 
What   throngs    his   throne   sur- 
round! 


S4    Of  God's  Call  of  Grace  to  the  unconverted  Sinner. 


These,  tho'  sinners  once  like  thee, 
Have  full  salvation  found : 
Yield  not  then  to  unbelief! 
While  he   saith,    "  there   yet   is 

room ;" 
Tho'  of  sinners  thou  art  chief, 
Since  Jesus  calls  thee,  come. 

24:0.      T.  22. 

C  OME,  sinners,  to  the  g-osp el- 
feast; 
Let  ev'ry  soul  be  Jesus'  guest; 
Not  one  of  you  need  stay  behind; 
His  gospel  calleth  to  mankind. 

2  Attend!    the   gospel    trumpet 
sounds,  [bounds ; 

Calls  sinners  from  earth's  farthest 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ! 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,home. 

3  Come  all  ye  souls  by  sin  opprest, 
Ye  wand'rers,  who  are  seeking  rest; 
The  poor,  the  maim'd,  the  halt, 

the  blind,  [find. 

With  Christ    a   hearty  welcome 

4  The  message  as  from  God  re- 
ceive; [live; 

Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and 
O  let  his  iove  your  hearts   con- 
strain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain ! 

5  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel ; 
His  conqu'ring    love   consent  to 

feel: 
Yieldtohis  love's  almighty  pow'r, 
And  strive  against  your  Cod  no 

more. 

6  See  him  set  forth   before  your 
eyes, 

A  precious  bleeding  sacrifice! 
His  ofTcr'd  benefits  embrace, 
And  freely  now  be  sav'd  by  grace. 

7  This  is  the  time,  no  more  delay; 
This  is  the  acceptable  dav  : 
Come  in  this  moment,  at  his  call, 
And  live  for  him,  who  dv'd  for  all' 


241.  T.  22. 

S  IXNERS,obey  the  Gospel  word'. 
Elaste  to  the  supper  of  the  Lord : 
Be  wise  to  know  vour   gracious 

day  ! 
All  things  are  ready;  come  away! 

2  Ready  the  Father  is  to  own, 
And  kiss  his  late  returning  son : 
Ready  your  loving  Saviour  stands, 
And  spreads  for  you  his  pierced 

hands. 

3  Ready  the  Spirit  to  impart 
Grace    to    subdue    the  stubborn 

heart;  [abroad, 

To  shed  Christ's  love  in  you 
And  witness  you  are  born  of  God. 

4  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  your  blest  estate  : 
All  heav'n  is  ready  to  resound, 

"  The  dead's  alive,  the  lost  is 
found!" 

5  Come,  sinners,  to  your  gracious 
Lord,  [word ; 

Incline  your  ear,    and  hear    his 
His  oli'er'd  grace  with  joy  receive, 
Hear,  sinners,  andyour  souls  shall 
live. 

242.  T.  22. 

xl  O !  ev'ry  one  that  thirsts,  draw 
nigh, 

'Tis  God  invites  man's  fallen  race; 

Salvation  without  money  buy, 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel- 
grace. 

2  Come  to  theliving waters,  come, 
Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call; 
Return,  ye  weary  wand'rers,  home, 
God's  grace  in  Christ  is  fvee  For, 

all. 

3  Ye  heavy  laden,  .sin-sick  souls, 
See  from  the  Rock  a  fountain  rise; 
For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls 
From  Jesus,  made  a  sacrifice  ! 

i  Nothing  you  in  exchange  need 

give;  [hind: 

Leave  all  you  arc,   and  have,  be- 


Of  God's  Call  of  Graee  to  the  unconverted  Sinner.     83 


Thankful  the  gift  of  God  receive, 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 

5  In  search  of  empty  joys  below, 
Ye  toil  with  unavailing-  strife : 
Whither,  ah!  whither  would  ye 

go  ?  [life. 

Christ  hath  the  words  of  endless 

6  To  you  he  calls,  "  My  good- 
ness prove, 

My  promises  for  all  are  free : 
O  taste  my  everlasting  love, 
And  let  your  souls  delight  in  me." 

243.  T.  205. 

SlX^ERS,  hear  the  joyful  news, 
God,  your  Maker,  is  your  Friend: 
Think  not,  that  his  wrath  pursues, 
That  his  curses  you  attend. 
*'  As  I  live,"  Jehovah  saith, 
w  I  do  not  desire  your  death, 
"  Rather,  rather  would  I  see 
"  Each  poor  sinner  turn  to  me." 

2  O  then  turn  to  him,  and  live, 
Turn  to  him  with  all  your  woe; 
He  is  ready  to  forgive, 
Ready  blessings  to  bestow. 
Outstretch'd  see  his  arms  of  love, 
Haste  his  tender  heart  to  prove; 
Haste,  ye  sinners,  you  will  find, 
Jesus  casteth  none  behind. 

244.  T.  106. 

I  E  sinners,  in  the  gospel  trace 
The  Friend  and  Saviour  of  man- 
kind; 
Not  one  of  all  th'  apostate  race, 
But  may  in  him  salvation  find. 
His  thoughts,  his  words,  awl  ac- 
tions prove,  [love1. 
His  life  and  death — that  God  is 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  who 

bears 
The  sins  of  all  the  world  away  ; 
A  servant's  form  he  meekly  wears, 
He  dwells  within  a  house  of  clay  : 
His  glory  thro'  a  veil  is  seen, 
And  God  with  God,  is  man  with 

men. 


SBeholdourGodincarnatestands, 
And  calls  his  wand'ring  creatures 
home;  [hands; 

He  all  day  long  spreads  out  his 
Come,  weary  souls,  to  Jesus  come: 
Tho'  ye  be  e'er  so  much  opprest, 
Believe,  and  he  will  give  you  rest. 

4  Ah,  do   not  of  his   goodness 

doubt, 
His  saving  grace  for  all  is  free; 
He  saith.,  "  I  ne'er  will  cast  hira 

out, 
Who  as  a  sinner  comes  to  me ; 

1  can  to  none  myself  deny:" 
Come,  sinners,  come;    why  will 

ye  die  ? 

245.      T. 151. 

SlXXERS,  would  ye  be  healed? 
Then  come  to  Jesus  Christ; 
In  him  is  grace  revealed, 
Come  only  undisguis'd; 
Come  poor  and  miserable, 
Draw  nigh  just  as  you  are; 
You'll  find,  that  he  is  able 
Your  losses  to  repair. 

2  His  wounds  are  open  fountains 
To  wash  you  white  all  o'er, 
Yea,  were  your  sins  like  moun* 

tains, 
Or  sands  on  ocean's  shore; 
Believe  in  the  atonement 
By  Christ's,  all-saving  blood; 
Do  not  delay  one  moment, 
Come  to  the  Lamb  of  God! 

246.      T.  90. 

WHERE  shall  my  wond'ring 

soul  begin 
While  I  to  heav'nly  songs  aspire? 
A  slave  redeem'd  from  death  and 

sin, 
A  brand  pluck'd  from  eternal  fire; 
How  shall   I  due  thanksgivings 

raise, 
And  sound  my  great  Deliv'rer'* 

praise ! 


88     Of  God's  Call  of  Grace  to  the  unconverted  Sinner. 


2  O  how  shall  I  the  goodness  tell, 
Saviour,  which  thou  hast  shown 

to  me? 
That  I,  a  child  of  wrath  and  hell, 
A  happy  child  of  God  should  be; 
Should  know,  should  feel  my  sins 

forgiv'n, 
And  that  I  am  an  heir  of  heav'n ! 

3  Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I  call, 
Harlots  and  publicans,  believe; 
He  spreads  his  arms  t'  embrace 

you  all, 
Repenting"  sinners  he'll  receive: 
No  need  of  him  the  righteous  have, 
He  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save. 

4  Come,    O   my  fellow   sinners, 
come,  [weight ; 

Groaning  beneath  sin's  pond'rous 
He  calls  you  now,  invites  you  home! 
Come  quickly,  ere  it  be  too  late ; 
Tho'  foes  protest,  and  friends  re- 
pine, [and  mine. 
He   dy'd  for   crimes  like   yours 

5  For  you  the  healing  current 
flow'd  [side; 

From   the  Redeemer's   wounded 
Languish'd  for   you   th'    eternal 

God, 
For  you  the  Prince  of  glory  dy'd ! 
Believe,  your   sins  shall  be  for- 

giv'n ; 
Only  believe,  and  yours  is  Heav'n. 

247.     T.  11. 

J\  OW  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 
Praise  ye  Jesus'  saving  name; 
Ye  who  Jesus'  kindness  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face; 
As  to  heav'n  ye  onward  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 


3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your 
tears, 

Banish  all  your  guilty  fears; 
Jesus  will  your  guilt  remove, 
Prompted  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin; 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Welcome  all  by  sin  opprest, 
Welcome  all  to  Jesus  Christ; 
Nothing  broug-hthim  from  above,, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6  He  subdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs, 
His  tremendous  foes  and  ours, 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove, 
Might}-  in  redeeming  love. 

7  Sing,  ye  ransom'd,  to  his  praise. 
Time  your  songs  to  grateful  lays; 
Mortals,  join  the  hosts  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

248.*      T.  582. 

"  C  OME  to  me,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  All  ye  who  are  opprest, 
Weary  and  heavy  -laden  souls, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

2  "  Whoe'er  to  me  will  come, 
And  th'  offer'd  grace  receive, 
Him  I  in  no  wise  will  cast  out, 
He  shall  be  mine  and  lree." 

249.*     T.  97. 

SlNNERS,  your  Maker  is  your 

Friend. 
He  calls  you,  to  his  call  attend : 
"  Sure  as  I  live,"  to  you  he  saith, 
"  I  ne'er  desire  the  sinner's  death, 
t(  But  that  repenting  he  may  turn 

to  me, 
"  And  live  for  ever."    Lord,  we 

come  to  thee! 


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XIV.   Of  Repentance  unto  Life. 


530.*      T.  132. 

IiORD  Jesus   Christ,  my  sov'- 

reign  Good, 
Thou  fountain  of  salvation  ! 
Behold,  how  sin's  most  dreadful 

load 
Fills  me  with  condemnation. 
My  sins  indeed  are  numberless  ; 

0  Lord,  regard  my  deep  distress, 
Relieve  my  guilty  conscience. 

2  In  pity  look  upon  my  need, 
Remove  thou  my  oppression; 
Since    thou   hast  suffer'd  in  my 

stead, 
And  paid  for  my  transgression ; 
Let  me  not  yield  to  dark  despair, 
Nor  live  in  constant  dread  and 

fear 
Of  death  and  condemnation. 

3  When  I  review  my  mis-spent 

1  feel  a  heavy  burden ;  [days 
Reflecting-  on  my  trespasses, 

I  scarce  could  hope  for  pardon; 
But  should  be  hopeless  and  for- 
lorn, 
Uncertain  where  for  help  to  turn. 
If  I  had  not  thy  promise. 

4  But  thy  reviving-  gospel-word, 
Which  leads  me  to  salvation, 
Doth  joy  unspeakable  afford, 
And  lasting  consolation. 

This  tells  me,  thou  wilt  not  disdain 
A  broken  heart  replete  with  pain, 
That  turns  to  thee,  O  Jesus. 

5  Me,  heavy-laden  sinner,  hear, 
To  thee  I  make  confession  j 

To  my  complaints  now  lend  an 
Regard  my  supplication.        [ear, 
My  longing  is,  O  wash,  me  clean 
From  ev'ry  spot  and  stain  of  sin, 
Like  David  and  Manasseh. 

6  Lord,  I  approach  thy  mercy* 
seat, 

And  pray  thee  to  forgive  me; 


With  contrite  heart  I  thee  intreat, 
Show  pity  and  receive  me; 
Cast  all  my  sins  and  trespasses 
Into  the  ocean  of  thy  grace, 
And  them  ho  more  remember. 

7  Oh,  for  thy  name's  sake,  let  me 
prove 

Thy  mercy,  gracious  Saviour! 
The  yoke,  which  galls  me,  soon 

remove, 
Restore  me  to  thy  favor : 
Thy  love  shed  in  my  heart  abroad, 
That  I  may  live  to  thee,  my  God, 
And  yield  thee  true  obedience. 

8  Thy  joyful Spirit  give  mepow'r, 
Thy  stripes  heal  my  diseases ; 
Apply  thy  blood  at  my  last  hour, 
To  save  me,  dearest  Jesus ! 
Then  to  thy  promis'd  rest  me 
|  bring,  ,  [sing 
•That  with  the  ransom'd  I  may 
Thy  praise  above  for  ever. 

251.*      T.  132. 

ii 

O  UT  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee, 
My  God!  with  heart's  contrition; 
Bow  downt-hineearingracetome, 
And  hear  thou  my  petition  ; 
For  if  in  judgment  thou  wilt  try 
Man's  sjn,  and  great  iniquity, 
Ah !  who  can  stand  before  thee  ? 

2  T' obtain  remission  of  our  sin, 
No  work  of  ours  availeth; 
We're  helpless,  guilty  and  unclean, 
Unless  God's  grace  prevaileth; 
We're  'midst  our  fairest  actions 

lost,  [boast, 

And  none  'fpre  him  of  aught  can 
We  live  alone  thro'  mercy. 

3  Therefore  my  hope  is  in  God's 
grace, 

And  not  in  my  own  merit ; 
On  him  my  confidence  I  place, 
Instruct  by  his  Spirit: 


ss 


Of  Repentance  unto  Life. 


His  precious  word  hath  promis'd 

me, 
He  will  my  joy  and  comfort  be ; 
Thereon  is  my  reliance. 

4  Tho'   sin  with  us  doth  much 

abound, 
Yet  grace  still  more  aboundeth; 
Sufficient  help  in  him  is  found, 
Where  sin  most  deeply  woundeth: 
He  the  good  Shepherd  is  indeed, 
Who  his  lost  sheep  doth  seek,  and 
With  tender  love  and  pity,  [lead, 

252,*     T,  75. 

O  WHITHER  shall  I  fly, 

Depress'd  with  misery  ? 
Who  is  it  that  can  ease  me, 
And  from  my  sins  release  me  ? 
Man's  help  I  vain  have  proved, 
Sin's  load  remains  unmoved. 

2  O  Jesus,  Source  of  grace! 
I  seek  thy  loving-  face, 
Upon  thy  invitation, 

With  deep  humiliation; 
Oh,  let  thy  blood  me  cover, 
And  wash  my  soul  all  over. 

3  I  thy  unworthy  child, 
Corrupt  throughout  and  spoil'd, 
Beseech  thee  to  relieve  me, 

And  graciously  forgive  me 
My  sins,  which  have  abounded, 
And  my  poor  soul  confounded. 

4  Thro'  thy  atoning  blood, 
That  precious  healing  flood, 
Purge  off  all  sin  and  sadness, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  gladness ; 
Lord,  hear  thou  my  confession, 
And  blot  out  my  transgression. 

5  Thou  shalt  my  comfort  be, 
Since  thou  hast  dy'd  for  me: 
I  am  by  thee  acquitted 

Of  all  I  e'er  committed ; 
My  sins  by  thee  were  carry'd, 
And  in  thy  tomb  interred. 

6  I  know  my  poverty ; 
But  ne'ertheless  for  me 
Are  all  good  gifts  procured. 


Since  Jesus  death  endured : 
Thus  strengthen'd,  I  may  banish 
All  fears,  my  foes  must  vanish. 

7  Christ !  thy  atoning  blood, 
The  sinner's  highest  good, 

Is  pow'rful  to  deliver, 
And  free  the  soul  for  ever 
From  all  claim  of  the  devil, 
And  cleanse  us  from  all  evil. 

8  Lord  Jesus  Christ !  in  thee 
I  trust  eternally : 

I  know  I  shall  not  perish, 
But  in  thy  kingdom  flourish! 
Since  thou  hast  death  sustained, 
Life  is  for  me  obtained. 

9  Lord,  strengthen  thou  my  heart, 
To  me  such  grace  impart, 
That  nought,  which  may  await 
From  thee  may  separate  me ;  [me, 
Let  me  with  thee,  my  Saviour, 
United  be  for  ever. 

253.*      T.  ±23. 

0  LORD,  afford  me  light ! 
I'm  straying  still  in  darkness, 
And  know  myself  not  right. 
This  1  perceive,  alas  ! 

Tho'  I'm  not  what  I  was, 
Yet  what  I  ought  to  be 

1  find  not  yet  in  me. 

2  I  know  'tis  not  the  same 
To  be  a  real  christian, 

Or  only  one  in  name  .- 

To  him  alone  is  due 

That  name,  who  doth  subdue 

His  lusts  thro'  Jesus'  pow'r, 

And  lives  to  self  no  more. 

3  Ah,  my  defect  lies  here — 
My  love  to  thee,  my  Saviour, 
Is  not  as  yet  sincere; 
Hence  grief  doth  me  corrode, 
I'm  to  myself  a  load, 

I'm  not  inclin'd  to  part 

With  tilings  that  cause  me  smart. 

4  Resolve,  my  stubborn  breast ! 
I  must  sincerely  venture,     i 
Else  I  shall  find  no  rest. 


Of  Repentance  unto  Life. 


89 


If  I  but  bid  adieu 
To  ev'ry  fleshly  view, 
And  cleave  to  Christ  alone, 
The  work  at  once  is  done. 

5  Vile  worm  !  should'st  thou  re- 
To  Christ  to  be  devoted,  [fuse 
Who  dy'd  upon  the  cross 

To  save  thee  by  his  death, 
Who  gave  thee  life  and  breath  ? 
Who  Christ  hath  for  his  Friend, 
His  bliss  will  never  end. 

6  The  language  of  true  faith 

Is  this :  "  Lord,  my  Redeemer, 
Oh,  by  thy  blood  and  death, 
Be  thou  my  Help  and  Shield, 
To  thee  myself  I  yield. 
I'm  thine,  and  thine  will  be 
To  all  eternity." 

7  "  Do  what  thou  wilt  with  me; 
If  I  am  but  prepared 

A  vessel  fit  for  thee, 
To  live  unto  thy  praise, 
Cloth'd  in  thy  righteousness, 
And  sanctify' d  by  grace; 
Then  happy  is  my  case.'* 

254.      T.  14. 

JL  HE  Lord  first  empties  whom 

he  fills, 
Casts  down  whom  he  would  raise; 
He  quickens,  when  the  letter  kills, 
Exalting  thus  his  praise. 

2  All  fears  and  terrors,  when  he 
At  once  must  disappear ;  [smiles, 
The  bruis'd  and  wounded  heart 

he  heals, 
And  feeds  with  heav'nly  cheer. 

3  When  he  applies  his  healing 
Unto  a  sin-sick  soul;  [blood 
This  balsam  pow'rfuL,  precious, 

good, 
Ne'er  fails  to  make  it  whole. 

4  He  freely  laid  his  majesty 
And  all  his  glory  by, 

That  our  wants,  thro' his  poverty, 
He  richly  might  supply. 

H 


5  He's  full  of  grace  and  truth 
indeed, 

Of  peace,  of  life  and  light; 

To  all,  that  helpless  sinners  need, 

He  gives  thy  soul  a  right. 

6  Tho'  heav'n's   his  throne,   he 
came  from  thence 

To  seek  and  save  the  lost; 
Whate'er  might  be  the  vast  ex- 
pense, 
His  love  would  bear  the  cost. 

7  On  us  he  spent  his  life  and  blood. 
Our  losses  to  retrieve; 
Mankind's  redemption  now  holds 
For  sinners  who  believe.       [good 

255.  T.  96. 

JL  HE    Lord    descended    from 

above, 
Our  loss  of  Eden  to  retrieve; 
O  God  of  mercy,  grace  and  love, 
If  all  the  world  in  thee  may  live, 
In  me  a  quick'ning  spirit  be,    [me. 
And  witness   thou  hast  dy'd  for 

2  Thou  loving,  all-atoning  Lamb, 
By  all  thy  pain  and  agony, 

Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief  and 

shame, 
Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  meritorious  death,  I  pray, 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away. 

3  I'll  be  like  Magd'len  at  thy  feet, 
And  humbly  bathe  them  with  my 

tears ; 
The  hist'ry  of  thy  love  repeat 
In  ev'ry  mourning  sinner's  ears; 
That  all  m  ay  hear  the  j  oyful  s  ound, 
That  I,  ev'n  I,  have  mercy  found. 

256.  T.  14. 

JlN  thee,  O  Christ,  is  all  my  hope, 
My  comfort's  all  in  thee, 
Since  I'm  assur'd  thy  mercy's  nigh, 
And  that  thou  stand'st  by  me. 

2  Me,  nor  the  saints  on  earth  can 

help, 
Nor  angels  near  thy  throne; 
2 


90 


Of  Repentance  unto  Life. 


To  thee  I  run,  thy  help  to  find, 
In  thee  I  trust  alone. 


3  I  feel  the  load  of  sin  so  vast, 
It  sinks  me  to  the  grave :       [sins, 
But  let  thy  blood  wash  out  my 
Since  me  thou  cam'st  to  save. 


4  Cloth'd  in   thy  r 
O  may  I  see  thy  face,         [divine, 
Receive  the  promise  from  above, 
That  I'm  res  tor' d  by  grace. 

5  On  me,  thy  helpless  worm,  O 
A  living  faith  bestow;  [Lord, 
That  I  thy  mercy,  truth  and  love, 
May  by  experience  know. 

257.  T.  205. 

JLjONG  I  strove  my  God  to  love, 
Long  I  strove  his  laws  to  keep, 
Fain  would  fix  my  thoughts  above, 
Faintly  hop'd  I  was  his  sheep ; 
But  my  striving  all  prov'd  vain, 
Still  I  found  my  heart  in  pain; 
Yet  ne'er  all  my  vileness  saw, 
Till  declar'd  accurs'd  by  law. 

2  When  with  sense  of  guilt  op- 
prest, 

All  my  soul  was  sunk  in  fear, 
Pain  and  anguish  fill'd  my  breast; 
Then  did  Jesus  Christ  appear : 
Not  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
No,  but  as  a  sacrifice 
Acceptable  unto  God; 
Glorious  off'ring,  precious  blood! 

3  He  was  offer'd  on  the  tree, 
Jesus  the  unspotted  Lamb ! 
Worthy  truth,  great  mystery! 
By  his  blood  salvation  came. 

By  his    stripes  my  wounds   are 

heal'd, 
By  his  death,  God's  love  reveal'd; 
We,  once  strangers  far  from  God, 
Are  brought  nigh  by  Jesus'  blood. 

258.  T. 581. 

SAVIOUR  of  thy  chosen  race, 
View  me  from  thy  heav'nly  throne; 
Give  the  sweet  relenting  grace, 
Soften  thou  this  heart  of  stone; 


Stone  to  flesh,  O  God,  convert, 
Cast  a  look,  and  break  my  heart ! 

2  By  thy  Spirit  me  reprove, 
All  my  inmost  sins  reveal ; 
Sins  against  thy  light  and  love 
Let  me  see,  and  let  me  feel ; 

ighteousness  I  ^!ns>  *■*  "T^'^Y^0^     i 
M;,Mr,0    Sins>  for  which  he  shed  his  blood. 


3  Jesus,  seek  thy  wand'ring  sheep, 
Make  me  restless  to  return ; 
Bid  me  look  on  thee  and  weep, 
Bitterly  as  Peter  mourn ; 

Till  I  can,  by  grace  restor'd, 
Say:  thou  know'st,  I  love  thee, 
Lord. 

4  Might  I  in  thy  sight  appear, 
As  the  publican,  distrest; 
Stand,  not  daring  to  draw  near, 
Smite  on  my  unworthy  breast; 
Utter  the  poor  sinner's  plea: 
God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

5  Ah,  remember  me  for  good, 
Passing  thro'  this  mortal  vale! 
Show  me  thy  atoning  blood, 
When  my  strength  and  courage 
Let  me  oft  in  spirit  see  [fail ; 
Jesus,  crucify'd  for  me ! 

239.      T.  582. 

A.  H !  whither  should  I  go, 
Burden' d,  and  sick,  and  faint? 
To  whom  should  I  my  trouble 

show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 
My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 
Ah!  why  should  I  delay? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stray. 

2  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part  ? 
Which  Vv  ill   not  let  my  Saviour 
Possession  of  my  heart  ?        [take 
Some  cursed  thing  unknown 
Must  surely  lurk  within, 

Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom-sin. 

3  Jesus,  the  hindrance  show, 
Which  I  have  fear'd  to  sec; 


Of  Repentance  unto  Life. 


91 


Yea,  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 
Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 
Thy  trying  pow'r  display; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 
And  take  the  vail  away.. 

4  I  now  believe;  in  thee 
Compassion  reigns  alone: 
According  to  my  faith,  to  me 
O  let  it,  Lord,  be  done! 
In  me  is  all  the  bar, 
Which  thou  wouldst  fain  remove: 
Remove  it,  then  shall  I  declare, 
That  thou,  O  God,  art  love! 

260.      T.  582. 

O   LORD,  how  vile  am  I, 

Unholy  and  unclean  f 

How  can  I  venture  to  draw  nigh 

With  such  a  load  of  sin  ? 

And  must  I  then  indeed 

Sink  in  despair  and  die  ? 

Fain  would  I  hope  that  thou  didst 

For  such  a  wretch  as  I.       [bleed 

2  That  blood  which  thou  hast 

spilt, 
That  grace  which  is  thy  own, 
Can  cleanse  the  vilest   sinner's 

guilt, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 
Low  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 
Oh  pity  and  forgive: 
Here  will  I  lie,  and  wait  till  thou 
Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 

261.      T.  14. 

JL  HE  mist  before  my  eyes  re- 

mov'd 
With  wonder  struck  I  see, 
Dear  Lord,  the  black,  the  niim'- 

rous  crimes, 
By  which  I've  grieved  thee. 

2  These  were  the  unrelenting  foes, 
Which  made  thee  groan  and  cry ; 
Caus'd  thee  to  shed  thy  precious 

blood, 
And  bow  thine  head,  and  die. 


3  Thy  love  hath  thaw'd  my  froz- 
en heart, 

And  caus'd  my  tears  to  flow; 
I  now  abhor  that  monster  sin, 
And  find  he  is  my  foe. 

4  I  trust  my  guilt  was  done  away 
By  my  incarnate  God, 

Who  felt,  t'  atone  for  man's  of- 
The  sin-avenging  rod.         [fence, 

262.     T.  11. 

X1EAR,  O  Jesus,  my  complaints, 
Known  to  thee  are  all  my  wants-; 
Self-convicted,  self-abhorr'd, 

1  approach  thee,  dearest  Lord. 

2  Known  to  thee,  whose  eyes  are 
I  thy  love  and  pity  claim :  [flame, 
With  an  eye  of  love  look  down, 
Help  me,  Lord,  O  help  me  soon. 

3  Break,  O  break  this  heart  of 
Form  it  for  thy  use  alone ;  [stone; 
Bid  each  vanity  depart, 

Build  thy  temple  in  my  heart. 

4  This  be  my  support  in  need, 
That  thou  didst  so  freely  bleed; 
All  my  joys  and  hopes  arise 
From  thy  bleeding  sacrifice. 

5  This  confirms  me,   when  I'm 
weak, 

Comforts  me,  when  I  am  sick, 
Gives  me  courage,  when  I  faint, 
Well  supplies  my  ev'ry  want. 

6  Saviour,  to  my  heart  be  near, 
Exercise  thy  Shepherd-care; 
Guard  my  weakness  by  thy  grace, 
Fill  my  soul  with  heav'nly  peace. 

263.*      T.  205. 

O  H,  how  great,  how  rich,  how 

free, 
Is  the  grace  which  Christ  bestows! 
Only  cast  your -misery 
At  the  foot  of  Jesus'  cross; 
Weeping  at  the  throne  of  grace 
Lie,  and  never  quit  the  place, 
Never  till  your  suit's  obtain'd, 
Never  till  the  blessing's  gain'd. 


95 


Of  Faith. 


264.      T.  16. 

Nothing  but  thy  blood,  o 

Jesus ! 
Can  relieve  us  from  our  smart ; 
Nothing-  else  from  guilt  release  us, 
Nothing  else  can  melt  the  heart, 

2  Nothing  else  can  ease  our  bur- 
Jesus'  precious  blood  alone,  [den: 
Can  produce  a  sense  of  pardon, 
And  dissolve  a  heart  of  stone. 

260.*      T.  66. 

IjE  not   dismay'd — in  time  of 
need,  [situation; 

Thy  Saviour  knows  thy  irksome 
His  heartis mild, — withpityfill'd, 
Can't  see  thy  grief  without  com- 
miseration. 

2  To  Christ  draw  nigh — for  help 

apply, 
He  will  pour  out  on  thee  the  oil 

of  gladness ; 
He  feels   and  knows — thy  griefs 

and  woes, 
Will  turn  to  joy  and  comfort  all 

thy  sadness. 


266.*      T.  36. 

Tj  ORD  Jesus  Christ,  if  thou  wert 

not  my  Saviour, 
Were  not  thy  blood  still  pleading 

in  my  favor, 
Where  should  I,  poorest  among 

all  the  needy, 

Find  succor  ready ! 

2  What  should  I  do,  a  sinner  vile 
and  wretched, 

Were  not  thy  arms  of  love  to  me 
outstretched; 

But  thou  my  Refuge  art,  my  Con- 
solation, 

And  whole  Salvation. 

267.*      T.  142. 

HERE  come  I,  my  Shepherd, 

athirst  after  thee; 
In  mercy  receive  me,  for  mercy's 

my  plea : 
The  word  thou  hast  spoken, 
Can  never  be  broken ; 
Thou  know'st  I  am  needy,  and 

greatly  distrest, 
Thou  callest  the  weary  to  come 

and  find  rest. 


XV.  Of  Faith. 


268.*     T.  106. 

-\  OW  I  have  found  the  ground 

wherein 
Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain; 
Ev'n  Christ,  who  to  atone  for  sin, 
Was  as  a  spotless  victim  slain : 
Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay 
When  heav'n  and  earth  are  fled 

away. 

2  O  Lord,  thy  everlasting  grace 
Our  scanty  thought  surpasseth 

far :  [ness, 

Thou  show'st  maternal    tender  - 
Thy  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Thy  heart  o'er  sinuers  can't  but 

break,  [take. 

Whether  thy  grace  they  slight  or 


3  God  in  man's  death  takes  no 
delight;  [tain 

Each  soul  may  grace  and  lifeob- 
Ip  him,  who  left  his  glory  bright, 
Took  flesh,  and  dy'd,  and  rose 

again :  [less 

And  now  he  knocks  times  number- 
At  our  hearts'  door,  and  offers 

grace. 

4  O  Love!  thou  bottomless  abyss! 
My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  thee; 
Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness, 
From  condemnation  now  I'm  free; 
Since  Jesus'    blood,   thro'  earth 

and  skies, 
"  Mercy,  free  boundless  mercy'*' 
cries. 


Of  Faith, 


93 


5  By  faith  I  plunge  into  this  sea, 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
Hither,  when  sin  assails,  I  flee, 

1  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast : 
Away,    sad   doubt,  and  anxious 

fear —  [there. 

"  Mercy"  is    all    that's    written 

6  Tho'  waves  and  storms  go  o'er 
my  head, 

Tho'    strength,  and  health,   and 

friends  be  gone; 
Tho'joys  bewither'd all  and  dead; 
Tho'  ev'ry  comfort  be  withdrawn; 
Stedfast  on  this  my  soul  relies, 
Jesus,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 

7  Fix'd  on  this  ground1  may  I  re- 
main, [cay; 

Tho'  my  heart  fail,  and  flesh  de- 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When  earth's  foundations   melt 
away :  [prove, 

Mercy's  full  pow'r  I  then  shall 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love! 

269.*      T.  22. 

AN  holy  writ  it  is  avow'd 
That  Christ  was  Israel's  Cov'nant- 

God, 
The  Church's  everlasting  Head, 
God  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

2  All  things  were  made  by  Christ, 
the  Word, 

By  Christ  was  man  toliferestor'd; 
The  Prophets,  strong  in  faith  and 

bold, 
His  coming  in  the  flesh  foretold; 

3  No  wonder   therefore  that  we 
read, 

Abra'm  to  see  his  day  was  glad  ; 
Isaiah  too  his  glory  saw* 
And  spoke  of  him  with  joy  and 
awe. 

4  'Tis  sure  that  by  his  bitter  pain> 
He  for  mankind  did  life  obtain, 
Did  for  his  church  on  earth  atone, 
And  for  the  ransonrd  round  the 

throne. 


5  We  love  the  Lamb  of  God  who 
dy'd: 

Whoever  seeketh  aught  beside, 
Belongs  not  to  our  company ; 
Christ  is  our  All  eternally. 

6  Our  theme  within  the  I  church 
shall  be  [agony ! 

Christ's    wounds,   his  griefs  and 
Our  theme  when  to  the  world  we 

call, 
His  blood, the  ransompaidfor  all. 

270.  T.  22. 

.T  AITH  comes  by  hearing  God's 

record 
Concerning  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord; 
The  happy  means,  which  heav'n 

hath  blest 
To  bring  us  to  the  gospel-rest. 

2  The  joyful'  sound  is  news  of 
grace, 

Redemption  of  a  fallen  race, 
Thro' Jesus'  righteousness  divine, 
Which  bright  from  faith  to  faith 
doth  shine. 

3  The  promise  of  immortal  bliss 
We  have  in  Christ  our  Righteous- 
ness ; 

By    this    our    righteousness    is 

bought, 
Faith  pleads  that  right,  but  buys 

it  not. 

4  True  faith  receives  the  ofFer'd 
good  [blood: 

And  promise  seal'd  with  Jesus* 
Faith  gives  no  title  to  the  bliss, 
But  takes  the  Saviour's  righteous- 
ness. 

5  In  the  Redeemer,  as  my  Head, 
The  cov'nant  is  established : 

In  him  the  promises  are  Yea, 
In  him  Amen,  and  not  in  me. 

271.  T.  14. 

XL  AIL,  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail! 
Thou  Author  of  our  faith, 
The  Finisher  of  ail  our  hopes, 
The  Truth,  the  Life,  the  Path. 


94 


Of  Faith. 


2  Hail,  First  and  Last,  thou  great 

I  AM ! 

In  whom  we  live  and  move; 
Increase  our  little  spark  of  faith, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  love. 

3  O  let  that  faith  which  thou  hast 
taught 

Be  treasur'din  our  breast; 
The  evidence  of  unseen  joys, 
The  substance  of  our  rest. 

4  Then  shall  we  go  from  strength 
to  strength,  qiq 

From  grace  to  greater  grace; 
From  each  degree  of  faith  to  more, 
Till  we  behold  thy  face. 

272.      T.  106. 

-T  ROM  life  and  grace,  (this  we 

are  bold 
Before  an  erring  world  t'  assert,) 
Nothing  one  moment  doth  with- 
hold 
A  man,  but  his  unwilling  heart : 
In  our  dear  Lord  there's  no  delay, 
Fix'd  is  his  will,  and  plain  his 
way. 

2  Should  anyone  of  serious  frame, 
That  long  hath  seem'd  to  seek  his 

face, 
His  tedious  tasks  and  trials  name, 
Preparatory  steps  of  grace ; 
We  say,    "  No,    Christ  requires 

them  not,  [wrought." 

And  this  fine  web   a  false  heart 

3  Should  any  think  he's  so  hemm'd 
With  sin,  as  to  be  past  relief,  [in 
Alas !  he  knows  not,  that  the  sin, 
Which  binds  his  soul,  is  unbelief: 
If  to  the  cross  we  lift  our  eye, 
Then  sin  and  Satan  soon  must  fly. 

4  Ready  our  Saviour  is  indeed, 
His  glorious  work  in  all  to  do; 
To  ev'ry  one  it  must  be  said, 

"  Thou  hadst  been   happy  long 

ago,  [care 

Hadst  thou  in  faith  cast   all  thy 

On  Jesus    Christ,    who    heareth 

pray'r.', 


273.     T.  22. 

Y  various  maxims,  forms  and 

rules,  [schools, 

That  pass    for    wisdom    in    the 

1  strove  my  passion  to  restrain ; 
But  all  my  efforts  prov'd  in  vain. 

2  But  since  my  Saviour  I  have 
known, 

My  rules  are  all  reduc'd  to  one; 
To   keep  my  Lord,   by  fuith,   in 
view,  [tives  too. 

This  strength  supplies,  and  mo- 

3  I  see  him  lead  a  suff  'ring  life, 
Patient,    amidst    reproach     and 

strife;  [take 

Andj  from  his  pattern  courage 
To  bear  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 

4  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed, 
And  by  the  sight  from  guilt  am 

freed; 
This  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heav'nly  life  within. 

5  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose 
Confirms  my  faith,  disarms  my 

foes ; 
Satan  I  shame  and  overcome, 
By  pointing  to  my  Saviour's  tomb. 

6  Exalted  on  his  glorious  throne, 
1  see  him  make  my  cause  his  own. 
Then  all  my  anxious  cares  subside, 
For  Jesus  lives,  and  will  provide. 

7  I  see  him  look  with  pity  down, 
And  hold  in  view  the  conqu'rors* 

crown ;  [.before, 

If  press'd  with  griefs  and  cares 
My  soul  revives,    nor    asks    for 

more. 

8  By  faith  I  see  the  hour  at  band 
When  in  his  presence  I  shall  stand; 
Then  it  will  be  my  endless  bliss, 
To  see  him  where,  and  as  he  is. 

274.*     T.  11. 

JL  AMBof  God,  who  thee  receive, 
Who  in  thee  desire  to  live, 
Cry  by  day  and  night  to  thee, 
As  thou  art,  so  let  us  be.. 


Of  Faith. 


f»5 


2  Fix,  O  fix  our  wav'ring  mind, 
To  thy  cross  us  firmly  bind: 
Gladly  now  we  would  be  clean  ; 
Cleanse  our  hearts  from  ev'ry  sin. 

3  Dust  and  ashes  tho'  we  be, 
Full  of  guilt  and  misery; 
Thine  we  are,  thou  Son  of  God, 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

4  Sinners  who  in  thee  believe 
Everlasting-  life  receive ; 
They  with  joy  behold  thy  face, 
Triumph  in  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

5  Life  deriving  from  thy  death, 
They  proceed  from  faith  to  faith, 
Walk  the  new,  the  living  way, 
Leading  to  eternal  day. 

6  Blest  are  they  who  follow  thee, 
While  this  lig-ht  of  life  they  see; 
Filled  with  thy  sacred  love 

They  thy  quick'ning  power  prove. 

/ 

7  Praise  on  earth  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Never-ceasing  praise  in  heav'n ; 
Boundless  wisdom,  pow'r  divine, 
Love  unspeakable  are  thine! 

275.     T.  14. 

XXEAL  us,  Immanuel,  here  we 
Waiting  to  feel  thy  touch ;  [are, 
Deep  wounded  souls  to  thee  repair, 
And,  Saviour,  we  are  such. 

2  Our  faith  is  feeble,  we  confess, 
We  faintly  trust  thy  word; 

But  wilt  thou  pity  us  the  less? 
Be  that  far  from  thee,  Lord ! 

3  Remember  him  who   once  ap- 
ply'd, 

With  trembling,  for  relief; 

"  Lord,   [  believe,"  with  tears  he 

"  O  help  my  unbelief."       [cry'd, 

4  She  too,  who  touch'd  thee  in 
the  press, 

And  healing  virtue  stole, 
Wasanswer'd,  "  Daughter,  go  in 

peace, 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole." 


5  Conceal'd  amidst  the  gathering 
throng,  [eyes ; 

She  would  have  shunn'd  thine 
And  if  her  faith  was    firm  and 

strong, 
Strong  were  her  doubts  likewise. 

6  Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears, 
we  come, 

To  touch  thee  if  we  may; 

Oh!  send  us  not  despairing  home. 

Send  none  unheal'd  away. 

276*     T.  184. 

O  JESUS,  'fore  whose  radiation, 
The  seraphim  mustcover'd  stand, 
When,  in  their  awful  ministration, 
They  wait  for  thy  supreme  com- 
mand: [sighted^ 
How  can  this  body's  eyes,  dim- 
Which  by  sin's  gloomy  misery 
And  earthly  shadows  are  benight- 
ed, 
Endure  thy  glorious  light  to  see! 

2  Yet  let  by  faith  my  penetration 
Reach  ev'n  within  the  sanctuary; 
Thy  mercy  be  my  consolation, 
May  this  uphold  and  strengthen 

me.  [cious, 

Reach  unto  me  thy  sceptre  gra- 
Who  low,  like  Esther,  'fore  thee 

bow,  [tious, 

Say,  "  I  will  be  to  thee  propi- 
And   loving   kindness    to    thee 

show." 

3  O  Jesus,  show  thy  great  com- 
passion 

Unto  the  soul  that  pants  for  thee; 
Hear  thou  my  humble  supplica- 
tion, 
My  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 
I  know  thou  art  with  pity  filled 
To  sinners  who  thy  mercy  crave; 
My  pardon  by  thy  blood  is  sealed, 
I  know 'twas  shed  my  soul  to  save. 

4  I  recommend  myself  for  ever 
To  thee,  with  filial  confidence; 
I  pray,  O  Lord,  regard  in  favor 
My  tears,  and  humble  penitence  j 


96 


Of  Faith. 


I  thro*  thy  death  am  justified, 
No  condemnation  is  in  me; 
I  shall  remain  to  thee  allied, 
Since  I  am  reconciPd  to  thee. 

5  O  let  thy  Spirit  still  attend  me, 
Nor  from  my  soul  withdraw  his 

light,  [me, 

Protect,    and   gTaciously   defend 
And  order  all  my  steps  aright; 
That  I  may,  without  variation, 
By  humbly  walking  in  thy  ways, 
Suit  to  thy  will  my  conversation, 
While  here  I  run  my  mortal  race. 

6  Give  me  the  armor  of  the  Spirit, 
Support  me  with  thy  pow'rful  aid, 
Then,   bold  in  faith,  I  need  not 

fear  it,  [invade. 

When  hostile  pow'rs  would  me 
Thus  will  thy  kingdom,  mighty 

Saviour,  [seen, 

In  which  true  righteousness  is 
Be  furthered  by  my  weak  endeavor; 
There  grace  and  truth  for  ever 

reign. 

7  O  yes,  above  all  else  I'll  love 
thee;  [own; 

My  heart,  tho'  worthless,  be  thine 
Could  infinite  compassion  move 

thee 
To   leave    for   me    thy    heav'nly 

throne .? 
Then  let  my  heart  be  dedicated 
To  thee;  fix  there  thy  residence 
Till  I  shall  be  toheav'n  translated, 
In  joy  to  see  thy  countenance. 

8  Lord,  while  my  faith  to  thee  as- 
cendeth, 

O  may  thy  grace  descend  to  me; 
Thou   art  my   joy    which   never 
endeth, 

0  fill  my  heart  with  love  to  thee. 

1  will  adore  and  love  thee  longer, 
Than  while  my  heart  its  tluobs 

repeats ; 
The  flame  of  love   shall  break 

forth  stronger, 
When  here  my  pulse  no  longer 

beat6. 


277.     T.  *#, 

MISTAKEN  souls !  that  dream 

of  heav'n 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiv'n, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead ; 
None  but  a  living  pow'r  unites 
To  Christ  the  living  Head. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the 
heart, 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love, 
That  bids   all  sinful  joys  depart. 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

|  4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  eartk 

and  hell, 
By  a  celestial  pow'r; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  pre- 
In  the  decisive  hour.  [vail 

5  True  faith  obeys  its  Author's 
will, 

As  well  as  trusts  his  grace; 
A  pard'ning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  his  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets 
us  free, 

He  makes  our  nature  clean  ; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7  His  Spirit  purifies  the  heart, 
And  seals  our  peace  with  God; 
True  holiness  nought  can  impart 
But  Jesus'  cleansing  blood. 

278.*      T.  37. 

THO'  ev'ry  child  of  God 

Is  a  new  creature, 

Yet  do  we  feel  the  load 

Of  sinful  nature; 

Which,  if  by  faith  we  cleave 

To  Christ  our  Saviour, 

Can,  tho'  it  cause  us  grief, 

Condemn  us  never. 

2  He's  merciful  and  kind 
Past  all  expression; 


Of  the   Forgiv 

If  we  are  but  inclin'd 
To  make  confession 
Of  all  our  sinfulness, 
His  great  compassion 
Prompts  him  to  grant  us  peace, 
And  consolation. 

3  He  grants  us,  for  our  tears, 
His  oil  of  gladness  ; 
Delivers,  heals  and  cheers, 
Dispels  our  sadness : 

Yea,  tho'  our  bodies  die, 
His  resurrection 
Proves,  they  shall  certainly 
Rise  to  perfection. 

4  My  portion  is  the  Lord, 
I  seek  his  favor; 

And  in  his  name  and  word 
Confide  for  ever. 
Nought  in  the  world  to  me 
Can  yield  such  pleasure, 
As  to  be  found  in  thee, 
O  Christ,  my  Treasure! 


eness  of  Sins. 


9-7 


5  Therefore  I'll  humbly  cleave, 
To  my  Creator, 
Who,  that  my  soul  might  live, 
Assum'd  my  nature; 
Redeem'd  me  by  his  blood, 
And  bitter  passion ; 
Thanks  to  the  Lamb  of  God 
For  my  salvation ! 

279,*     T.  184. 

W  HEX  rising  winds,  and  rain 

descending, 
A  near  approaching  storm  declare, 
With  trembling  speed  their  wings 

extending, 
The  birds  to  hollow  trees  repair ; 
Thus  I  in  faith  with  sin  oppress- 

ed, 
My  refuge  take,  O  Christ,  to  thee; 
Thy    wounds,    my    hiding-place 

most  blessed, 
From  ev'ry  evil  shelter  me. 


XVI.  Of  the  Forgiveness  of  Sins. 


280.*     T.  97. 

J  ESUS,  our  glorious  Head  and 

Chief, 
Dear  Object  of  our  hearts'  belief, 
O  let  us  in  thy  nail-prints  see 
Our  pardon  and  election  free; 
And,  while  we  view  by  faith  thy 

pierced  side,  [for  us  dy'd. 

Call  thee  our  Lord  and  God,  who 

2  The  doctrine  of  Christ's  blood 

and  death, 
Imparting  life  to  us  thro'  faith, 
A  myst'ry  is,  which  is  reveal'd 
To  babes,  but  from  the  wise  con- 

ceal'd;  [earth  is  known; 

Thereby   the  Saviour's  flock  on 
Of  this  the  ransom'd  sing  before 

God's  throne. 

5  While  human  nature  doth  exist, 
While  Jesus  reigns  as  Lord  and 
Christ, 


So  long  of  the  whole  gospel  this 
From  first  to  last  thesubstance  is; 
All,   to  whom   God  his  counsel 

doth  reveal, 
To  thh   as  truth  divine  can  set 

their  seal. 

4  Should  any  virtuous  seem  to  be, 
And  blameless  from  his  infancy, 
And  scarcely  ever  have  been  try'd 
By  avarice,  by  lust,  or  pride, 
And  therefore  think,    '  I   am  a 

child  of  God,' 
He's   deaf  and   blind,   and  quite 
mistakes  the  road. 

5  All  those  who,  thro'  a  beam  of 
light,  [right, 

Can  see  and  own   they   are  not 
But  enter  on  a  legal  strife, 
Amend  their  former  course  of  life, 
And  toil  and  labor  hard  from  day 
to  day ;  [way, 

Such  also  miss  to  happiness  the 


98 


Of  the  Forgiveness  of  Sins. 


6  But  sinners,  who,  with  pungent 
smart, 

Bewail  the  vileness  of  their  heart, 
Mourning-  because  of  unbelief, 
Of  sinners  deem  themselves  the 
chief,  [righteousness, 

Despairing*    of    their     self-made 
They  may  depend  on  Jesus'  sav- 
ing- grace. 

7  To  such  he  saith,  "  Arise  and 
live, 

I  freely  all  thy  sins  forg-ive, 

I  have  redeem'd  thee,    thou  art 

mine, 
Thyself  in  faith  to  me  resign; 
Obey  my  voice,  and  walk  in  all 

my  ways, 
I'll    grant  to    thee   in    heav'nly 

realms  a  place." 

8  His  Holy  Spirit  we  receive, 
And  on  our  Saviour's  word  believe; 
We  trust  in  his  atoning  death, 
As  the  foundation  of  our  faith, 
And  in  his  robe  of  rig-hteousness 

array'd,  [forted. 

Are  'midst  his  chosen  richly  com- 

9  The  humble  sinner's  shame  we 
feel, 

Andpow'r  divine  to  do  God's  will, 
These  are  combin'd  in  ev'ry  heart 
That  in  Christ's  merits  hath  apart; 
No  more,  for  want  of  strength, 

good  motions  die, 
Since  Jesus    gives    us    constant 

victory. 

10  We  rest  in  Christ,    and  yet 
desire,  [fire, 

Because  his  love  our  hearts  doth 
To  serve  his  cause  with  all  our 

might,  [light ; 

And  deem  our  Saviour's  burden 
Don't  we  succeed,  we  think  our* 

selves  to  blame, 
And  if  we  do,  we  praise  his  holy 

name. 

11  Should  self-complacency  take 
place, 

When  we  review  our  faithfulness, 


We're  soon   with  inward  shame 

bow'd  down, 
Forget  ourselves,  and  freely  own, 
That  Jesus  works  in  us  whate'er 

is  good, 
And  thank  him  for  the  pow'r  he 

hath  bestow'd. 

12  Grace  is   the  only  wish  and 
pray'r,  [are; 

Of  all  those  who  God's  children 
They  meditate  by  night  and  day, 
How  they  may  true  obedience  pay 
To  Jesus,  who  redeem'd  us  by  his 
death;  [their  faith. 

And   grace   unmerited  supports 

281.*      T.  22. 

1  HE  Saviour's  blood  and  right- 
eousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress; 
Thus  well  array'd,  I  need  not  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  I  appear. 

2  The  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  freely  gave  his  life  and  blood, 
For  all  my  num'rous  sins  t'  atone, 
I  for  my  Lord  and  Saviour  own. 

3  In  him  I  trust  forjevermore, 
He  hath  expunged  the  dreadful 

score 
Of  all  my  guilt ;  this  done  away, 
I  need  not  fear  the  judgment  day. 

4  Therefore  my  Saviour's  blood 
and  death 

Is  here  the  substance  of  my  faith; 
And  shall   remain,  when  called 

hence, 
My  only  hope  and  confidence. 

5  For  should  I  e'er  so  faithful 
prove,  [love, 

Serve  my  kind  Lord  with  zeal  and. 
And  spend  my  life  for  him  I  serve, 
Nor  e'er  from  his  commandments 
swerve ; 

6  Yet  when  my  Saviour  I  shall  see, 
Then  shall  I  have  this  only  plea  : 
"  Here  is  a  sinner,  who  would  fain 
Thro'  the  Lamb's  ransom  entrance 

gain." 


Of  the  Forgiveness  of  Sins. 


7  Thus  Abraham  was  sav'd  by 
grace,  [ness ; 

Believing*  in   Christ's   righteous  - 
And  all  the  ransom'd  saints   in 

light 
In  this  blest  song  of  praise  unite : 

8  "  All  pow'r  and  glory  doth  per- 
tain 

Unto  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain ; 

And  hath  redeem'd  us    by   his 

blood,  [God." 

And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to 

9  While  here  on  earth  I  still  re- 
main, 

This  doctrine  firmly  I'll  maintain; 
And  both  in  word  and  deed  pro« 

claim 
The  pow'r  of  Jesus'  saving-  name. 

10  Lord  Jesus  Christj  all  praise 
to  thee! 

That  thou  didst  deign  aman  to  be, 
And  for  each  soul  which  thou  hast 

made 
Hast  an  eternal  ransom  paid. 

11  O  King  of  glory,  Christ  the 
Lord! 

God's  only  Son,  eternal  Word! 
Let  all  the  world  thy  mercy  see, 
And  bless  those  who  believe  in 
thee. 

12  Thy  incarnation,  wounds  and 
death, 

1  will  confess  while  I  have  "breath, 
Till  I  shall  see  thee  face  to  face, 
Arrayed  with  thy  righteousness. 

282.*     T.  090. 

GRACE!  grace!  O  that's  a  wel- 
come sound! 
A  joyful  sound  to  all, 
Who  clearly  see,  and  deeply  feel 
The  mis'ry  of  the  fall : 
Who  rightly  know  the  wretched 
Of  sinners  void  of  grace,      [state 
Ere  Christ  selects  them  to  enjoy 
In  heav'nly  realms  a  place. 

2  Grace!  how  exceeding  great  to 
Who,  ready  to  despair,       [those 


Asham'd  confess,  and  truly  know 
How  vile  and  weak  they  are! 
Yet  grace,  free  grace,  most  sweet- 
ly calls, 
"  Directly  come,  who  will, 
Just  as  you  are,  for  Christ  re- 
ceives 
Poor  helpless  sinners  still." 

3  All  we,  who  now  are  his,  were 
Deeply  convinc'd  of  sin ;  [first 
Each  felt  the  plague  of  his  own 
The  leprosy  within :  [heart 
Then  life  and  righteousness  divine, 
Thro'  faith,  to  us  were  giv'n; 
Thus  we  a  happy  people  are, 
Joint-heirs  with  Christ  of  heav'n. 

4  Now  dearest  Lord,  we  inly  pray, 
That  in  thy  service  we 

May  active,  true  and  faithful  prove, 
Deriving  strength  from  thee: 
O  may  we  still  in  thee  abide, 
For  babes  We  are  most  weak, 
Poor  sinners  still,  who  without 

thee 
Can  nought  think,  act,  or  speak. 

5  We  thirst,  O  Lord!  give  us  this 
To  taste  more  of  thy  grace,  [day 
More  of  that  stream  which  from 

the  rock 
Flow'd  thro'  the  wilderness. 
'Tis  grace  alone  that  feeds  our 
Grace  keeps  us  inly  poor;    [souls, 
And   Oh!  that  nothing-  but  thy 
May  rule  us  evermore!        [grace 

283.*     T.  583. 

O  WHAT  a  depth  of  love  and 

boundless  grace 
The  gospel-light  to  sinful  men 

displays, 
When  Christ  himself5?!?  us  doth 

manifest, 
And  weinhim  find  comfort,  peace, 

and  rest! 

2  When  in  the  soul  this  blessed 

truth  resounds, 
That  in  Christ's  death,  for  sinners 

life  abounds; 


100 


Of  the  Forgiveness  of  Sins. 


Oh,  how  doth  this  refresh   the 

fainting-  heart, 
And  bid  all   anxious  doubts   and 

fears  depart. 

3  For  such  poor  sinners,  who  of 
noug-ht  can  boast, 

Who  think  themselves  irreparably 

lost, 
Who  groan  beneath  sin's  heavy 

galling  load, 
The  Lamb  of  God  hath  shed  his 

precious  blood. 

4  Virtue  goes  forth  from  him,  he 
gives  us  grace 

With  confidence   his  Father   to 

address, 
And  then  we  boldly  may  to  all 

declare, 
That  we,  tliro'  faith  in  Christ, 

God's  children  are. 

284.*      T.  16. 

▼V  HEN  a  sinner  in  affliction 
Mourneth  on  account  of  sin, 
Feels  the  Spirit's  deep  conviction, 
But  no  pow'r  of  faith  within ; 

2  While  a  flood  of  tears  is  gush- 
ing, 

"  Where  shalll  find  Jesus,  where?" 
While  the  troubled  soul  is  wishing, 
"  O  that  he  my  Saviour  were!" 

3  In  a  moment  stands  before  us 
Jesus  with  his  pierced  side; 
Now  we  find,  that  he's  desirous 
Us  from  wrath  to  screen  and  hide. 

4  Thus,  the  sovd  at  once  obtaineth 
Pardon  from  the  sinner's  Friend; 
To  true  happiness  attaineth, 
And  to  life  which  hath  no  end. 

285.*     T.  14. 

VV  HAT  joy  or  honor  could  we 
Polluted  as  we  are,  [have, 

If  not  the  holy  Lamb  of  God 
Our  joy  and  honor  were! 

2  Of  nothing  we  have  ever  done 
To  boast  could  we  desire, 


When  he  to  judge  us  shall  appear, 
Whose  eyes  are  flames  of  fire. 

3  None  is  so  holy,  pure  and  just, 
So  perfected  in  love, 

That  his  best  plea,  or  self-defence, 
Of  any  weight  could  prove. 

4  Nor  is  there  any  other  way 
Into  the  holy  place,  [sins, 
But  Christ,  who  took  away  our 
His  blood  and  righteousness. 

5  We  know    the    righteousness 
complete 

Which  he  procur'd  for  all ; 

We  know  the  kind  reception  giv'n 

To  the  poor  prodigal. 

6  We  know  the  Shepherd's  love, 
who  left 

The  ninety -nine  behind, 

An d thro' the  des art  anxious  went, 

The  hundredth  sheep  to  find. 

7  To  him  poor  sinners  may  appeal 
With  all  their  misery; 

The  angels  joy  to  see  them  come, 
Christ  calleth :  "  Come  to  me." 

286.*      T.  14. 

HAPPY  the  souls  who  contrite 
Them  Jesus  doth  invite,         [are, 
And  gives  to  everlasting  bliss 
A  never-failing  right. 

2  Tho'  comforted,  they  still  dis- 
trust 

Their  own  untoward  heart; 
And  wonder,  that  the  Lord  to 

them 
Such  mercy  could  impart. 

3  To  world  and  sin  they  bid  adieu, 
His  pardon  daily  prove, 
Desiring  larger  draughts  to  drink 
Of  Jesus'  dying  love. 

4  When  thus  the  blessings  of  his 
And  merits  we  enjoy,  [blood 
Yea,  from    the    fulness    of  his 

grace, 
Take  daily  fresh  supply ; 


Of  the  Forgiveness  of  Sins. 


101 


5  Then  we  with  pity  look  on  those  j  And  then    the  pard'ning  God  I 


Who  still  in  darkness  are, 
Inviting  them  to  turn  to  Christ, 
And  in  his  mercy  share. 

6  For  we,  thro'  grace,  are  taught 
to  think, 

Each  sinner  that  we  see 
May  pardon,  thro'  Christ's  pre- 
cious blood, 
Obtain,  as  well  as  we. 

7  For  Jesus'    pardon,  love  and 
grace, 

Produce  an  humble  shame, 
And  us  excite  with  thankfulness 
His  goodness  to  proclaim. 

287.     T.  14. 

YY  ITH  glorious  clouds  encom- 
pass'd  round 


Whom  angels  dimly  see, 

Will  the  Unsearchable  be  found, 

Will  God  appear  to  me  ? 

2  Will  he  fors  ake  his  throne  above, 
Himself  to  worms  impart  ? 
Answer  thou  Man   of  grief  and 
And  speak  it  to  my  heart!      [love, 

3  In  manifested  love  explain 
Thy  wonderful  design  ,•        [man  ? 
What  meant  the  suff  'ring  Son  of 
The  streaming  blood  divine  ? 

4  Didst  thou  not  in  our  flesh  ap- 
And  live  and  die  below,  [pear, 
That  I  might  now  perceive  thee 
And  my  Redeemer  know?    [near, 

5  Come  then,  and  to  my  soul  re- 
veal 

The  heights  and  depths  of  grace, 
The  wounds,  which   all  my  sor- 
rows heal, 
That  dear  disfigur'd  face. 

6  Before  my  eyes  of  faith,  confest   ^  f  h™  m^  livff  Head' 
Stand  forth  a  slaughter' d  Lamb ,  I  And  cl°th  d  m  n&hteousness  ** 
Array  me  in  salvation's  vest, 
Declare  to  me  thy  name. 

7  Jehovah  in  thy  person  show, 
Jehovah  crucify'd : 


know. 
And  feel  his  blood  apply 'd. 

8  I  view  the  Lamb  in  his  own 
Whom  angels  dimly  see :  [light, 
And  gaze,  transported  at  the  sight, 
To  all  eternity. 

288.     T.  90. 

0  CAN  it  be  that  I  should  gain 
An  int'rest  in  the  Saviour's  blood? 
Dy'd  he  for  me,  who  caus'd  his 

pain?  [God? 

For  me,  to  make  my  peace  with 
Amazing  love!  how  can  it  be, 
That  Jesus  deign'd  to  die  for  me? 

2  'Tis  myst'ry  all;    my    Maker 
dies! 

Who  can  explore  his  vast  design  ? 
In  vain  the  highest  seraph  tries 
To  sound  the  depths  of  love  divine,: 
When  this  became  my  only  plea 
He  freely  pardon'd  sinful  me. 

3  He  left  his  Father's  throne  above, 
So  free,  so  infinite  his  grace! 
Compell'd  by  everlasting  love, 
He  bled  for  Adam's  helpless  race; 
'Tis  mercy  all,  immense  and  free, 

1  know  that  Jesus  saved  me. 

4  Long  my  imprison'd  spirit  lay 
Fast  bound  in  sin  and  nature's 

night ; 
His  eyes  diffus'd  a  quick'ning  ray, 
I  'woke,  the  dungeon  flam'd  with 

light, 
My  chains  fell  off  immediately, 
I  rose,  went  forth,  my  heart  was 

free. 


5  No  condemnation  nowl  dread, 
Jesus,  and  all  in  him,  is  mine: 


vine, 
Now    humbly 

throne, 
And  claim  the  crown  thro 

my  own. 
2 


approach    the 
Christ 


102  Of  the  Forgiveness  of  Shis. 

589.     T.  14. 


1 N  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
Unaw'd  by  shame  or  fear, 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree, 
In  agonies  and  blood, 

Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath 
Can  I  forget  that  look; 

It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his 
Tho' not  a  word  he  spoke,  [death, 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  own'd 
the  guilt, 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair; 

I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 

And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  Alas !  I  knew  not  what  I  did; 
But  now  my  tears  are  vain; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain,     [hid? 

6  A  second  look  he  gave,  which 
'.'  I  freely  all  forgive;  [said, 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 

1  die,  that  thou  may's t  live." 

7  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin 
In  all  its  blackest  hue,    [displays 
(Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace) 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8  Wkh  pleasing  grief  and  mourn  - 
My  spirit  now  is  fill'd,  [ful  joy 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 

290.      T.  582. 

NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience 
Or  wash  away  the  stain,      [peace, 

2  Christ,  the  true  Paschal  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  the  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 


While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  Lord,  I  look  back  to  see 
The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the   shameful 

tree ; 
And  know  my  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing  we  rejoice 
Our  curse  he  did  remove; 

We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful 

voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

29i.     T.  151. 

XlOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
Till  Jesus  made  me  whole! 
There  is  but  one  Physician 
Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul ! 
Xear  unto  death  he  found  me, 
And  snatch' d  me  from  the  grave; 
To  tell  to  all  around  me 
His  wond'rous  pow'r  to  save. 

2  A  dying,  risen,  Jesus, 
Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 
And  saves  the  soul  from  death : 
Come  then  to  this  Physician, 
His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 
'Tis  only — look  and  live. 

292.      T.  96. 

(J   THOU,    who  pardon  canst 
impart,  [feel ; 

Thy  pard'ning  grace  I   wish  to 
Give  life  unto  my  lifeless  heart, 
And  my  diseases  kindly  heal: 
Hear,  Jesus,  hear  my  feeble  moan, 
And  me  as  thine  in  mercy  own. 

2  Vain  are  all  other  helps  beside, 
Such  favors  only  from  thee  flow ; 
Other  physicians  have  1  try'd, 
Yet  only  worse  and  worse  I  grow: 
Give  me  by  faith  on  thee  to  lean, 
And  say  unto  me:  "  Be  thou 
clean." 


Of  the  Forgiveness  of  Sins. 


103 


293.     T.  101. 

31 Y  Lord,  how  great  the  favor, 
That  I,  a  sinner  poor, 
Can,  thro'  thy  blood's  sweet  savor, 
Approach  thy  mercy-door! 
And  find  an  open  passage 
Unto  the  throne  of  grace, 
Then  wait  the  welcome  message 
That  bids  me  go  in  peace. 

2  In  my  forlorn  condition, 
Who  else  could  give  me  aid  ? 
Where  could  I  meet  compassion, 
But  in  the  church's  Head? 

In  mercy,  O  receive  me, 
Thou  God,  who  hearest  pray'r! 
From  ev'ry  evil  save  me, 
Dispel  each  needless  fear. 

3  I'll  never  cease  repeating, 
My  numberless  complaints, 
But  ever  be  intreating 

Thee,  glorious  King  of  saints, 
To  form  me  in  thine  image, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  love, 
Till  I  to  thee  my  homage 
Pay  with  the  saints  above. 

294.      T.  22. 

JL  HE    one  thing  needful,  that 

good  part,  [heart, 

Which  Mary  chose  with  all  her 

1  would  pursue  with  heart  and 

mind, 
And  seek  unweary'd  till  I  find. 

2  Hidden  in  Christ  the  treasure 
lies,  [price; 

That  goodly  pearl  of  so  great 
Xo  other  way  but  Christ  there  is 
To  endless  happiness  and  bliss. 

3  But  Oh,  I'm  blind  and  ignorant, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  I  want, 
To  guide  me  in  the  narrow  road 
That  leads  to  happiness  and  God. 


4  My  mind  enlighten  with  thy 
light, 

That  I  may  understand  aright 
The  glorious  gospel-mystery, 
Which  shows  the  way  to  heav'n 
and  thee. 

5  O  Jesus  Christ,   my  Lord  and 
God,  [blood; 

Who  hast  redeem'd  me  by  thy 
By  faith  unite  my  heart  to  thee, 
That  we  may  never  parted  be. 

295.*      T.  58. 

JL  HE  more  forgiveness  thou  dost 

deign  t'  afford, 
The  more  thou  art  belov'd,  most 

gracious  Lord! 
We  are  all  great  sinners,  before 

thee,  Saviour, 
O  therefore  grant  to  us  the  grace 
and  favor 

To  love  thee  much. 

2  How  merciful  art  thou,  O  God 

of  love! 
How  doth  each  needy  soul  thy 

comforts  prove ! 
Who  to  thee  can  render  due  com» 

pensationi1 
In  heav'n  and  earth   thy  mercy 

and  compassion 

Unequall'd  are ! 

296.      T.  14, 

XhOU,    Lord,    must  for    thy 

sake  forgive, 
It  cannot  be  for  mine ; 
My  pow'r,  the  pardon  to  receive, 
My  faith,  is  all  divine  : 

2  A  sinner  on  mere  mercy  cast, 
Thy  mercy  I  embrace, 
And  gladly  own  from  first  to  last, 
That  I  am  sav'd  by  grace. 


[     104     ] 


XVII.  Of  the  Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus. 


atf*     T.  582. 

UNTO  the  Lamb  of  God, 
"Who,  to  retrieve  my  loss, 
Became  a  man  and  dy'd  for  me 
Upon  ths  accursed  cross ; 
Unto  the  Prince  of  Life, 
Who  felt  such  racking  pain, 
While  he  the  vengeance  due  to  me 
Did  willingly  sustain  : 

2  To  him  I  wholly  give 
Myself  this  day  anew, 

As  his  reward  so  dearly  gain'd, 
His  spoil  and  purchase  due; 
That  with  me  he  may  do 
What's  pleasing  in  his  sight, 
And  from  me  take  whate'er  him 

grieves, 
Whate'er  he  sees  not  right. 

3  How  very  weak  I  am, 
My  Saviour  well  can  see, 

And  how  exceeding  short  I  fall, 
Of  what  I  ought  to  be: 
Compassionate  High-Priest, 
To  theel  must  appeal; 
My  numberless  infirmities 

0  kindly  haste  to  heal! 

4  In  thy  most  precious  blood, 
Which  from  thy  open'd  veins, 
To  heal  my  soul  in  plenty  flow'd, 

1  pray  wash  out  my  stains  ; 
It  is  thy  daily  care, 

Thy  helpless  sheep  to  feed ; 
To  purify  their  spotted  souls, 
And  gently  them  to  lead. 

5  Redeemer  of  my  soul! 
Whene'er  thereon  I  think, 

How  thy  compassion,    love  and 

grace, 
From  sin  and  hell's  dark  brink 
Have  sav'd  and  rescu'd  me; 
And  how  thy  cleansing  blood, 
Apply'dunto  my  heart  by  faith, 
Hath  brought  me  nigh  to  God: 


6  I  in  the  dust  adore, 
Amaz'd  at  grace  so  free, 
Bestow'd  on    such    a   wretched 

worm, 
And  ask,  "  How  can  it  be, 
That  sinners,  base  and  vile, 
Should  be  so  greatly  lov'd, 
Who  cost  thee  so  much  pain  and 

grief, 
And  so  ungrateful  prov'd?" 

7  Me  thy  all-seeing  eye 
Hath  kept  with  watchful  care; 
Thy  great  compassion  never  fail'd, 
Thou  heardst  my  needy  pray'r; 
This  makes  me  firmly  trust 
That  thou  wilt  guide  me  still,     . 
And  guard  me  safe  throughout 

the  way 
That  leads  to  Zion's  Hill. 

8  Dear  Saviour,  I  resign 
My  worthless  heart  to  thee; 
And,   whether    cheerful    or    dis- 
tressed, 

Thine,  thine  alone  I'll  be  : 

My  only  aim  is  this, 

(O may  I  it  fulfil!) 

Thee  to  exalt  with  all  my  strength, 

And  do  thy  holy  will. 

298.*      T.  22. 

\J  GOD  ofmercy,  grace  and  love! 
Thy  yearning  bowels    did    thee 
move,  [night 

To  call  me  from  death's  gloomy 
Into  thy  own  amazing  light. 

2  I  once  was  wholly  dead  in  sin, 
Wholly  corrupt  and  spoil'd  with- 
in, [sway, 

The  carnal  mind   still    bore  the 
And  hurry 'd  me  a  slave  away. 

3  It  caus'd  thee  pain,  O  Son  of 
God, 

To  see  the  purchase  of  thy  blood 

So  deeply  sunk  in  misery; 

And  'twas  thy  aim  to  set  me  free 


Of  the  Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus. 


105 


4  Thou  drewest  me  with  cords  of 
love,  [prove ; 

Till  thou  at  last  didst  conqu'ror 
Till  sin's  strongpow'r  thou  hadst 

supprest, 
And  till  my  weary  soul  had  rest. 

5  Now,  thro'  thy  wounds  my  soul 

hath  found  [ground; 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  solid 
I've  now  obtained,  thro' thy  grace, 
Amongthy  ransom'd  flock  a  place. 

6  I  thee  adore,  my  gracious  King, 
And  joyful  Hallelujahs  sing-, 
My  eyes  with  grateful  tears  o'er- 

flow, 
For  ail  themercies  thou  dost  show. 

7  Faithful  to  thee  I  now  engage 
To  be  throughout  my  pilgrimage; 
Accept  my  life  and  soul,  my  King, 
Pledg'd   to   thy  service  these  I 

bring. 

8  Nature's  reluctance  over-rule, 
My  fleshly  tenderness  control, 
O  may  1  always  have  in  view 
Not  mine,  but  thy  blest  will  to  do. 

9  Thus  by  thy  pow'r  I  here  shall 
Prepared  "for  eternity,  [be 
Walk  with  my  God,  him  serve 

and  love, 
Till  I  shall  live  with  him  above. 

299.*     T.  168. 

0  !  AT  last  I've  found  my  Sa- 
viour 

Who  laid  down  his  life  for  me: 
He  (O  undeserved  favor !) 
Own'dme  as  his  property: 
Conscious  of  my  imperfection, 
I'll  rely  on  his  direction : 

1  will  nothing  know  beside 
Jesus  and  him  crucify'd. 

2  Others  may  seek  satisfaction 
In  this  poor  world's  vanity  ; 
Meanwhile  shall  my  heart's  affec- 
On  my  Saviour  fixed  be,         [tion 
On  his  meritorious  suff 'ring1 
And  sin-expiating-  off 'ring  : 


To  the  world  I  ^id  adieu, 
Christ  alone  I  have  in  view. 

3  Jesus  cur'd  my  soul's  infection 
By   his    sufferings,    stripes    and 

wounds : 
From  his  death  and  resurrection, 
Life  and  pow'r  to  me  redounds ; 

1  by  virtue  of  his  merit 

Once  shall  heav'nly  joys  inherit, 
And  ev'n  here  a  foretaste  have 
Of  that  world  beyond  the  grave. 

4  Jesus  yields  me  delectation ; 
When  ]'m   weak  he  strengthens 
Sweetens  all  my  tribulation,  [me, 
And  supports  me  constantly  : 
His  atoning  death  and  passion     ' 
Are  the  cause  of  my  salvation  ; 
Therefore  Christ  shall  ne'er  de- 
part 

From  my  sight  and  from  my  heart, 

5  O!  I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder, 
To  think  he  shall  soon  appear 
To  receive  me  gladly  yonder, 
And  wipe  off  my  ev'ry  tear: 
Then    my    grateful    songs    and 

praises 
Shall  resound  in  heav'nly  places ; 
Here  by  faith  to  him  I'll  cleave, 
Jesus  will  I  never  leave. 

300.*     T.  22. 

VV  E  pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb 

of  Cod! 
Cleanse  us  in  thy  atoning  blood ! 
Grant  us  by  faith   to  view  thy 

cross, 
Then  life  or  death  is  gain  to  us. 

2  Take  our  poor  hearts,  and  let 
them  be 

For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee! 
Seal  thou  our  breasts,  and  let  us 

wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

3  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and 
death,  [breathe; 

Till  thou  thy  quick'ning   Spirit 


106 


Of  the  Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus. 


Until  we  strength  from  thee  de- 
rive, 
And  in  communion  with  thee  live. 

4  Ah,  Lord!  enlarge  our  scant)7 
thought,  [wrought ; 

To  know  the  wonders  thou  hast 
Unloose  our  stamm'ring  tongues 

to  tell 
Thy  love  immense,  unsearchable. 

5  First-born  of  many   brethren 
thou!  [must  bow; 

To   thee  both  earth  and  heav'n 
Help  us  to  thee  our  all  to  give, 
Thine  may  we  die,  thine  may  we 
live ! 

801.      T.  580. 

DlDST  thou,  Lord  Jesus,  me 

incline, 
When  I  was  lost  and  dead  in  sin, 
To  hear  thy  quick'ning  voice? 
Have  I  obtained  in  thy  blood 
Redemption,  andfoundpeace  with 

God? 
And  do  I  in  thy  name  rejoice  ? 

2  O  yes,  I  feel  I  am  forgiv'n, 
A  foretaste  I  enjoy  of  heav'n 
Thy  Spirit  witness  bears; 

By  faith  thy  righteousness  is  mine, 
I'm  well-assur'd  that  I  am  thine, 
My  soul  no  condemnation  fears. 

3  Yet   'fore  thee,  Jesus,   I  must 
own, 

I  have  not  this  salvation  known 

By  tracing  legal  ways ; 

No!  'twas   thy  pow'r   rais'd  me 

from  sin, 
Thou  didst  the  saving  work  begin; 
Thine   be  the   glory,    thine   the 

praise. 

4  May  I  be  faithful  to  thy  call, 
Surrender  unto  thee  my  all, 
Myself  to  thee  resign ; 

When   dangers    threaten    me   a- 

round, 
Invincible  may  I  be  found, 
And  never  from  thy  will  decline. 


5  Me  with   thy    gladd'ning   oil 
anoint ;  [point 

The  destin'd  path  thou  dost  ap- 
Gladly  I  then  shall  tread; 
Bedew  me  with  a  genial  show'r, 
Into  my  heart  thy  influence  pour, 
And  me  with  heav'nly  manna  feed. 

302.*      T.  106. 

(J  GOD!  whose  love  (immense 
in  height,  [knows; 

In    depth  unfathom'd)    no   man 
Grant  unto  me  thy  saving-  light, 
Inly  I  sigh  for  thy  repose: 
My  heart  is  pain'd,  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest,  till  it  finds  rest  in  thee. 

2  Thy  gracious  call  invites   me 
still, 

How  light  thy  burden  is  to  prove; 
Yet  I'm  unsteady ;  tho'  my  will 
Be  fix'd,   yet  wide  my  passions 
rove;  [way, 

Great    hindrances    obstruct  the 
I  aim  at  thee,  yet  from  thee  stray. 

3  Mere  mercy  'tis,  that  thou  hast 
brought 

My  soul  to  seek  its  peace  in  thee; 
Yet  while  I  seek,  but  find  thee  not, 
At  rest  my  wand'ring  mind  can't 
be;  [end, 

Oh,  when  shall  all  my  wand'rings 
And  all  my  wishes  to  thee  tend! 

4  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun, 
That  strives  with  thee  my  heart 

to  share? 
Ah !  teai-  it  thence,   and  be  alone 
The  spring  of  ev'ry  motion  there: 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth 

be  free, 
When  it  hath  found  repose  in  thee. 

303.*     T.  106. 

lAKE,  Lord,  all  self  from  me, 
that  I  [live! 

No  more,  but  Christ  in  me  may 
My  vile  affections  crucify, 
Let  not  one  darling  lust  survive : 


Of  the  Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus. 


107 


O  may  my  heart  to  thee  aspire, 
And  nought  on  earth  but  thee  de- 
sire. 

2  Dear  Lord,  thy   sov'reign  aid 
impart,  [care; 

To  save  me  from  low-thoughted 
O  banish  self-will  from  my  heart, 
From  all  its  latent  mazes  there ; 
And  grant,  that  I  may  never  move 
From  the  blest  footsteps  of  thy 
love. 

3  Each  moment  draw  from  earth 
away  [call : 

My  heart,  that  humbly  waits  thy 
Speak  to  mv  inmost  soul  and  say, 
"  I  am  thy  life,  thy  God,  thy  all !" 
Thy  love  to  taste,  thy  voice  to 
hear,  [pray'r. 

Thy  pow'r   to  prove,  is   all  my 

304.      T.  90. 

JeSUS,  thy  light  again  I  view, 
Again  thy  loving-kindness  prove, 
And  all  within  me  pants  anew 
T'  enjoy  thy  all  reviving  love: 
Again  my  thoughts  to  thee  aspire, 
Unto  thy  name  is  my  desire. 

2  But  O !  what  off 'ring  shall  I 
give  [skies  i1 

To  thee,  the  Lord  of  earth  and 
My  souL  and  body  now  receive 
A  holy,  living  sacrifice; 
'Tis  all  Thave  to  offer  thee; 
O  take  me  as  thy  property. 

3  O  may  I  never  from  thee  stray, 
Or  be  again  subdu'd  by  sin ; 
Guide  me,  my  life,  my  truth,  my 

way,  [clean, 

Thy  blood  preserve  my  garment 
O  let  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  be,  my  glorious  dress. 

4  Send  down   thy  likeness  from 
above, 

Thine  image,  Lord,  onmeimpress; 
Fill  me  with  wisdom,  patience, 

love, 
With  purity  and  lowliness : 


i  Thesepreciousgiftsonme  bestow, 
That   I  may  in  thy  knowledge 
grow. 

!  5  O  Lord,  be  thou  my  shield  and 

light,  [name; 

[  Since  I  am  call'd  by  thy  great 

'  In  thee  my  wand'ring  thoug-hts 

unite, 
Of  all  my  works  be  thou  the  aim; 
Thy  grace  attend  me  all  my  days, 
My  sole  employment  be  thy  praise! 

305.*     T.  376. 

ixIVE  me  thy  heart,  my  son," 

thus  saith  the  Lord, 
"  Give  me  thy  heart,  and  listen 

to  my  word ; 
Observe  my  ways, 
Walk  in  the  path  of  grace; 
In  foil 'wing  my  direction 
I'll  grant  thee  my  protection." 

2  'Tis  only  this  which  Christ  of 

us  desires; 
He  to  promote  our  welfare  this  re- 
How  blest  are  they  [quires ; 
Who  Jesus'  voice  obey, 
And  give  their  hearts  for  ever 
To  him  our  God  and  Saviour! 

306.*     T.  376. 

O   TAKE  my  heart,   and  what- 

soe'er  is  mine, 
Beloved  Jesus,  I'll  be  only  thine; 
To  thee  I'll  live, 
And  soul  and  body  give; 
My  words  and  whole  behaviour 
Be  rul'd  by  thee  for  ever. 

2  But  give  thyself,  my  Jesus,  un- 
to me,  [tinually : 
And  dwell  within  my  heart  con- 
O  Lord,  remain 

My  joy,  'midst  grief  and  pain; 
From  thee,  my  soul's  beloved, 
May  I  ne'er  be  removed! 

307.     T.  14. 

jLi  ORD,  takemy  heart  just  as  it  is, 
Set  up  therein  thy  throne; 


108  Of  the  Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus. 


So  shall  I  love  thee  above  all, 
And  live  to  thee  alone. 

2  I  thank  thee,  that  in  mercy  thou 
Hast  waken'd  me  from  death, 
Arous'dme  out  of  sin's  deep  sleep, 
And  call'd  to  walk  in  faith. 

3  Complete  thy  work,  and  crown 
thy  grace, 

That  I  may  faithful  prove, 
Andlistento  that  small  still  voice, 
Which  whispers  only  love. 

4  Which  teacheth  me  what  is  thy 
And  tells  me  what  to  do ;  [will, 
Which  fills  my  heart  with  shame, 

when  I 
Do  not  thy  will  pursue. 

5  This  unction  may  1  ever  feel, 
This  teaching-  of  my  Lord, 
And  learn  obedience  to  thy  voice, 
Thy  soft  reviving  word. 

308.      T.  74. 

0  LORD,   in  me  fulfil 
Whatever  is  thy  will; 
To  thee  I  now  resign 
Myself,  and  all  that's  mine; 
Thine,  only  thine  I'll  be 
And  live  alone  to  thee. 

2  Each  day  unto  mjr  heart 
New  life  and  grace  impart; 
For  without  fresh  supply 

1  languish,  droop  and  die; 
Continually  I've  need 

By  faith  on  thee  to  feed. 

309.*      T,  135. 

lu  ORD,  thou  mad'st  the  universe, 
I,  though  dust,  am  yet  thy  crea- 
Spoil'd  by  nature,  [ture, 

Yet  desire  to  cleave  to  thee ; 
Make  thou  me, 
Like   the  clay   thine    hand   can 

fashion, 
To  a  vessel  of  salvation, 
Fitted  for  eternity. 

2  I  resign  myself  to  thee, 

With  me  dowhatc'er  thee  pleases, 


Gracious  Jesus ; 

May  I  have  to  thee  always 

Free  access  : 

Thus  in  faith  and  loveproceeding, 

1  on  heav'nly  joys  am  feeding, 
Till  in  thee  I  end  my  race. 

3  Banish   from    me    what's  not 

right, 
In  thy  blood,  O  cleanse  me  wholly, 
Make  me  lowly; 
From  whate'er  dipleaseth  thee, 
Set  me  free ; 

And  preserve  my  soul  and  senses 
From  all  hurtful  influences  : 
Only  thine  I  wish  to  be. 

310.*      T.  11. 

vrRANT,  most  gracious  Lamb 
of  God,  [blood, 

Who  hast  bought  me  with  thy 
That  my  soul  and  body  be 
Quite  devoted  unto  thee. 

2  Jesus,  hear  my  fervent  cry  '. 
My  whole  nature  sanctify; 
Root  out  all  that  is  unclean, 
Tho'  it  cause  me  pungent  pain. 

3  Gracious  Lord!  I  wish  alone 
Thine  to  be,  yea,  quite  thine  own, 
And  to  all  eternity, 

To  remain  thy  property. 

311.*      T.  181. 

JLlE AR  Lord,  consume,  yea,  dash 

to  shatters 
All  that,  which  is  not  right  in  me; 
While  the  world  holds  me  by  its 

fetters, 
Or  silken  cords,  I  cannot  be 
Partaker  of  thy  full  salvation; 
For  thou  requirest  such  a  heart,' 
As  can  without  equivocation 
For  thee,  O  Lord,  with  all  things 

part. 

312,*      T.  1j. 

Searcher  of  hearts,  thou 

know'st,  thy  love 
My  heart  hath  captivated} 


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My  soul  is  closely  to  thee  join'd, 
Ne'er  to  be  separated. 

2  All  thou  demandest  I  give  up, 
Lord,  without  hesitation  ; 
Bat  never,  never  will  I  leave 
Thee  and  thy  congregation. 

313.      T.  184. 

O  MIGHT  we   all,  Lord   God 

our  Saviour, 
Thy  condescending  mercy  prize, 
T'  accept  of  us  (O  boundless  fa- 
As  of  a  holy  sacrifice;  [vor!) 


Of  us,  tho'  sinful,  poor  and  needy: 
Grant  that  we  freely  unto  thee 
May  offer  up  both  soul  and  body, 
To  love  and  serve  thee  faithfully. 

314.      T.  590. 

PRESENT  your  bodies  to  the 
A  living  sacrifice,  [Lord, 

A  holy  ofFring  unto  him, 
And  pleasing  in  his  eyes  : 
This  is  a  serviee  which  ye  owe, 
And  reasonably  due; 
For  ye  are  not  your  own,  ye  know, 
But  Christ  hath  purchas'd  you. 


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315.*     T.  133. 

JESUS,  thou  art  my  heart's  de- 
light, 
My  joy  and  my  salvation  ; 
Thy  presence  yields  me,  day  and 
Abundant  consolation;       [night, 
Thee  I  desire  to  love  and  praise, 
Since  thy  great  love  and  bound- 
less grace 
Are  ev'ry  thing  unto  me. 

2  Thou  art  the  Way,  thy  Spirit  is 
As  my  Conductor  given ; 

In  foil' wing  thee  I  cannot  miss 
The  path  to  life  and  heaven; 
Thy  word  be  my  unerring  guide; 
Preserve  me  lest  I  turn  aside, 
Or  stray  from  thee,  my  Saviour. 

3  Thou  art  the   Truth,  in  thee 
I've  found 

All  that  which  is  essential ; 
Without  thee,  all  is  empty  sound, 
In  thee  is  strength  substantial: 
O  Truth !  set  me  at  liberty, 
That  I  depend  on  none  but  thee, 
By  whom  I  can  be  healed. 

4  Thou  art  my  Life,  thy  pow'r 
divine 

Shall  influence  ev'ry  motion ; 
0  may  thy  Spirit  me  incline 


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To  true  unfeign'd  devotion  : 
Thus  I  eternal  life  shall  gain, 
And,  till  my  latest  breath,  remain 
A  member  of  thy  body. 

5  Lord  Jesus,  thou  my  Shepherd 
art, 

Who  dy'dstfor  my  transgression; 
When  lost,  I  caus'd  thee  pungent 

smart, 
When  found,  joy  past  expression: 
Ah !  best  of  Shepherds,  ever  keep 
Within  thy  fold  thy  helpless  sheep, 
Protect  it  from  all  danger. 

6  Thou  art  my  faithful  Friend  in 
need, 

My  flesh  and  bone,  my  Brother; 
Thy  faithfulness  and  love  exceed 
That  of  the  fondest  mother : 
Thou  art  my  Healer  when  I'm  sick, 
My    Cordial,    strengthening   me 

when  weak, 
My  Refuge  in  all  trouble. 

J  O  Lord,  how  very  short  I  fall, 
When  on  thy  praise  I  enter ! 
Thou  art,  indeed,  my  All  in  al!, 
In  thee  my  wishes  centre: 
Whate'er  I  want,  thou  art  to  me; 
0  let  my  heart  incessantly 
Be  by  thy  love  inspired. 


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316.*     T.  58. 

W  HAT  peace  divine,  what  per- 
fect happiness 

Our  Saviour's  presence  to  our 
hearts  conveys ! 

Unto  us  poor  sinners,  thereby  is 
given 

A  blessed  antepast  of  bliss  in 
heaven,  And  lasting- joy. 

2  Altho',  dear  Jesus,  we  can't 
see  thy  face, 

We  richly  may  enjoy  thy  love  and 

grace, 
Since  thou  hast  pronounced  those 

souls  thrice  blessed, 
Who,  tho'  they  do  not  see  thee, 

are  possessed     Of  faith  in  thee. 

3  Were  we  but  all  desirous,  day 
and  night 

Thee  to  enjoy,  O  what  supreme 

delight 
Would  both  soul  and  body  taste 

in  thy  favor ! 
We  then  with  all  our  heart  could 

say,  "  Deal'  Saviour, 

Who  is  like  thee!" 

4  Long-suff'ring,  merciful  and 
kind  to  be, 

Forgiving  daily  and  abundantly, 
To  heal,  cheer,  and  comfort,  and 

show'r  thy  blessing 
On  us,    with   looks  thy   tender 

love  expressing", 

Is  thy  delight. 

5  Gracious  Redeemer,  grant  to 
us  while  here  [share, 

Of  thy  salvation   constantly    to 
May  our  souls  and  senses,  with- 
out cessation, 
Prompted  by  love  and  need,  for 
consolation        Unto  thee  look. 

6  Thus  in  communion  may  we 
live  with  thee,  [we  see ; 

Happy  like  children,  till  thy  face 
Tho',  while  here  we  tarry,  we're 

often  grieved, 
May  we  apply  to  thee  and  be  re- 
lieved In  all  distress. 


317.*     T.  228. 

JoL  OW  bright  appears  the  Morn- 
ing-star, 
With  grace  and  truth  beyond  com- 
The  royal  root  of  Jesse ;       [pare ! 
O  David's  Son,  of  Jacob's  line, 
My  soul's  belov'd,  and  King  be- 
nign, 
Thou  cam'st  from  heav'n  to  bless 
Precious, — gracious,  [me, 

Ever  glorious, — and  victorious, 
Is  my  Saviour, 
Nought  but  he  can  please  me  ever. 

2  From  him  descends  a  beam  of 

When  he,  with  a  complacent  eye, 

Beholds  his  needy  creature: 

Immanuel !  my  sov'reign  good, 

Thy  word,  thy  Spirit,  flesh  and 

Renew  my  very  nature.       [blood 

Grant  me, — richly, 

Thro'  thy  merit — to  inherit 

Thy  salvation ; 

Heal*  my  ardent  supplication. 

3  The  Father  from  eternity 
In  mercy  was  inclin'd  to  me, 
Thro'  thee,  his  Well-beloved: 
I,  as  a  member  of  thy  bride, 
In  thee,  my  Jesus,  can  confide, 
Thy  love  remains  unmoved. 
Oh!  I — have  joy, 

That  in  heaven, — with  thanksgiv- 
Thee,  my  Saviour,  [i"g, 

I  shall  love  and  praise  for  ever. 

4  Tune  all  your  notes  to  songs  of 
praise, 

If  you  can  earthly  music  raise, 

To  join  celestial  concerts; 

Be  Jesus  your  delightful  theme; 

In  him,  and  in  his  saving  name, 

Are  center'd  all  our  comforts ; 

Joyful, — awful, 

Be  the  phrases — of  our  praises, 

'Tis  our  duty, 

'Fore  the  Lord  of  bliss  and  beauty. 

5  Before  the  world  I   make  my 
boast,  [trust, 

That  he,   in  whom  I   place  my 


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Is  Lord  of  light  and  glory : 

At  last  he'll  bringmeto  that  place, 

Where    wonders    of  redeeming 

grace 
Shall  lie  disclos'd  before  me; 
Amen  ! — Be  then 
Praise  and  blessing, — never  ceas- 
To  him  given,  [ing> 

Here,  and  by  the  hosts  of  heaven ! 

318.*      T.  185. 

JL  HE   unbounded  love   of  my 

Creator 
Heart-felt  gratitude  doth  claim  ; 
Why  did  Christ  appear  in  human 

nature? 
'Twas  for  me  he  man  became ; 
While  the  whole  world's  Saviour 

I  confess  him, 
As  my  own  Redeemer  oft  I  trace 
And  his  merits  I  apply         [him, 
To  myself  especially. 

2  When  with  him,  my  Lord,  in 
closest  union, 

I  can  all  things  else  forget; 

In  his  fellowship  and  blest  com- 
munion, 

I  heav'n's  bliss  anticipate; 

By  his  presence  he  dispels  all 
sadness ; 

Filling  my  poor  soul  with  joy  and 
gladness ; 

Tho'  I  often  am  to  blame, 

Yet  his  love  is  still  the  same. 

3  When  my  mind  pursues  this 
meditation, 

That  the  all-creating  Word 
Hath  by  his  humanity  and  passion, 
To  God's  image  man  restor'd; 
I  regard  my  body  as  Christ's  tem- 
ple, 
'Tis  my  aim  to  follow  his  example, 
And  my  vessel,  thro'  his  grace, 
In  due  honor  to  possess. 

319.*      T.  68. 

JtlLISS  beyond  compare, 
Which  in  Clirist  I  share ! 


He's  my  only  joy  and  treasure; 
Tasteless  is  all  worldly  pleasure ; 
When  in  Christ  I  share 
Bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  Jesus  is  my  joy, 
Therefore  blest  am  I. 

1  O  !  his  mercy  is  unbounded, 

t  All  my  hope  on  him  is  grounded i 
Jesus  is  mv  joy, 
Therefore  blest  am  I. 

3  When  the  Lord  appears, 
This  my  spirit  cheers ; 
When,  his  love  to  me  revealing, 
He,  the  Sun  of  grace,  with  healing 
In  his  beams  appears, 

This  my  spirit  cheers. 

4  Then  all  grief  is  drown'd ; 
Pure  delight  is  found, 

Joy  and  peace  in  his  salvation, 
Heav'nly  bliss  and  consolation. 
Ev'ry  grief  is  drown'd 
Where  such  bliss  is  foimd. 

320.*      T.4. 

Li  ORD  Jesus,  my  pray'r 

Is,  while  I  am  here, 

In  union  to  be  [rably. 

With  thee  and  thy  people  insepa- 

2  Concern'd  for  more  grace 
And  true  happiness ; 
Intent  evermore, 

'Fore  thee  to  be  contrite,   and 
lowly,  and  poor. 

3  O  were  my  whole  mind 
And  spirit  inclin'd 

To  show  forth  thy  praise, 
To  serve  thee  with  gladness,  and 
walk  in  thy  ways. 

4  If  question'd  by  thee: 
"  Say,  lovest  thou  me?" 
I  own  I  shall  prove 
Deficient,  O  Lord,  yet  thou  know'st 

that  I  love. 

5  John's  portion  so  blest 
To  lean  on  thy  breast, 

Be  mine,  till  with  thee,    [shall  be. 
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321.*     T.  159. 

1  IS  the  most  blest  and  needful 

part 
To  have  in  Christ  a  share, 
And  to  commit  our  way  and  heart 
Unto  his  faithful  care; 
This  done,  our  steps  are  safe  and 

sure,  [pure, 

Our  hearts'  desires   are  render'd 
And  nought  can   pluck  us  from 

his  hand, 
Which  leads  us  to  the  end. 

2  Nought  in  this  world  affords 
true  rest, 

But  Christ's  atoning-  blood, 
Tliis  purifies  the  guilty  breast, 
And  reconciles  to  God: 
Hence  flows  unfeignedlove  to  him, 
Who  came  lost  sinners  to  redeem, 
And  Christ  our  Saviour  doth  ap- 
Daily  to  us  more  dear.  [pear 

3  My  only  joy  and  comfort  here 
Is  Jesus'  death  and  blood  ; 

I  with  this  passport  can  appear 
Before  the  throne  of  God  : 
Admitted  to  the  realms  of  bliss, 

1  then  shall  see  him  as  he  is, 
Where  countless  pardon'd  sinners 
Adoring  at  his  feet.  [meet, 

322.*      T.  14. 

JL  HY  child  so  minded  ever  keep, 
Let  me  know  nought  beside 
Thee,  who  wast  slain  me  to  re- 
Thee,  Jesus  crucify'd.        [deem, 

2  May  I  to  thee  in  all  my  wants 
Child-like  yet  closer  fly,    [course, 
Directing    still    throughout    my 
By  faith  to  thee  mine  eye. 

3  Tho'  'tis  but  little  I  can  do, 
Yet  I  would  willingly, 

Jesus,  do  that  which  yields  thee 
This  is  enough  for  me.  [j°v, 

323.*      T.  206. 

TlIOU  slaughter'd  Lamb,  t|: 
Whose  love  the  same — doth  still 
Tho'  oft  severely  try'd ;     [abide, 


1  am  no  long-er    mine,  :j: — But 
thine, 

Bought  with  a  price ; — As  sacri- 
Accept  the  whoie  [fice 

Of  spirit,  body,  soul.  :|: 

2  My  King  benign!  :jj: — I'd  fain 
be  thine ; 

Not    any    thing, — No    smallest 

hankering, 
Cause  me  while  here  I  stay, 
My  dearest  Lord,  from  thee  :|.: — 

To  stray; 
No,  may  each  breath — Exalt  thy 
And  sing  thy  praise  [death, 

For  thy  unbounded  grace.  :j: 

321.*      T.  36. 

O   LET  thy  countenance,  most 

loving  Saviour, 
Shine  on  me  day  and  night,  and 

let  me  ever 
Have  of  thy  presence,  and  thy 

gracious  dealing 

A  tender  feeling". 
2  That   soul   and   body  on   thy 

merit  feeding 
May  daily  be  from  grace  to  grace 

proceeding, 
With  thee  at  peace,  in  tend'rest 

.love's  communion, 

And  perfect  union. 

325.      T.  14. 

J  ESUS,  my  Saviour,  full  of  grace, 
Be  thou  my  heart's  delight, 
Remain  my  fav'rite  theme  always, 
My  joy  by  day  and  night. 

2  Hungry  and  thirsty  after  thee, 
May  1  be  found  each  hour; 
Humble  in  heart,  and  constantly 
Supported  by  thy  pow'r. 

3  May  thy  blest  Spirit  to  my  heart, 
Throughout  my  future  race, 
True  faith  and  constancy  impart 
To  live  unto  thy  praise. 

4  The  myst'ry  of  redeeming  love 
Be  ever  dear  to  me  : 

Till  I  shall  once  in  heav'n  above 
For  ever  dwell  with  thee. 


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i       326.      T.  14. 

O  DEAREST  Lord,  take  thou 

my  heart! 
Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee! 

2  If  there's  a  fervor  in  my  soul, 
And  fervor  sure  there  is, 

It  shall  be  quite  at  thy  control, 
To  serve  thee  only  rise. 

3  'Tis  vain  in  earthly  things  for 
bliss 

To  seek,  none  can  be  found, 
Till  Jesus  Christ  our  object  is; 
In  him  true  joys  abound. 

4  'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  to  taste 
his  love, 

To  feel  his  cniick'ning  grace; 
And  all  the  bliss  I  seek  above, 
Is  to  behold  his  face. 

327.     T.  14. 

A  IS  heav'n  on  earth  by  faith 

to  see 
Thy  face,  most  gracious  Lord! 
The  noblest,  most  substantial  joys 
Thy  cheering  smiles  afford. 

2  Thou  say'st,  dear  Jesus,  all  thy 
Who  love  thy  face  to  see,  [saints, 
Shall  have,  while  in  this  vale  of 
Kind  visits  oft  from  thee,     [tears, 

3  O  let  my  soul  with  theeconverse, 
Who  art  my  chief  delight; 

For  the  whole  world  can't  ease 

my  heart, 
If  banish'd  from  thy  sight. 

328.      T.  580. 

O  JESUS,  everlasting  God, 
Who  hast  for  sinners  shed  thy 
Upon  mount  Calvary,         [blood 
And  finish' d  there  redemption's 

toil; 
Thus  I  became  thy  happy  spoil : 
All  praise  and  glory  be  to  thee! 

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2  Fain  would  I  think  upon  thy 
pain,  [gain, 

Would  find  therein  my  life  and 
And  firmly  fix  my  heart 
Upon  thy  wounds  and  dying  love; 
Nor  ever  more  from  thee  remove, 
Till  from  this  world  I  shall  de- 
part. 

3  The  more  thro'  grace  myself  I 
know, 

The  more  inclin'd  I  am  to  bow 
In  faith  beneath  thy  cross, 
To  trust  in  thy  atoning  blood, 
And  look  to  thee  for  ev'ry  good, 
Yea,  count  all  earthly  gain  but 
loss. 

329.      T.  90. 

JL  HOU  hidden  Source  of  calm 

repose! 
Thou  all-sufficient  love  divine! 
My  help  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 
Secure  I  am,  for  thou  art  mine : 
Thou  art  my  fortress,  strength. 

and  tow'r, 
My  trust  and  portion  evermore. 

2  Jesus,  my  All  in  all  thou  art, 
My  rest  in  toil,  my  ease  in  pain, 
The    balm   to  heal  my    broken 

heart, 
In  storms  my  peace,  in  loss  my 

gain; 
My  j  oy  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown, 
In  shame  my  glory  andmy  crown. 

3  In  want,  my  plentiful  supply ; 
In  weakness,  my  almighty  pow'r; 
In  bonds,  my  perfect  liberty ; 
My  refuge  in  temptation's  hour; 
My  comfort  'midst  all  grief  and 

thrall, 
My  Life  in  death,  my  All  in  all. 

330.      T.  580. 

O  THAT  we  could  for  ever  sit 
With  Mary,  at  our  Saviour's  feet, 
Be  this  our  happy  choice ! 
Our  only  care,  delight  and  bliss, 
2 


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Our  joy,  our  heav'n  on  earth  be 
this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  cheer- 
ing- voice. 

2  O  may  his  love  our  hearts  in- 
spire, [sire,  j 
Nought  else  on  earth  may  we  de- 1 
Nought  else  in  heav'n  above ; 
Let  earth  and  all  its  trifles  go, 
Give  us,  O  Lord!  thy  grace  to 

know, 
Give  us  to  feel  thy  precious  love. 

331.     T.  22. 

X  IS  thro'  the  grace  thou  dost 
bestow,  [know; 

O  Lord,    that   I   thy    goodness 

Grant  that  I  in  humility 

For  evermore  may  cleave  to  thee. 

2  The  privilege  to  be  with  Christ 
In  union,  can't  enough  be  priz'd; 
Since  I'm  the    purchase  of   his 

blood, 
Grant  me  this  privilege,  0  God! 

332.     T.  146. 

O   WHAT  is  Christ  to  me! 
Who  hath  for  my  diseases 
Found  out  a  remedy, 
And  ev'ry  grief  appeases ; 
My  ever  faithful  Friend, 
My  Confident  most  true, 
On  whom  I  can  depend, 
In  joy  and  sorrow  too. 

333.*     T.  79. 

kj  AN  any  contemplation 
E'er  vie  with  that  sensation, 
O  Christ,  that  we're  thine  own ! 
That  our  names  on  the  pages 
Are  written,  where  the  wages 
For    thy  soul's   travail   are  put 
down ! 

334.*      T.230. 

JjE  our   comfort  winch  ne'er 

faileth, 
When  any  trial  us  assaileth, 


Or  when  we're  needlessly  distrest; 
Jesus,  show  on  each  occasion  « 
That  thou  our  strength  art,  and 

salvation, 
Our  shield,  our  hiding-place  and 

rest : 

0  may  we  constantly 
Look  up  by  faith  to  thee, 
Who  redeem'd  us, 

And  daily  prove 

That  thou  art  love, 

Till  we  shall  be  with  thee  above. 

335.*      T.  244. 

1  HO'  we  can't  see  our  Saviour 
With  these  our  mortal  eyes, 
Our  faith,  which  tastes  his  favor, 
The  want  of  sight  supplies : 
Our  hearts  can  feel  him  near, 
So  that  to  us  'tis  clear, 
His  presence  is  as  certain 
As  if  we  saw  him  here. 

336.*     T.  185. 

BETHANY,  O peaceful  habita- 
tion, 

Blessed  mansion,  lov'd  abode! 

There  my  Lord  had  oft  his  rest- 
ing station, 

Converse  held  in  friendly  mood ; 

With  that  bliss  which  Mary  high- 
ly savor'd  -, 

1  could  wish  this  day  still  to  be 

favor 'd ; 
But  thy  presence  makes  to  me 
Ev'ry  place  a  Bethany. 

337.     T. 586. 

WHEN  Christ  our  Saviour  lives 

and  dwelleth 
In  us,  O  what  consummate  bliss ! 
This  from  our  hearts  all  gloom 

dispelleth, 
Our  life  of  heav'n  a  foretaste  is. 
Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  supplication! 
Let  all  of  us  in  ev'ry  station, 
Be  truly  join'd  to  thee, 
Until  eternally 
Thy  face  we  see. 


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338.*     T.  114. 


From  strength  to  strength,  from 

grace  to  grace  led  on, 
We  safe  proceed,  until  our  race 

is  run. 


JeSUS,  my  King,  thy  kind  and 

gracious  sceptre  [me: 

Assuagethev'ry  grief  that  burdens 
When  I,  with  all  my  heart,  apply  | 5  °  ?Sf«l2?i t0 

to  thee, 
Then    thy   peace-giving    Spirit's 


my  Preceptor ; 
Thy  gracious  looks  so  warm  and 

melt  my  heart, 
That  fear  and  restlessness  must 

soon  depart. 

2  The  gifts  of  Christ  are  so  in- 
estimable, 

That  all  the  world  nought  equal 
can  afford; 

What  are  the  treasures  which  the 
worldlings  hoard? 

To  comfort  weary  souls  they  are 
not  able, 

But  Jesus  can,  and  doth  abun- 
dantly; 

All  earthly  joys  will  fail,  but 
never  he. 

3  How  highly  blest,  how  happy 
is  the  spirit, 

Which,  weary  of  self-working, 
inly  mourns, 

And  unto  him  for  aid  and  succor 
turns ! 

The  humble  ev'ry  good  from  him 
inherit, 

He  to  the  troubled  soul  imparteth 
ease, 

Restoring  to  the  wounded  con- 
science peace. 

4  That,  which  the  law  could  have 
imparted  never, 

Is  then  produc'd  alone  by  Jesus' 
grace; 

This  is  the  source  of  genuine  ho- 
liness, 

This  changes  and  reforms  our 
whole  behaviour ; 


out  cessation  ! 
Come  visit  me,  thou  Day-spring 

from  on  high, 
That  in  thy  light  the  light  I  may 

espy, 
On  grace  depending  as   my  sole 

foundation ; 
Confirm  my  faith,  grant  that  no 

fault  in  me 
May  intercept  the  light  that  beams 

from  thee. 

6  Thou  Source  of  love,  I  rest  in 

thy  embraces, 
Thou  art    alone  my   everlasting 

Peace ! 
My  only  treasure  is  thy  boundless 

grace ; 
'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  to  live  upon 

thy  mercies ; 
And  since  in  thee  all  happiness 

I  find, 

1  seek  nought  else  to  satisfy  my 

mind. 

339.*      T.  115. 

JtL  OW  great  the  bliss  to  be  a 
sheep  of  Jesus! 

And  to  be  guided  by  his  Shep- 
herd-staff; 

Earth's  greatest  honors  are,  how- 
e'er  they  please  us, 

To  this  compar'd,  but  vain  and 
empty  chaff: 

Yea,  what  this  world  can  never 
give, 

May,  thro'  the  Shepherd's  grace, 
each  needy  sheep  receive. 

2  Here  is  a  pasture  rich  and  nev- 
er-failing, [flow ; 

Here  living-  waters  in  abundance 


116  Of  the  Happiness  of  Children  of  God. 


None  can  conceive  the  grace  with 
them  prevailing-, 

Who  Jesus'  Shepherd-voice  obey 
and  know; 

He  banisheth  all  fear  and  strife, 

And  leads  them  gently  on  to  ev- 
erlasting life. 

3  Whoe'er  would  spend  his  days 
in  lasting  pleasure, 

Must  come  to  Christ,  and  join 
his  flock  with  speed; 

Here  is  a  feast  prepar'd,  rich  be- 
yond measure, 

The  world  meanwhile  on  empty 
husks  must  feed : 

Those  sheep  may  share  in  ev'ry 
good, 

Whose  Shepherd  doth  possess  the 
treasuries  of  God. 

340.*      T.  164. 

\J  DAYS  of  solid  happiness, 

O  antepast  of  heaven ! 

When,  in   th'  accepted  time  of 

grace, 
We  know  our  sins  forgiven, 
Cleans 'd  in  the  precious  flood 
Of  Christ's  atoning  blood, 
Enjoying  in  our  hearts  by  faith 
The  blessings  purchas'd  by  his 

death. 

2  The  peace  of  God  then  fills  the 
soul, 

And  heals  the  wounded  spirit; 
The  broken  heart  is   then  made 

whole, 
By  virtue  of  his  merit; 
Yea,  his  sweet  looks  of  grace 
Convey  such  happiness, 
That  we,  in  his  redeeming  love, 
Anticipate  the  bliss  above. 

3  But  why  do  tears,  grief  and 
distress 

Sometimes  allay  our  gladness, 
And  tho'  we've  tasted  pard'ning 

grace, 
Still  often  cause  us  sadness  ? 
Because  we  can't  forget 
Our  former  wretched  state, 


Andthat  the  grace  on  us  bestow'd 
Cost  Jesus  ev'ry  drop  of  blood. 

4  When  thus  we  contemplate  the 
cost, 

It  fills  us  with  amazement, 

We  take  it  prostrate  in  the  dust, 

With  joy,  yet  deep  abasement; 

For  all  that  we  possess 

Is  undeserved  grace, 

By  torments  on  the  cross  procur'd, 

When  he  for  rebels  death  endur'd. 

5  How  pleasant  is  our  lot,  yea, 
good 

And  great  beyond  expression ! 
For,  having  cleans'd  us    by  his 

blood, 
He  bears  us  with  compassion. 
Applies  his  healing  pow'r 
To  us  each  day  and  hour, 
Yea,  we  in  Him  redemption  have 
In  death  itself  and  in  the  grave. 

6  And   this    at   last   our   theme 
shall  be, 

When  call'd  to  see  our  Saviour, 
We  join  the  glorious  company, 
Around  his  throne  for  ever ; 
Then  we  in  highest  strain 
Shall  praise  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
Who  hath  redeem'd  us   by   his 

blood, 
And  made  us  kings  and   priests 

to  God. 

341.*      T.  218. 

MOW  blest  am  I,  most  gracious 

Saviour, 
When  filled  with  thy  sacred  love! 
With  grief  oppress'd,  I  seek  thy 

favor, 
And  thy  reviving  bounty  prove: 
The  dismal  clouds  of  night  must 

vanish,  [plenish, 

When  joys  divine  my  bean  re- 
While  i  recline  upon  thy  breast: 
Ah,    then    I   find   on    earth    my 

heaven ;  [given, 

Such  comforts  to  ail  those  are 
Who  seek  in  thee  their  peace  and 

rest. 


Of  ihe  Happiness  of  Children  of  God.  117 


2  If  my  sin's  burden  would  op- 
press me, 

Or  legal  thunders  me  affright, 
Or  fear  of  death  and  hell  distress 

me, 
By  faith  to  thee  I  take  my  flight : 
In  thee  I  always  find  protection 
'Gainst  Satan's  darts  and  sin's  in- 
fection, [place; 
Thou  art  my  Shield  and  Hiding- 
Tho'  foes  should  join  in  combi- 
nation, [Salvation, 
"Who  shall  condemn  ?  Lord  my 
My  confidence  is  in  thy  grace. 

3  If  thou  thro'  thorny  paths  wilt 
lead  me, 

I'll  simply  trust  in  thee,  O  Lord! 
The  clouds  atthy  command  must 

feed  me,  [ford : 

And  rocks  must  drink  to  me  af- 
In  thy  kind  leadings  acquiescing, 
I'm  sure  to  meet  with  nought  but 

blessing; 
If  I  have  thee,  it  doth  suffice: 
I  know  that  souls  to  bliss  created, 
Who  shall  to  glory  be  translated, 
Must  humbled  be  before  they  rise. 

4  Friend  of  my  soul !  O  how  con- 
tented 

Am  I,  when  leaning  upon  thee! 
By  sin  I  am  no  more  tormented, 
Since  thou  dost  aid  and  comfort 
me. 

0  may  the  heart -reviving  feeling 

1  have  of  thy  most  gracious  deal- 

ing, 
A  foretaste  yield  of  joys  above. 
I  scorn,  vain  world,  thy  adulation, 
For  Jesus  is  my  delectation, 
And  I'm  an  object  of  his  love. 

342.*      T.  582. 

J  ESUS,  thou  art  reveal'd 
To  my  poor  heart,  by  faith, 
And  hast  to  me  made  manifest 
Thy  wounds,  thy  blood  and  death. 
Thy  name  and  cross  alone 
To  me  can  comfort  yield, 
Since  1  thereby,  as  thy  reward, 
To  God  am  reconcil'd. 


2  My  soul,  tho'  deeply  bow'd, 
Is  cheered  by  thy  grace, 

Now  I  no  more  need  toil  and  strive 
In  search  of  happiness ; 
But  am  assur'd  that  thou 
Hast  all  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  by  thy  painful  death  for  me 
Procured  life  and  heav'n. 

3  Thou  who  didst  love  me  first, 
Teach  me  to  trust  in  thee 
Unshaken,  till  I  thee  above 
Shall  praise  eternally : 

Ev'n  here  thou  art  my  song, 
Thy  grace  doth  richly  claim 
That  thy  church  militant  on  earth 
Give  glory  to  thy  name. 

4  Unfeigned  thanks  receive, 
For  thy  unbounded  grace, 
From  us,  who  in  thy  name  believe, 
And  wish  to  walk  thy  ways ; 
And  who  are  bound  to  thee, 
Because  thou  us  hast  gain' d, 
And  for  us,  by  thy  precious  blood, 
Eternal  bliss  obtain'd. 

5  The  merits  of  thy  death 
Each  day  to  us  apply, 

And  grant,  that  to  the  throne  of 

grace 
We  boldly  may  draw  nigh ; 
That  we  may  mercy  find, 
And  help  in  time  of  need; 
Thus  shall  we,  by  thy  Spirit  led, 
From  grace  to  grace  proceed. 

6  Thy  cross  and  saving  name 
We  freely  will  confess, 

Thy    gospel  we  will  spread  on 

earth, 
And  sound  thy  matchless  praise; 
To  all  mankind  point  out 
Thee,  our  incarnate  God, 
Who  hast  redeem'd  us  from   the 
By  thy  atoning  blood.  [fall 

343.*      T.  11. 

jDLEST    are    they,    supremely 

blest, 
Who,  of  Jesus'  grace  possest, 
Cleave  to  him  by  living  faith, 
Till  they  shall  resign  their  breath: 


iis 


Of  the  Happiness  of  Children  of  God. 


2  One  with  Christ  their  Head  they 
share 

Happiness  beyond  compare ; 
Since  on   him  their    hopes    they 

build, 
He  is  their  Reward  and  Shield. 

3  Tho'  all  earthly  joys  be  fled, 
If  in  him  they  trust  indeed, 

He  will  be  their  constant  Friend, 
And  protect  them  to  the  end. 

4  If  to  Jesus  they  appeal, 
When  their  faith  and  courage  fail, 
He  assures  them  of  his  love, 
Doth  their  Strength  in  weakness 

prove. 

5  They  who  simply  to  him  cleave, 
From  his  fulness  grace  receive; 
And    throughout    their    mortal 

days, 
Their  employment  is  his  praise. 

6  Jesus  wipes  away  their  tears, 
And  alleviates  all  their  cares ; 
They   in   truth,  with  heart    and 

voice, 
Evermore  in  Christ  rejoice. 

344.*      T.  166. 

W  ITH  grateful  hearts  we  all 

declare, 
That  in  Christ's  congregation 
We    may    substantial     blessings 

share, 
Since  he  is  our  Salvation  ; 
And  he  requires  of  us,  that  we 
Deeply  abas'd  before  him, 
Stir  up  each  other  heartily 
To  love,  and  to  adore  him. 

2  The  grace  is  great,  unspeakable, 
The  privilege  unbounded, 
That  we,  altho'   deserving  hell, 
By  sin  most  deeply  wounded, 
Are  by  the  virtue  of  Christ's  death 
From  sin's  pollution  cleared, 
And,  cleaving  unto  him  by  faith, 
Are  one  with  him  declared! 


345.      T.  590. 

J  ESUS,  whosehands  oncepierc'd 

with  nails 
Were  stretch'd  upon  the  wood, 
Out  of  whose  wounds  in  plenteous 

streams 
Flow'd  the  atoning  blood: 
How  safely  rests  a  weary  child 
Who  keeps  thee,  Lord,  in  view; 
Let  unbelief  say  what  it  will, 
This  is  for  ever  true. 

2  The  more  the  Lamb  of  God  we 
view, 

The  more  we  walk  in  light ; 
His  gracious  presence  doth  dispel 
Sin's  dark  and  dismal  night: 
The  cheering  beams  which  Christ 

the  Sun 
Of  righteousness  displays, 
Enkindle  many  a  lifeless  heart, 
And  love  unfeigned  raise. 

3  Is  there  a  thing  that  moves  and 
A  heart  as  hard  as  stone,  [breaks 
That  warms  a  heart  as  cold  as  ice? 
'Tis  Jesus'  blood  alone  : 

This  precious  balm  can  truly  cheer 
And  heal  the  wounded  soul; 
What  multitudes  of  broken  hearts 
This  stream  of  life  makes  whole! 

4  Hark,  O  my  soul,  what  sing  the 
choirs 

Around  the  glorious  throne  ? 

Hark!  "  the  Lamb  slain"  for  ev- 
ermore 

Sounds  in  the  sweetest  tone; 

The  elders  there  cast  down  their 
crowns, 

And  all,  in  endless  day,    [blood, 

Sing  praise  to  him  who  shed  his 

And  wash'd  their  guilt  away. 

5  This,  while  on  earth,  we  will 
Cheerful  in  our  degree,  [declare 
That  thro'  the  blood  of  God'* 

dear  Lamb 
Each  soul  may  happy  be. 
But  thou,  O  Lord!  makeev'ry  day 
Thy  grace  to  us  more  sweet, 
Till  we  behold  thy  pierced  side, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet. 


Of  the  Happiness  of  Children  of  God. 


119 


346.  T.  132. 

O  IF  the  Lamb  had  not   been 

slain, 
To  save  us  from  perdition, 
And  everlasting-  life  to  g*ain, 
What  had  been  our  condition ! 
But  since  poor  sinners  favov'd  are 
To  have  a  Friend  so  very  dear, 
We  cannot  but  be  happy. 

2  With  all  our  errors  and  mistakes 
He  bears,  and  loves  us  dearly; 

A  contrite  soul  He  ne'er  forsakes, 
That  acteth  but  sincerely. 
When  the  whole  heart  to  him  is 

giv'n 
We  have  a  foretaste  here  of  heav'n, 
In  fellowship  with  Jesus. 

3  When  we  have  fail'd,  and  deep- 
ly mourn 

That  we  the  Spirit  grieved, 
And  to  our  Lord  for  comfort  turn, 
We  quickly  are  relieved: 
Whene'er  we   say,   with  humble 
shame,  [blame," 

"  Lord   Jesus,    I    have   been   to 
He  saith,  "  Thou  art  forgiven." 

4  As  pardon'd  sinners  we  rejoice, 
With  Jesus'  congregation; 
Above  all  other  thing's  we  prize 
His  bitter  death  and  passion ; 
His  wounds,  his  tears,  and  bloody 

sweat, 
We  bear  in  mind,  and  can't  forget 
His  unexampled  mercy. 

347.  T.  14. 

AMAZING  grace!  (how  sweet 

the  sound!) 
That  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me; 

1  once  was  lost,  but  no  warn  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas   grace  that  taught  my 
heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  reliev'd; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  ap- 
Thehour  I  first  believ'd!       [pear 

3  Thro'  many  dangers,  toils  and 
I  am  already  come;  [snares, 


'Tis  grace  hath  brought  me  safe 

thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  hath  promis'd  good 
to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures ; 

He  will  my  Shield  and  Portion  be 

As  long  as  life  endures. 

5  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart 
shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 

1  shall  possess,  within  the  vail, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

348.     T.  22. 

3  A  Y  Saviour  left  his  throne,  and 

came 
From  guilt  lost  sinners  to  redeem, 
That  they  might  have  their  sins 

forgiv'n,  [heav'n. 

And  find  in  him  their  peace  and 

2  Daily  may  I  from  thee  receive 
That  peace  the  world  can  never 

give, 
Since  Jesus  on  the  cross's  tree 
By  death  procur'd  that  peace  for 

me. 

3  Lord,  I  am  thine,  O  take  me 
now, 

1  in  the  dust  before  thee  bow, 
Asham'd,  that  I  no  sooner  ran 
To  thee,  the  Saviour  of  lost  man. 

349.*      T.  4. 

JLiEAR  Lord,  when  I  trace 

The  offers  of  grace 

Received  from  thee, — Thy  draw- 
ings of  love  from  my  first  in- 
fancy ; 

2  I  fall  at  thy  feet; 
Thy  mercy's  so  great, 

I'm  lost  in  amaze: — Thy  love  and 
forbearance  all  thoughts  far 
surpass. 

3  I  now  wish  to  be 
Devoted  to  thee, 

Who  for  me  hast  dy'd — Grant 
that  I  may  serve  thee,  and  in 
thee  abide. 


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Of  Thankfulness  of  the  Heart  lb 


330.*     T.  228. 

O  HOW  enrap tur'd  is  my  heart, 

That  in  my  Jesus  I  have  part, 

He  is  my  only  treasure! 

May  I  for  evermore  abide 

A  member  of  his  chosen  bride, 

And  live  unto  his  pleasure; 

Oh!  I — have  joy, 

At  the  favor — that  my  Saviour 

Here  already 

Join'd  me  to  the  church  his  body. 

331.*      T.  83. 

O    REJOICE,    Christ's    happy 

sheep ! 
For  your  Shepherd  will  for  ever 


j  You,  his  flock,  in  safety  keep; 
You  are  objects  of  his  favor: 
Only  fast  unto  him  cleave, 
You  he'll  ne'er  forsake  nor  leave. 

352.*      T.  97. 

My  All  in  all,  my  faithful 
Friend! 

Upon  whose  mercy  I  depend; 

Than  aught  in  earth  or  heav'n 
more  dear;  [year; 

My  Paschal  Lamb  from  year  to 

My  Shield,  my  Rock,  my  Polar- 
star,  my  Guide, 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  ever  shalt 
abide! 


XX.   Of  Thankfulness  of  the  Heart  fur  Jesus'  Incarnation 
and  Death. 


333.*      T.  110. 

JL  HANKS  and  praise,  :|: 
Jesus,  unto  thee  are  due; 
O  accept  our  adoration, 
For  the  blessings  which  accrue 
From  thy  human  life  and  passion ; 
May  our  hearts  and  lips  with  one 

accord 
Praise  thee,  Lord!  :|; 

2  For  thy  death  :]: 

Thou  art  worthy,  Lamb  of  God, 
That  our  lives  and  whole  demeanor 
Praise  thee,   yea,    each    drop  of 
Be  devoted  to  thy  honor,    [blood 
And  our  souls  uninterruptedly 
Cleave  to  thee.  :|: 

3  O  how  great  :g: 

Are  the  blessing's  we  derive 
From  the  fulness  of  our  Saviour ! 
The}-  who  him  by  faith  receive, 
And  desire  to  taste  his  favor, 
From  this  source  may  freely  take 
Grace  for  grace.  ■.[:  [always 

4  Ah  remain  :ff: 

Ah  remain  our  highest  Good! 


In  our  hearts,  dear  suff'ring  Sa- 
viour, 
Shed  thy  dying  love  abroad; 
This  will  rule  our  whole  behaviour, 
Us  with  love  inspire,  till  we  shall 
Lord,  with  thee.  :'|:  [be, 

331.      T.  11. 

A  O  our  Redeemer's  glorious 
Awake  the  sacred  song!  [name 
0  may  his  love  (immortal  flame!) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  angel's  thought 
can  reach! 

What  mortars  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on 
high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  on  earth  to  bleed  and 
Was  ever  love  like  this  !          [die! 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  ev'ry  heai  t  with  rapture  say: 
"  The  Saviour  dy'd  for  me." 


Jesus'  Incarnation  and  Death. 


121 


5  0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful 

theme 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming 
And  join  the  sacred  song,  [name, 

355.*      T.  14. 

O  JESUS,  for  thy  matchless  love, 
Accept  our  warmest  praise; 
Since  thou  didst  leave  thy  throne 
To  save  a  sinful  race.         [above, 

2  Thanks  for  thy  suff 'rings,  tears, 

and  cries, 
And  groans  in  thy  distress  ; 
The  source  of  never-fading  joys, 
And  endless  happiness. 

3  Thanks  for  thy  thirst,  O  Prince 
of  peace, 

When  hanging  on  the  tree; 
What  a  divine  refreshment  this 
To  souls  athirst  for  thee! 

4  Thanks  for  thy  last  heart-pierc- 
ing cry, 

And  meritorious  death : 
Grant  we  may  all  on  thee  rely, 
And  live  a  life  of  faith. 

356.     T.  167. 

oING  with  humble  hearts  your 
praises, 

For  our  Saviour's  boundless  grace; 

Pay  due  homage  to  Christ  Jesus, 

Come  with  thanks  before  his  face: 

Praise  him  for  his  death  and  bleed- 
ing, 

All  our  happiness  lies  there; 

Praise  him  for  his  gracious  lead- 
ing, [care. 

Praise  your  faithful  Shepherd's 

2  Thou,  to  purchase  our  salvation, 
Didst  assume  humanity; 
Jesus,  for  thy  bitter  passion, 
May  we  ever  thankful  be; 
Fill'd   with    awe,    and   humbly 

bowing, 
At  thy  feet  we  prostrate  fall, 
Gratefully  this  truth  avowing, 
That  thou  art  our  All  in  all. 


357.*      T.  244. 

R  EDEEMED  congregation, 
Extol  with  one  accord 
The  God  of  our  Salvation, 
Sing  praises  to  the  Lord : 
For  us  he  man  became, 
And  still  abides  the  same; 
To  make  us  all  one  spirit 
With  him,  is  his  blest  aim. 

358.*     T.  455. 

A.NGELS,  principalities, 
Thrones  and  pow'rs  in  heav'nly 
Worship  Jesus,  [places, 

As  the  Author  of  their  frame; 
We  with  them 

Praise  him  for  his  incarnation, 
Human  life  and  bitter  passion, 
And  adore  his  saving  name. 

359,*     T.  590. 

WHAT   strikes,    O    wounded 

Lamb  of  God, 
My  soul  so  sensibly  ? 
'Tis  when  I  view  the  fervent  love, 
That  urged  thee  to  die  ; 
And  feel  that  from  thy  precious 
So  freely  shed  for  me,        [blood, 
Flows  all  my  happiness  in  time, 
And  in  eternity. 

2  This  grace,  as  long  as  life  shall 
I  humbly  will  proclaim ;        [last, 
I,  who  a  sinner  void  of  good, 
Who  dust  and  ashes  am : 

'Tis  deeply  rooted  in  my  heart, 
Eras'd  it  ne'er  shall  be, 
That  by  thy  meritorious  death 
Thou  hast  redeemed  me. 

3  Thy  mercy  may  I  ne'er  forget, 
While  here  below  I  stay: 

I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze, 
When  I  thy  goodness  weigh, 
That  I,  poor  sinner,  am   become 
A  child  of  thine,  thro'  grace, 
And  being  thine,  a  joyful  heir 
Of  ceaseless  happiness. 

4  With  contrite  tears  I  thee  adore, 
And  thank  for  mercy  free; 


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I'll  in  my  walk  show  forth  thy 

praise, 
Ev'n  in  my  small  degree: 
If  thou  support  me  with  thy  aid, 
As  my  most  gracious  Lord; 
Th'   imperfect    service  which   I 

yield, 
Will  joy  to  thee  afford. 

5  Whenever  my  frail   nature 
swerves 

Beyond  the  proper  bounds, 
Thou  know'st,  O  Lord,  what  pain 

it  gives, 
How  grievously  it  wounds ; 
With  eager  haste  I  therefore  flee, 
And  safely  wish  to  hide 
Within  thy  wounds,  O   God  my 

Hock, 
And  in  those  clefts  abide. 

6  O  thou,  who  to  redeem  my  soul 
Didst  on  the  cross  expire, 
Grant  I  may  love  thee  in  return, 
Be  this  my  fix'd  desire: 
Henceforth  no  more   to  cherish 

self, 
But  to  thy  praise  to  live, 
Who  lovedst  me,  and  out  of  love 
Thyself  for  me  didst  give. 

7  Thy  suff 'rings  then,  and  bitter 
death, 

My  heart  shall  e'er  retain ; 

And  earnestly    I'll    shun,    thro' 

grace, 
All  that  which  gives  thee  pain; 
For  nothing  now  which  this  vain 

world 
Can  offer  or  devise, 
Can  yield  me  any  further  joy, 
Nought  but  my  ransom  price. 

8  For  ever  then  remain  engrav'd 
Deep  in  my  heart's  recess ; 
Thee  whom  I  wish  to  love  in  truth, 
O  may  my  mouth  confess  : 
Grant  that  each  sheep  within  thy 

fold 
Thy  seal  impress'd  may  bear, 
Until  thou,  at  the  judgment  day, 
fn  glory  shalt  appear. 


360.*      T.  131. 

BEHOLD,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour 
Gives  up  his  life  and  blood, 
Thee  to  restore  to  favor, 
And  reconcile  to  God; 
Thy  ev'ry  pain  he  eases, 
In  him  thou  fmd'st  relief, 
Rise  then,  and  sing  his  praises, 
Who  turns  to  joy  thy  grief. 

2  How  is  my  soul  delighted, 
Tho'  shame  o'erspreads  my  face, 
When  I,  by  faith  excited, 

The  Lamb  of  God  can  trace 
In  all  his  bitter  passion, 
Till  dying  on  the  tree ! 
He  bare  my  condemnation, 
And  gained  life  for  me. 

3  I  see  him  in  the  garden 
Shed  floods  of  bitter  tears, 
Sinking  beneath  the  burden; 
I  hear  his  anxious  pray'rs ; 

I  see  him  pine  and  languish, 
As  on  the  ground  he  lay, 
Till,  thro'  his  pores  in  anguish, 
The  blood-sweat  fore'd  its  way. 

4  I  fully  am  assured 
My  Saviour  loveth  me, 
By  all  he  hath  endured 

In  his  great  agony;  [rows, 

His  back  plough'd  o'er  with  fur- 
His  side  piere'd  with  a  spear, 
And  unexampled  sorrows, 
His  boundless  love  declare. 

5  My  fav'rite  theme  is  Jesus, 
All  else  I  count  but  loss ; 

His  love  all  thought  surpasses, 
Ah,  view  him  on  the  cross ! 
Thence  hope  and  consolation 
I  freely  can  derive ; 
Were  he  not  my  salvation, 
I  could  not  bear  to  live. 

6  Near  Jesus'  cross  I  tarry, 
On  him  I  fix  mine  eyes, 
Behold  him  spent  and  weary 
A  bleeding  sacrifice; 

Once  of  his  heav'nly  glory 
I  shall  obtain  a  sight ; 


Jesus'  Incarnation  and  Death. 


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But  here,  his  suffering  beauty 
Remains  my  chief  delight. 

7  What  undeserved  favor 
Hath  Jesus  to  me  shown! 
Might  I  recline  for  ever 
Upon  his  breast,  like  John. 
'Tis  my  heart's  inclination, 
Like  Mary,  oft  to  sit, 
Until  my  consummation, 
Lord,  at  thy  pierced  feet. 

8  In  my  forlorn  condition 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  me  receive, 
Thou  savedst  from  perdition 
My  soul,  and  bad'st  me  live  : 
With  inward  spirit's  ardor, 

1  thank  thee  for  thy  grace; 
Thyself  this  heav'nly  fervor 
Of  love  to  thee  increase! 

361.*     T.  146. 

JL  ORD  Jesus,  who  for  me 

Hast  endless  bliss  obtained, 

And  as  thy  property 

My  soul  by  blood  regained : 

Accept  a  weeping  eye, 

A  warm  and  grateful  heart, 

Tho'  a  thank-off 'ring  poor, 

Yet  take  it  in  good  part. 

2  Jesus,  thy  dying  love 

And  thy  blood-bought  salvation, 
By  day  and  night  shall  prove 
My  fav'rite  meditation. 
When  I  commune  with  thee, 
As  tho'  before  mine  eyes 
I  saw  thee  bodily; 
My  faith  this  vivifies. 

3  I  look  to  Golgotha, 

For  me  I  view  thee  languish, 
And  melt  like  wax  away 
Before  thy  pain  and  anguish; 
By  faith  I  see  God's  wrath 
In  wrhat  on  thee  did  fall, 
The  fountain  too  and  bath 
For  my  offences  all. 

~4  Most  gracious  God  and  Lord! 
Mankind's  almighty  Saviour! 
Worthy  to  be  ador'd 
By  all  both  now  and  ever ! 


Those  souls  are  blest  indeed 
Who  thee  embrace  by  faith, 
As  thou  for  us  wast  laid 
Low  in  the  dust  of  death. 

5  In  thee  I  trust  by  faith, 
Jesus,  my  God  and  Saviour; 
On  thy  atoning-  death 
My  soul  shall  feed  for  ever; 
Thy  suff'rings  shall  remain 
Deep  on  my  heart  imprest, 
Thou  Son  of  God  and  man! 
Till  I  with  thee  shall  rest. 

362.*     T.  149. 

WHEN  I  Christ  in  spirit  trace 
As  the  world's  Creator, 
And  regard  the  sinfulness 
Of  my  fallen  nature; 

1  revere — him  with  fear : 
But  his  expiration 
Yields  me  consolation. 

2  Heart-reviving  is  the  view" 
Of  our  lovely  Saviour; 

Him  our  highest  Good  to  know, 
Be  our  wrhoie  endeavour ; 
We're  unclean, — full  of  sin, 
But  the  stripes  of  Jesus 
Ileal  all  our  diseases. 

3  Lamb  of  God,  all  praise  to  thee! 
Thou  hast  vict'ry  gained, 

And  upon  the  cross  for  me 
Endless  bliss  obtained; 
Thou  art  mine, — I  am  thine; 
May  my  whole  demeanor 
To  thy  name  give  honor. 

363.*     T.  97. 

A  HAXKS  to  the  man  of  sor- 
rows be, 

To  Jesus  Christ,  who  set  us  free 

From  sin  and  death,  when  on  the 
cross 

He  suffer'd  to  retrieve  our  loss ; 

Had  he  not  shed  his  blood  our 
debt  to  pay, 

We  still  had  been  the  devil's 
wretched  prey. 


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Of  Thankfulness  of  the  Heart  for 


2  O  had  not  Jesus'  blood  been 
shed, 

Life  would  a  burden  be  indeed, 
No  comfort  could  we  ever  find, 
No  ray  of  hope  to  cheer  our  mind; 
But  now  on  earth  we  may  enjoy 
his  grace,  [his  face. 

And  humbly  hope  in  heav'n  to  see 

3  Rise,  brethren,  we  to  all  the  earth 
Our  Lord's   atonement  will   set 

forth, 

Will  love  our  Master  unto  death, 

And  humbly  cleave  to  him  by  faith. 

Lord  Jesus,  be  thou  prais'd  eter- 
nally, 

If  there  no  Jesus  were,  what 
should  we  be! 

864.*     T.  146. 

VV  E  sinners  void  of  good, 
Defil'd  by  sin  and  stained, 
Yet  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 
Who  our  salvation  gained, 
As  helpless,  vile  and  poor, 
Appear  before  his  face, 
And  humbly  liim  adore 
For  our  blest  lot  of  grace. 

2  When  we  thy  mercy  weigh, 
How  nails  and  scourges  tore  thee, 
Our  debt  immense  to  pay; 

We  melt  in  tears  before  thee : 
Thy  pain,  thy  stripes  and  wounds, 
Thy    death,    thou    slaughter'd 

Lamb, 
Whence  all  our  bliss  redounds, 
Our  grateful  praises  claim. 

3  Eternal  thanks  be  thine, 
Author  of  our  salvation ! 
Thou  didst  our  hearts  incline, 
T'  accept  thy  invitation; 

We  are  thy  property, 
O  may  we  thine  abide; 
This  is  our  only  plea, 
That  thou  for  us  hast  dy'd. 

365.*      T.  15. 

Jl  HY  blood,  thy  blood  the  deed 

hath  wrought, 
Tkat  won  m«  for  thee,  Saviour; 


Else  had  I  never  on  thee  thought, 
Nor  come  to  thee  for  ever. 

2  Tho'  I'm  a  sinful  creature  still, 
I  have  a  full  exemption 

From   serving    sin,    since    thou 

didst  quell 
Its  pow'r  by  thy  redemption. 

3  I  feel  how  much  in  debt  I  am, 
This  makes  me  oft  ashamed; 
Yet  as  thy  purchase,  slaughter'd 

Lamb, 

1  am  thro'  grace  esteemed. 

4  O  let  me  thee  behold  in  faith, 
As  thou  for  me  wast  wounded; 
And  trust  in  thy  atoning  death, 
Whereon  my  bliss  is  grounded. 

5  Thy  mercy  ne'er  from  me  re- 
But  under  thy  direction,    [move ; 
Let  me  experience,  while  I  live 
On  earth,  thy  kind  protection. 

6  May  this  each  day  be  my  em- 
ploy, 

The  fruits  of  thy  blest  passion 
Still  more  completely  to  enjoy, 
And  taste  thy  great  salvation. 

7  Till  I  shall  once  behold  thy 
face, 

In  endless  bliss  and  glory, 

And  for  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 

With  humble  thanks  adore  thee. 

366.*     T.  228. 

(J  LAMB  once  slain,  my  Lord 
and  God!  [blood 

Thy  bitter  sufF'rings,  death  and 

Remain  my  heart's  confession; 

Thee,  the  great  Author  of  my 
frame,  [Lamb, 

Thankful  I  call  the  slaughter'd 

Thy  love  is  past  expression. 

For  joy — weep  I 

O'er  thy  bloody — wounded  body, 

For  thy  passion 

Hath  procur'dfor  me  salvation. 

2  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me,  I 
know, 

For  my  redemption  did  it  flow; 


Jesus'  Incarnation  and  Death. 


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O  sweetest  consolation! 

Now  nothing1  in  the  world  beside 

Can  make  me  truly  satisfy'd, 

But  thy  blood-bought  salvation: 

There  is — true  bliss, 

Virtue  healing — all  that's  ailing, 

Strength  supplying 

Life,   altho'  my  flesh  be  dying. 

367.  T.  228. 

0  HAPPY  hour !  by  faith  I  see 
My  suff'ring,  dying  Lord  for  me 
Upon  the  cross  outstretched; 

If  from  my  view  this  should  de- 
part, 

1  then  should  feel  a  piercing  smart, 
Yea,  I  should  be  most  wretched: 
But  he — knows  me . 

To  be  feeble, — and  not  able 

For  a  moment 

To  live  without  his  atonement. 

2  A  sinner  I,  and  full  of  blame; 
But    "  Saviour"   is  his  precious 

name; 
He  nothing  will  deny  me; 
His  blood  was  shed  for   me,  I 

know,  [flow, 

Thence  blessings    m    abundance 
Nought  else  could  satisfy  me. 
My  God!— thy  blood 
Still  can  wash  me — and  refresh 
It  is  cleansing,  [me ; 

Pardon,  life  and  grace  dispensing-. 

3  Therefore    I'll  ever    view   my 
God, 

His  body  cover'd  o'er  with  blood, 
His  soul  with  grief  oppressed; 
This  sight  removes  all  doubt  and 

fear, 
It  gives  me  boldness  to  draw  near, 
By  whatsoe'er  distressed: 
Here  I — find  joy, 
Heav'nly  pleasure — beyond  meas- 
Near  my  Saviour  [ure ; 

I  would  fain  abide  for  ever. 

368.  T.  141. 

LAMB  of  God  beloved, 

Once  for  sinners  slain,  i 


!  Thankful  we  remember, 
I  What  thou  didst  sustain; 
|  Nothing-  thee  incited 

But  unbounded  grace, 

To  bear  condemnation 

In  the  sinners'  place. 

2  This  fills  me  with  rapture, 
That  thou  bar'st  my  smart, 
And  thy  dying  figure 
Captivates  my  heart; 

Since  thou  by  thy  passion 
Didst  for  me  atone, 
I  myself  surrender 
To  thee,  as  thine  own. 

3  In  thy  wounds,  O  Jesus ! 

1  have  found  true  peace; 
Thou  in  all  distresses 
Art  my  hiding-place; 
Unto  thee  I'll  ever 
Look  with  humble  faith, 
And  rejoice,  and  glory 
In  thy  wounds  and  death. 

4  I  unworthy  sinner 
Lie  before  thy  throne; 
Tho'  I  scarce  am  able 
To  express,  I  own, 

All  my  wants,  dear  Saviour, 
Yet  thou  know'st  them  well; 
Now  in  me  the  counsel 
Of  thy  love  fulfil. 

369.      T.  341. 

1  IS  done,  my  God  hath  dy'd, 
My  love  is  crucify'd. 
Break,  this  stony  heart  of  mine; 
Pour,  my  eyes,  a  ceaseless  flood; 
Feel,  my  soul,  the  pangs  divine; 
Catch,   my   heart,    the    issuing 

blood! 

2  To  love  thee,  Lord, — ah !  this 
Ev'n  here  is  heav'nly  bliss ; 
With  thy  love  my  heart  inspire, 
There  by  faith  for  ever  dwell ; 
This  I  always  will  desire, 
Nothing  but  thy  love  to  feel. 

3  He  bore  the  curse  of  all, 
A  spotless  criminal: 

2 


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Of  Thankfulness  of  the  Heart  for 


Burden'd   with  our   crimes    and 

guilt, 
Blacken'd  with  imputed  sin, 
Man  to  save  his  blood  he  spilt, 
Dy'd,  to  make  the  sinner  clean. 

4  Join,  earth  and  heav'n,  to  bless 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness; 
Sinn'd  we  all,  and  dy'd  in  One; 
Just  in  One  we  all  are  made : 
Christ  the  law  fulfilPd  alone, 
Dy'd  for  all,  for  all  obey'd. 

5  In  him  complete  I  shine, 
His  death,  his  life  is  mine ; 
Fully  am  I  justify'd; 

Free  from  sin,  and  more  than  free, 
Guiltless,  since  for  me  he  dy'd, 
Righteous,  since  he  liv'd  for  me  ! 

6  Jesus !  to  thee  I  bow, 
Approach  thee  humbly  now. 
O  the  depths  of  love  divine ! 
Who  thy  wisdom's  stores  can  tell? 
Knowledge  infinite  is  thine, 

All  thy  ways  unsearchable. 

370.      T.  306. 

F  ULL  to  my  view, — In  bloody 
The  Lamb  of  God  [hue, 

Stretch'd  out  upon  the  wood, 
With   wounds    and    stripes   and 

scars — Appears, 
The  nails  and  spear — His   body 
Andopen  wide  [tear, 

The  fountain  in  his  side. 

2  His    matchless    worth — None 
can  set  forth, 

Or  duly  praise 

His  mercy,  love  and  grace; 

He  bore  most  willingly — For  me 

God's  fiery  wrath, 

Which  caus'd  his  death, 

When  on  the  cross 

He  died  to  ransom  us. 

3  By  his  blood  shed,— The  Lamb 
hath  paid 

My  ransom  price, 
Offer'd  a  sacrifice 
Well-pleasing  unto  God; — His 
blood 


For  me  avail' d, — And  never  fail'd 
To  give  me  peace 
And  solid  happiness. 

4  His  cries  and  pray'rs, — His  bit- 
ter tears, 
His  bloody  sweat, 
And  all  his  torments  great, 
His  stripes   and  ev'ry  wound — 

Abound 
With  life  and  grace, — Yea, lasting 
From  Golgotha  [bliss: 

My  soul  would  never  stray. 

371.      T.  205. 

JuAMB  of  God, — thy  precious 

blood, 
Healing  wounds,  and  bitter  death, 
Be  our  trust, — our  only  boast, 
Blessed  object  of  our  faith! 
Thy  once  marred  countenance 
Comfort  to  our  hearts  dispense, 
By  thy  anguish,  stripes  and  pain 
May  we  life  and  strength  obtain. 

2  We  adore — thee  evermore, 
Jesus,  for  thy  boundless  grace; 
For  thy  cross — whereby  for  us 
Thou  hast  gain'd  true  happiness; 
For  thy  death  which  sets  us  free 
From  sin's  cruel  slavery; 

For  thy  all-atoning  blood,    [God. 
Which  hath  brought  us  nigh  to 

3  What  can  we — now  give  to  thee, 
For  thy  unexampled  love! 
We're  unclean — and  full  of  sin, 
Till  thou  dost  our  guilt  remove : 
All  that's  good  in  us,  we  own, 

Is  not  ours,  but  thine  alone, 
Unto  us  belongeth  shame; 
But  all  glory  to  thy  name. 

4  Thro'  thy  grace, — may  we  al- 
ways 

Put  our  trust  in  thee  by  faith, 

And  rely — eternally 

On  thy  meritorious  dcatli : 

Fill    our    hearts    with    constant 

peace, 
Till  in  thee  we  end  our  race, 
And  shall  thee  for  evermore 
'Midst  the  ransom'd  hosts  adore. 


Jesus'  Incarnation  and  Death. 


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372.  T.  159. 

A'M    overcome    with    humble 

shame, 
And  blushes  fill  my  face, 
When  I  beholdthe  sulf 'ring-Lamb, 
And  when  my  faith  can  trace 
How  Jesus  paid  my  ransom  price, 
And  gave  himself  a  sacrifice: 
My  gracious  Saviour,  near  to  thee 

1  ever  wish  to  be. 

2  'Tis  then,  with  happy  John,  I 
view 

His  body,  mark'd  with  scars ; 
Like  Mary,  I  his  feet  bedew 
With  floods  of  sinner-tears ; 
I'm  struck  with  this  most  charm- 
ing sight, 
The  Lamb  of  God  is- my  delight, 
The  glory  of  the  Trinity 
In  him  by  faith  I  see. 

3  Free  from  the  noisy,  busy  crowd, 
Here  would  I  ever  stay, 

And  live  in  union  with  my  God, 
With  Jesus  night  and  day; 
Extolling  his  unbounded  love, 
Till  to  his  presence  I  remove, 
And  there,    in  higher    notes    of 

praise, 
My  Hallelujahs  raise. 

373.  T. 166. 

IT7" 

*?  HAT  praise  unto  the  Lamb 

is  due!  [inspire 

How  should  this  theme  our  souls 
When  we  his  boundless  love  re- 
view, 
And  see  him  in  his  blood  expire! 
Who  can  describe  how  much  he 
lov'd,  [zeal, 

Or  paint  that  strong  and  fervent 
With  which  his  tender  heart  was 
mov'd,  [hell! 

When  he  sustain'd  the  pangs  of 

2  While  others    make  the   law 

their  aim, 
Thence  count  their  gain,  thence 

mourn  their  loss,  [name, 

We'll   know,  and  seek  no  other 
Than  Jesus  bleeding  on  the  cross; 


Jesus,  themcurning  sinner's  feast, 
The  true  believer's  only  Good; 
He  longs  to  give,  Ave  long  to  taste 
Our  meat  and  drink,  his  flesh  and 
blood. 

3  In  lively  colors,  Jesus,  draw 
Thy  bleeding  wounds  within  my 

breast ; 
And  make  thy  dying  love  my  law, 
Till  sin  is  wholly  dispossest: 
By  grace  alone  we  wish  to  live, 
Nor  from  the  law  seek  ease  again; 
For  if  thy  blood  can't  vict'ry  give, 
Legal  attempts  will  all  prove  vain. 

374.      T.  16. 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in 
blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend, 

Life  and  health  and  peace  pos- 
sessing 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Here  I'll  sit  for  ever  viewing 
Mercy's   streams,   in  streams  of 

blood;  [mg, 

Precious  drops !  my  soul  bedew- 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with 

God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 
Low  before  his  cross  to  lie; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Floating  in  his  languid  eye. 

4  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 
AVhile  upon  the  cross  I  gaze; 
Love  1  much  ?  I've  more  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5  Love  and  grief  my  heart  divid- 
ing, 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe; 


6  Ma}"  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 

In  all  need  to  Jesus  go; 

Prove  his  wounds  each  day  more 

healing, 
And  himself  more  fully  know. 


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373.     T.  14. 

HOW  can  I  view  the  slaugh- 
ter'd  Lamb, 

And  all  his  suff 'rings  trace, 

And  not  sink  down  with  humble 
shame, 

And  give  him  thanks  and  praise! 

2  This,  Lord,  I  do  with  many 
tears, 

And  own  with  wonder  fill'd, 
Thy  stripes  and  shame,  thy  griefs 

and  pray'rs, 
Made  me  thy  pardon'd  child. 

3  Still  be  thy  wounds  to  me  more 
dear, 

More  precious  ev'ry  day ; 

Till  I  at  thy  pierc'd  feet  appear, 

Dress'd  in  thy  bright  array. 

376.*     T.  14. 

A  H'  impression  of  what  Christ, 

my  Friend, 
Hath  done  for  worthless  me, 
"When  he  his  life  and  blood  did 

spend, 
Attend  me  constantly. 

2  O  may  1  humbly  onward  move, 

While  dying  here  I  stay, 

And  Jesus,  whom  my  soul  doth 

love, 
Prepare  me  for  his  day. 

377.*      T.  68. 

13 E  thy  wounds  and  cross 

Ever  new  to  us ! 

From   thy   sufF'ring  scenes  and 

merit 
Nothing  e'er  divert  our  spirit ; 
With  thy  blood  bedew 
All  we  think  or  do. 


378.*      T.  79. 

E  TERNITY's  expansions, 
Time's  numberless  dimensions, 
In  spirit  I  have  trac'd: 
But  nothing  hath  so  struck  me, 
As  when  God's  Spirit  took  me 
To  Golgotha:  O!  Godbe  prais'd! 

379.*      T.  228. 

oING  Hallelujah,  honor,  praise; 
Your  grateful  lauds  to  Jesus  raise, 
O  favor'd  congregation ! 
For  he  became  a  sacrifice, 
And  paid  in  blood  our  ransom 

price, 
Procuring  our  salvation. 
Holy, — happy 

Is  our  union — and  communion 
With  our  Saviour, 
Blessed  be  his  name  for  ever ! 

380.*      T.  234. 

lHANKS   be  to   thee,    thou 

slaughter'd  Lamb! 
For  thy  eternal  love  and  favor; 
We,   sinful  worms,  with  humble 

shame  [viour; 

Acknowledge  thee  our  only  Sa- 
For  us  thy   soul    was   sore  dis- 

may'd, 
For  us  thy  body  was  tormented, 
For  us   thou  bow'dst  thy  sacred 

head, 
Thus,  by  thy  death,  death's  power 

ended : 
Nov/  fix  our  hearts  and  eyes 
On  this  thy  sacrifice; 
O  that  we  may  forget  it  never! 
But  be  it  always  clear, 
God  did  in  Christ  appear, 
From  j  u  dgm ent  us  to  free  for  ever 


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XXI.    Of  the  Love  of  Jesus. 


381.*     T.  97. 

1  HOU   Source  of   love,    thou 

sinners'  Friend, 
Thy  mercy  who  can  comprehend? 
Who  ever  can  presume  to  say, 
He  lov'd,  ere  thou  hadst  shown 

the  way?  [eternity, 

Thou,  who  hast  lov'd  us  from 
Dost  raise  within  us  genuine  love 

to  thee. 

2  Such   unexampled,  boundless 
grace  [amaze, 

Doth  fill   our    souls   with    deep 
That  God,  who  earth  and  heaven 

made, 
Should  be  in  human  flesh  array' d, 
Thereby  to  save  lost  man  from 

death  and  hell, 
Who    did   so  basely  'gainst  his 

Lord  rebel ! 

3  Thy  love,  which  always  is  the 
same,  [flame, 

Can  ev'n  the  coldest  hearts  in- 
Yea,  they  must  feel  a  kindling  ray, 
Dissolve  in  tears  and  melt  away; 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  is  such  an  end- 
less store,  [adore. 
Man's  reason  here  must  silently 

4  However  weak  and  helpless  we, 
However  pow'rful  sin  may  be, 
Thou  art  our  strength  in  ev'ry  case; 
Thro'thy  support  and  aiding  grace 
We  firmly  trust  that  we  shall  con- 

qu'rors  prove,        [from  above. 
Since  thou  dost  give  us  vict'ry 

5  Lo,  we  fall   down   with  filial 
fear,  [here ; 

Conscious  that  thou  art  present 
We  humbly  laud  thy  saving  name, 
We  sink,    abas'd    with   humble 
shame,  [throne, 

Almighty  God,  before  thy  glorious 
And  thee  our  only  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour own. 


6  Reach   out  thy  sceptre,  Klng 

of  love, 
Let  us  thy  royal  favor  prove, 
Who,  conscious  of  our  indigence, 
Approach  thy  throne  with  confi- 
dence; 

0  teach  our  lips  to  praise,  our 
hearts  to  glow,  [overflow. 

Our  eyes  with  grateful  tears  to 

382.*     T.  97. 

VV  HOM,  dear  Redeemer,  dost 
thou  love  ? 

What  doth  thy  highest  pleasure 
prove?  [bless, 

Whom  dost  thou  favor,  cheer  and 

And  call  to  endless  happiness  ? 

Thou,  who  art  holy,  great,  un- 
changeable, [uel ! 

The  mighty  God,  yet  our  Imman- 

2  The  answer  humble  thanks  doth 

claim,  [shame : 

And  fills  our  souls  with  conscious 
"  I  love  thee,  sinner,  come  to  me, 

1  will  receive  thee  graciously ; 
Tho'  thou  be  sinful,  ready  to  de- 
spair, [glory  share." 

Thou  shalt  my  pardon,  help  and 

3  What  wonder  in  the  soul  takes 
place,  [grace ! 

When  we  survey  thy  boundless 
To  know  our  own  depraved  heart, 
And  thy  great  name,  and  what 

thou  art,  [cious  prove ; 

And  yet  to  find  thee  still  so  gra- 
This  makes  us  sink  abas'd  with 

shame  and  love. 

4  We  all  know,  who,  and  what 
we  are, 

And  all  with  one  consent  declare, 
That  we  no  good  in  us  could  find 
To  move  thee,  Lord,  to  be  so  kind: 
Yet  many  here  with  inward  rap- 
ture feel  [seal. 
Thy  Spirit's  unction,  and  assuring 


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Of  the  Love  of  Jesus. 


5  O  ground  us  deeper  still  in  thee, 
And  let  us  thy  true  foll'wers  be; 
And  when  of  thee  we  testify, 
Fill  thou  our  soids  with  heav'nly 

joy:  [inspire, 

May  thy  blest  Spirit  all  our  souls 
And   set  each   cold  and    lifeless 

heart  on  fire. 

6  Our    souls   and  bodies,   Lord, 
prepare,  [bear; 

That  we  rich   fruit  for  thee  may 
Grant,  we  may  live  unto  thy  praise, 
And  serve  thy  cause  with  faith- 
fulness ; 
Since    grace    and   truth   is    our 

hearts*  wish  and  aim, 
O  glorify  in  us  thy  saving-  name. 

383.*      T.  90. 

J>XY  Saviour,  thou  thy  love  to 
me  [shown; 

In  want,  in  pain,  in  shame  hast 
For  me  thou  on  th'  accursed  tree 
Didst,    by    thy    precious    blood, 

atone  : 
Thy  death  upon  my  heart  impress, 
That  nothing-  may  it  thence  erase. 

2  O  that  my  heart,  which  open 
stands,  [t'ringpain, 

May  catch  each  drop,  that  tor- 
Arm'd  by  my  sins,  wrung-  from 

thy  hands, 
Thy  feet,  thy  head,  thy  ev'ry  vein: 
That  still  my  breast  may   heave 

with  sighs,  [eyes. 

Still  tears  of  love  o'erflow  mine 

3  O  that  I,  like  a  little  child, 
May  follow  thee;  nor  ever  rest, 
Till  sweetly  thou  hast  pour'd  thy 

mild 
And  lowly  mind  into  my  breast: 
O  may  I  now  and  ever  be 
One  spirit,  dearest  Lord,  with  thee. 

4  What  in  thy  love  possess  I  notr 
My  Star  by  night,  my  Sun  by  day, 
My  Spring-  of  life,  when  parch'd 

with  drought, 
My  Wine  to  cheer,  my  Bread  to 
itay, 


My  Strength,  my  Shield,  my  saft 

Abode, 
My  Robe  before  the  throne  of  God! 

5  From  all  eternity  with  love 
Unchangeable    thou    hast    me 

view'd ;  [move, 

Ere  knew  this    beating  heart  to 
Thy  tender  mercies  mepursu'd: 
Ever  with  me  may  they  abide, 
And  close  me  in  on  ev'ry  side. 

6  In  suff'rir.g  be  thy  love  my  peace, 
In  weakness  be  thy  love  my  pow'r; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shali 

cease, 
Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death,  as  life,  be  thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me,  who  for  me  hast 

dy'd. 

38F.*      T.  580. 

G  R ACIOUS  Redeemer,  who  for 

us 
Didst  die  upon  th'  accursed  cross, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death: 
We  humbly  at  thy  feet  fall  down, 
And  thee  thy  body's  Saviour  own, 
On  whom  we  firmly  trust  by  faith . 

2  Weak,  helpless  babes,  'tis  true 
we  are,  [clear ; 

Poor  sinners,  but  from  guilt  made 
The  virtue  of  that  blood, 
Which  did  for  all  our  sins  atone, 
We  have  experienc'd,   and  have 
known  [of  God. 

From  thence  the  quick'ning  pow'r 

3  And  now  we  nothing  can  reply, 
But  humbly  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 
Astonish'd  at  thy  grace, 

That  vile  and  wretched  as  we  are, 
Such  undeserved  love  we  share ; 
To  thee  is  due  eternal  praise. 

4  When  we  thy  boundless   love 
survey,  [away, 

Our  hearts   like  wax  then  melt 
Our  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow, 
We  are  determin'd  nought  beside 
To  know,  but  Jesus  crucify'd, 
And  him  to  follow  here  below. 


Of  the  Love  of  Jesus. 


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385.*     T.  580. 

ClIRIST,  my  Redeemer,  Lord 

and  God, 
How  came  I,  sinner  void  of  good, 
To  that  blest  company 
Of  ransom'd  souls,  who  are  in  faith 
United,  grounded  on  thy  death, 
Why  didst  thou  fix  thy  choice  on 

me? 

2  When  I  to  thee  for  succor  cry'd, 
Thy  bounty  all  my  wants  supply'd; 

1  brought  to  thee  a  heart 

So  cold,  that  itseem'd  scarcely  fit 
A  spark  of  love  divine  t'  admit; 
But  now  'tis  kindled  by  thy  smart. 

3  Tho'  I  to  mercy  had  no  right, 
Yet  I  found  favor  in  thy  sight, 
Like  Magd'len  at  thy  feet ; 

So  that  I  now,  supremely  blest, 
In  thee  have   found  true  peace 

and  rest, 
Yea,  happiness,  and  joy  complete. 

386.*      T.  132. 

JL  HE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is  and 

Guide, 
Who  kindly  doth  direct  me; 
For  all  my  wants  he  will  provide, 
From  dangers  will  protect  me. 
He  leads  me  to  a  pasture-ground, 
Where  for  my  soul  rich  food  is 

found, 
The  word  of  his  salvation. 

2  He  guides   my  soul  to  living 
springs, 

Where  sweetly  I'm  refreshed ; 
His  Spirit  joy  and  comfort  brings 
To  me  whene'er  abashed ; 
He  leads  me  in  the  blessed  way 
Of  his  commandments,   day    by 

day, 
To  his  name's  praise  and  glory. 

3  A  table  for  me  he  prepares, 
My  soul  enjoys  his  favor; 

And  thus  secur'd,  no  en'my  dares 

My  God  and  me  to  sever : 

His  holy  Spirit  cheers  my  heart, 


And   changes    ev'ry    grief  and 

smart 
To  joys  unutterable. 

4  His  goodness  and  his  mercies 
Will  follow  me  for  ever,  [all 

And  I'll  maintain  my  proper  call, 
To  cleave  to  my  dear  Saviour, 
And  to  his  congregation  here; 
And  when  call'd  home,  I  shall  live 

there 
With  Christ,  my  soul's  Redeemer. 

387.*      T.  36. 

J.  HY  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  me, 
my  gracious  Saviour, 
Thy  mercy,   love,    and  patience, 

which  ne'er  waver, 
They  are  my  comfort,  prompt  me 
to  prostration, 

And  adoration. 

2  I  am  the  chief  of  sinners,  yea, 
the  poorest 

Of  those,  whom  of  thy  favor  thou 

as surest; 
Thy  goodness  shown  to  me  can't 

be  expressed, 

Or  duly  praised. 

3  Hadst  thou  not  sought  me  first, 
and  follow'd  ever, 

I  haclnot  come  to  thee,  nor  known 

thy  favor; 
When  thou  hadst  found  me,  then 

with  arms  of  mercy 

Thou  didst  embrace  me. 

4  I    thank    thee    with   sincerest 
heart's  affection, 

That  thou,  according  to  thy  grace 
election, 

Hast  brought  me  to  thy  blood- 
bought  congregation, 

Seal'd  my  salvation. 

388.*      T.  208. 

1ST  ONE  but  Christ,  my  Saviour, 
Loves  with  matchless  fervor ; 
This  is  surely  true! 
Souls  in  him  believing, 


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Of  the  Love  of  Jesus. 


And  his  blessings  craving", 
Taste  them  daily  new; 
Yea,  his  mercy  far  exceeds 
All  to  think  or  say  we're  able; 
'Tis  incomparable. 

2  Weeping*  or  rejoicing", 
When  from  love  arising", 
He  takes  in  g-ood  part ; 
Whoe'er  cannot  truly 
Holy,  holy,  holy, 

Sing-  with  cheerful  heart, 
O  mig-ht  he  but  contrite  be ! 
Christ  regards  our  mournful  cry- 
ing, 
Inward  groans  and  sighing. 

3  Yea,  his  own  he  guideth, 
Faithful  he  abideth, 

Till  his  thoughts  of  peace 

Fully  are  accomplished, 

And  our  race  here  finish'd, 

We  shall  see  his  face. 

O  rejoice  with  heart  and  voice, 

Church   of  God,   and  praise  for 

His  unbounded  favor.  [ever 

389.      T.  89. 

O  XE  there  is  above  all  others, 
Who  deserves  the  name  of  Friend, 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end: 
They  who  once  his  kindness  prove, 
Find  it  everlasting  love! 

2  Which   of  all  our  friends,  to 
save  us,  [blood! 

Could   or  would  have   shed  his 
But  our  Jesus  dy'd,  to  have  us 
Reconcii'd  in  him  to  God: 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed! 
Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 

3  When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased, 
Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name, 
Now  to  heav'nly  glory  raised 

He  rejoiceth  in  the  same: 

Still    he    calls    them    brethren, 

friends, 
And  to  all  their  wants  attend?. 

4  Could  we  bear  from  one  another, 
What  lie  dailv  bears  from  us  ? 


Yet    this    glorious  Friend   and 

Brother 
Loves  us,  tho'  we  treat  him  thus ; 
Tho'  for  good  we  render  ill, 
He  accounts  us  brethren  still. 

5  Oh!  for  grace  our   hearts   to 

soften ! 
Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often, 
What  a  Friend  we  have  above; 
But  when  home  our    souls    are 

brought 
We  will  love  thee  as  we  ought. 

390.  T.  14. 

J  ESUS,  thy  love  exceeds  by  far 
The  love  of  earthly  friends ; 
Bestows  whate'er  the  sinner  needs, 
Is  firm,  and  never  ends. 

2  My  blessed  Saviour,  is  thy  love 
So  bounteous,  great  and  free  ? 
Behold,  I  give  my  sinful  heart, 
My  life,  my  all  to  thee. 

No  m; 

boast, 

Than  for  his  friend  to  die : 
Thou  for  thy  enemies  wast  slain. 
What  love  with  thine  can  vie  ? 

4  Tho'  in  the  very  form  of  God, 
With  heav'nly  glory  crown 'd, 
Thou  wouldst  partake  of  human 

flesh, 
Beset  with  troubles  round. 

5  And  now,  ev'n  on  thy  throne 
above, 

Thy  love  is  still  as  great ; 
Well  thou  remember  st  Calvary, 
Nor  canst  thy  death  forg-et. 

6  O  Lord,  I'll  treasure  in  my  soul 
The  mem'ry  of  thy  love: 

And  thy  dear  name  shall  still  to 
A  grateful  odor  prove.  [me 

391.  T.  90. 

J  ESUS,  Redeemer  of  mankind, 
Sov'reign  Creator,  Lord  of  all, 


Of  the  Loye  of  Jesus. 


133 


Since  I  in  thee  salvation  find, 
Before  thy  cross  I  humbly  fall : 
My  Lord,  my  God,  my  soul's  de- 
sire, [spire. 
With  sacred  flames  my  heart  in- 

2  How  couldst  thou  love  such 
worms  as  us  ? 

Why  didst  thou  look  upon  our 
race? 

Why  didst  thou  die  up  on  th  e  cross  ? 

What  caus'd  all  this  but  bound- 
less grace? 

'Twas,  dearest  Lord,  thy  match- 
less love  [move. 

Which  thee  to  save  our  souls  did 

3  O  let  thy  pity  thee  constrain, 
Pardon  our  sin,  its  pow'r'subdue, 
May  all  of  us  be  born  again, 
Thy  image  in  us  all  renew : 

Let  on  us  shine  thy  cheering  face, 
Give  us  to  know  thy  saving  grace. 

4  Be  thou  our  strength,  be  thou 
our  song; 

Be  our  exceeding  great  reward: 
Let  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
Rejoice  and  triumph  in  the  Lord : 
Jesus,  our  boast  shall  be  of  thee, 
In  time,  and  in  eternity. 

392.      T.  14. 

\j  OME,  Holy  Ghost,  inspire  my 
With  thy  immortal  flame;  [song 
And  teach  my  heart,  and  teach 

my  tongue 
The  Saviour's  lovely  name. 

2  The  Saviour!  O  what  endless 
charms 

Bwell  in  the  blissful  sound! 
Its  influence  ev'ry  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweetcomfort  round. 

3  Here   pardon,   life,    and  joys 
In  rich  effusions  flow         [divine, 
For  guilty  rebels  lost  by  sin, 
And  doom'd  to  endless  woe. 

4  God's  only  Son,  (stupendous 
grace!) 

Forsook  his  throne  above; 


!  And  swift,  to  save  our  wretched 
j  He  flew  on  wings  of  love,     [race, 

5  Th'  almighty  Former  of  the 
Stoop'd  to  our  vile  abode  ;  [skies 
While   angels  view'd  with  won- 

d'ring  eyes 
And  hail'd  th'  incarnate  God. 

6  O  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine! 
Of  bliss  a  boundless  store: 
Dear  Saviour,   let  me  call  thee 
I  cannot  wish  for  more.       [mine, 

7  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 
Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall ; 

My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  All. 

393.  T.  74. 

©  AVIOUR !  thro'  grace  divine 

1  know,  that  I  was  thine 
From  early  infancy ; 
Tins  by  thy  calls  I  see, 
And  drawings  all  along 
Frequent,  distinct  and  strong. 

2  I  know,  thro'  mercy  free 
Thine  I  shall  ever  be, 

No  separation  here 
From  thee  I  need  to  fear ; 
In  thee  I  can  confide, 
Thou  faithful  wilt  abide. 

3  I  know  I  worthless  am, 
This  fills  my  soul  with  shame, 
Down  iii  the  dust  I  bow, 
Lord,  keep  me  ever  low; 

In  thee  alone  I  trust, 
Thy  love  is  all  my  boast ! 

394.  T.  90. 

BEFORE   the    Father's   awful 
throne  [hands, 

Our  High-Priest  lifts  his  pierced 
And  interceding  for  his  own 
His  purchas'd  property  demands; 
His  people's  everlasting  Friend, 
Who  loving,  loves  them  to  the 

end. 
2  Bv  faith  we  claim  him  as  our 


Our  Kinsman, near  ally'd  in  blood, 


M 


134 


Of  Love  to  Jesus. 


Flesh   of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our 

bone, 
The  Son  of  Man,  the  Son  of  God; 
We  to  his  mercy-seat  draw  nigh ; 
He  never  can  himself  deny. 

395.*      T.  14. 

JL  HY  mercies  and  thy  faithful- 
Dear  Lord,  are  daily  new,  [ness, 
But  who  can  tell  them  to  thy 
Upon  a  close  review?         [praise, 

2  Could  I  exalt  thee  worthily, 
For  thy  unbounded  grace, 
Display'd  in  various  ways  to  me, 
My  lauds  would  never  cease. 

396.*      T.  590. 

0  LORD,  accept  my  worthless 
And  keep  it  ever  thine;  [heart, 
Since  thou  for  me,  a  sinful  worm, 
Hast  shed  thy  blood  divine, 
Therewith  to  save  my  guilty  soul 
From  endless  pain  and  woe : 
What   dearest  friend  in   all   the 

world 
Could  equal  kindness  show! 

397.*      T.  56. 

1  IIOU,  O  Jesus,  :j]:  art  a  gra- 
cious Lord,  [word; 

Ever  faithful,  :|:  keeping-  to  thy 


None  can  be  so  full  of  grief, 
But  he  soon  may  find  relief, 
By  the  comfort  :[|:  thy  kind  looks 
afford. 

39S.*     T.  37. 

LORD,  had  I  of  thy  love 

Such  an  impression, 

As  to  forget  all  else 

In  that  fruition, 

Still  would  my  love  fall  short 

Of  thy  great  mercies; 

Nor  can  eternity 

Sing  all  thy  praises. 

399.      T.  184. 

xi.  OW  much  we're  lov'd  by  God 
our  Saviour, 

With  warmest  gratitude  we  trace; 

His  patience,  mercy,  pardon,  fa- 
vor, 

Supported  us  throughout  our 
race: 

To  him  we  trust  for  future  bless- 
ing, 

He'll  lead  us  till  our  latest  breath: 

O  may  we  all,  with  love  unceas- 
ing. 

Rejoice  in  him,  our  Lord,  by  faith' 


XXII.  Of  Love  to  Jesus. 


400.*      T.  206. 

A  HEE  will  I  love,  my  strength 

and  tow'r, 
My  soul  with  love  to  thee  inspire; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  pow'r, 
Thou  art  alone  my  soul's  desire; 
Thee  will  I  love,  my   King  and 

God, 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad. 

2  Ah,  why  did  I  so  late  thee  know, 
Thou  fairest  of  the  sons  of  men! 
Ah,  why  did  I  no  sooner  go 


To  thee,  who  canst  relieve  my 

pain ! 
Asham'd  I  sigh,  and  inly  mourn 
That  I  so  late  to  thee  did  turn. 

3  Give  to  my  eyes  repenting  tears, 
Give  to  my  heart  chaste,  hallow'd 

fires; 
Give  to  my  soul  with  filial  fears, 
The  love  that  all  heav'n's   host 

inspires  : 
That  allmypow'rs,  with  all  their 

might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


Of  Love  to  Jesus. 


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401.*      T.  232. 

AHEE,  Lord,  I  love  with  sacred 
awe,  [draw 

Thy  gracious  presence  ne'er  with- 
From  me,  thy  feeble  creature. 
The  world  is  tasteless  unto  me, 

1  find  no  comfort  but  in  thee, 
And  in  thy  loving  nature : 

Yea,  when  the  strings  of  life  are 
broke,  [Rock ; 

Thou  shalt  remain    my  lasting 
Thou  art  my  Comfort  and  my  All, 
Whose  blood  redeem'd  me  from 
the  fall;  [name 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  :||:  thy  saving 
Preserve  me  from  eternal  shame. 

2  All  my  desires  are  fix'd  on  thee, 
Lord  Jesus,  thou  art  more  to  me 
Than  ev'ry  earthly  treasure ; 
Were  heav'n  itself  without  thee, 

Lord,  [ford, 

What  could  all  heav'nly  bliss  af- 
To  yield  me  solid  pleasure  ? 
Did  I  not  feel  that  thou  art  near, 
Whene'er  I  mourn,  my  heart  to 

cheer,  [fort  me ; 

Nought  in  this  world  could  com- 
My  wishes  centre  all  in  thee; 
Lord  Jesus  Christ!  :J:  if  thou  art 

gone, 
My  ev'ry  comfort  is  withdrawn! 

3  With  my  whole  heart  I  cleave 
to  thee, 

And  thou  wilt  come  and  dwell 

with  me; 
This  is  my  consolation! 
In  joy  and  pain  my  soul  depends 
On  thee  with  humble  confidence, 
Thou  Rock  of  my  salvation ! 
Thou  shalt  remain  my   Portion 

blest,  [fest, 

My  All,  by  word  and  deed  con- 
Till  these  mine  eyes  behold  thy 

face; 
Meanwhile  support  me  by   thy 

grace; 
O  Jesus  Christ,  :|;  my  God  and 

Lord, 
In  ev'ry  trial  help  afford. 


402.*      T.  200. 

O  CHRIST,  my  only  Life  and 

Light, 
Whose  loving  condescension 
Refresheth  me  by  day  and  night, 
Beyond  my  comprehension : 
Grant,  that  I  may  return  thy  love 
With  grateful  heart's  devotion, 
Thus  my  notion 
Of  mercy  will  improve 
With  ev'ry  thought  and  motion 

2  Let  nothing  dwell  within  my 
heart, 

But  thy  great  love  and  favor: 
May  this  engage  my  soul  to  part 
With  ev'ry  sinful  savor  : 
With  all  things,  whether  great  or 

small, 
Which  breed  the  least  division, 
Or  collision, 

'Twixt  me  and  God  my  All, 
Who  sav'd  me  from  perdition. 

3  How  blest,  how  excellent  and 
kind, 

Are  thy  great  love  and  merit! 
Were  these  but  fix'd  within  my 

mind, 
What  could  disturb  my  spirit  ? 
O  might  no  thought  arise  in  me, 
No  object  move  my  senses, 
No  pretences, 

T'  obstruct  my  love  to  thee; 
Thus  heav'n  on  earth  commences. 

4  O  that  I  were  still  more  possest 
Of  this  great,  sov'reign  blessing  ! 
O  that  my  cold  and  lifeless  breast 
Might  glow  with  love  unceasing ! 
Grant,  I  may  watch  both  day  and 

night, 
To  keep  this  heav'nly  treasure 
From  the  seizure 
Of  Satan's  secret  spite, 
Who  seeks  our  woe  with  pleasure. 

5  Thou  cam'st  in  love  to  mv  re- 
lief, 

Bar'st  sin's  due  pain  and  torment, 
Hung'st  on  the  cross  just  like  a 

thief, 
Or  murd'rer,  without  garment, 


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Of  Love  to  Jesus. 


Scorn'd,  spit  upon,  and  sore  dis- 

trest : 
O !  let  thy  suff  'ring's  enter 
To  the  centre 

Of  this  my  stubborn  breast, 
To  melt  and  make  it  tender. 

6  The  blood,    which  thou  hast 
shed  for  me, 

Is  precious,  pure  and  holy  ; 

But  this  my  heart  that  swerves 

from  thee, 
Is  hard,  replete  with  folly: 
Lord !  may  the  virtue  of  thy  blood 
Sink  deep  into  the  nature 
Of  thy  creature, 
And  its  kind  influence  spread 
Thro'  ev'ry  vein  and  feature. 

7  O  that  my  heart  with  eagerness 
Would  open  wide,  and  gather 
Each  drop  of  blood  my  sins  did 

press 
From  thee,  my  Mediator! 
O  were  mine  eyes  a  well  of  tears, 
To  weep  for  thee,  my  Saviour! 
May  I  ever, 

Treed  from  all  needless  fears, 
Enjoy  thy  love  and  favor. 

8  O  that  I  with  a  babe's  desire 
Came  running-,  weeping-,  stretch- 
ing', 

So  long,  till  love's  celestial  fire 
My  longing  soul  were  catclring: 
Without  thy  love  there's,  nought 

but  gall, 
Nought  else  yields  satisfaction, 
But  distraction, 
Nought  else  I  joy  can  call, 
Nought  else  gives  me  refection.  . 

9  Thy  love  divine  is  perfect  rest, 
The  source  of  all  true  pleasure ; 
O  Jesus,  be  my  soul  thus  blest, 
T'  enjoy  thee  in  full  measure! 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad; 

0  let  thy  blood  be  healing 
All  that's  ailing, 

And  that  depravity 

1  am  with  grief  bewailing. 


10  Thy  love,  my  Saviour,  all  sup. 
plies 

That  to  my  soul  is  wanting, 
'Tis  the  true  light  unto  mine  eyes, 
My  cordial,  when  I'm  fainting; 
My  bread  and  wine,    my  eostly 

dress, 
My  joy  and  delectation, 
My  salvation, 
My  comfort  in  distress, 
My  refuge  'midst  oppression. 

11  My  dearest  Lord,  shouldst 
thou  remove, 

Nought  else  could  yield  me  pleas- 
ure; 

Shouldst  thou  withdraw  thy  pre- 
cious love, 

I  lose  my  only  treasure. 

Thee  may  I  seek  and  entertain, 

With  inward  joy  receive  thee, 

Never  leave  thee, 

And  ne'er  henceforth  again 

Unfaithful  prove  and  grieve  thee. 

12  Thy  love  hath  always  been  the 
same, 

And  ever  did  pursue  me; 
Before  I  knew  thy  saving  name, 
In  mercy  thou  didst  view  me. 
O  let  thy  love,  almighty  Lord, 
Continue  to  direct  me, 
And  protect  me, 

Yea,  help  to  me  afford,  [me. 

'Gainst  all  that  would  obstruct 

13  Thy  love  uphold  me,  when 
distrest, 

Give  strength,  when  I  am  feeble: 
And  when  this  mortal  period's 

past, 
Thou,   who  to  save  art  able, 
Support,  and  strengthen  my  weak 

fait!) ; 
Apply  thy  pow'rful  merit 
To  my  spirit, 
That  1  may  after  death, 
Eternal  joy  inherit. 

403.*      T.  151. 

JESUS,  my  highest  treasure! 
In  thv  communion  blest, 


Of  Love  to  Jesus. 


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1  find  unsully'd  pleasure, 
True  happiness  and  rest. 
Myself  as  an  oblation 

1  have  to  thee  assign'd, 
Because  thou  by  thy  passion 
Hast  heal'd  my  sin-sick  mind. 

2  Ojoy,  all  joys  exceeding! 
Thou  Bread  most  heavenly, 
When  I  on  thee  am  feeding", 
Thou  dost  me  satisfy 

With  marrow  and  with  fatness, 
With  comfort,  joy  and  peace, 
And  fill'stmy  heart  with  gladness, 
Assuaging  my  distress. 

3  Let  me  perceive  thy  friendly, 
Thy  cheering  countenance, 
Spread  thro'  my  heart  its  kindly 
Enliv'ning  influence. 
Without  thee,  gracious  Saviour, 
To  live,  is  nought  but  pain; 

T'  enjoy  thy  love  and  favor, 
Is  happiness  and  gain. 

4  Earth's  glory  to  inherit, 
Is  not  what  I  desire : 

My  heav'nly  minded  spirit 
Glows  with  a  nobler  fire; 
Where  Christ  himself  appe&reth 
In  brightest  majesty, 
For  me  a  place  prepareth, 
There,  there  I  long  to  be. 

404.*     T.  156. 

J  ESUS  is  my  Light  most  fair, 
Jesus  yields  me  solid  pleasure; 
In  his  love  1  have  a  share, 
This  I  count  my  highest  treasure: 
He  alone  is  my  delight, 
He  my  soul  hath  captivated, 
With  his  love  I'm  penetrated; 
He  hath  overcome  me  quite. 

2  Round  his  pierced  feet  I'll  cling, 
Him  I  seek  with  love  most  tender ; 
And  accurs'd  be  ev'ry  thing, 
Which  my  seeking  him   would 

hinder. 
Tell  me  nought  of  worldly  fame, 
Tell  me  nought  of  earthly  treas- 
ure, 

M 


Would  you  please  in  any  measure, 
Tell  me  of  his  lovely  name. 

3  But  himself  I  must  behold, 
To  him  I  will  make  confessions 
My  defects  are  manifold, 

But  I  trust  to  his  compassion. 
For  1  cannot,  will  not  rest, 
Till  I've  found  my  dearest  Saviour, 
Till  he  looks  on  me  in  favor, 
Till  he  grants  me  my  request. 

4  Jesus,  thou  my  only  rest, 

0  my  Jesus,  let  me  find  thee ; 
Jesus,  take  me  to  thy  breast, 
With  thy  cords  of  love  now  bind 

me. 
Thou'rt  the  object  of  my  mind, 

1  am  by  thy  love  inflamed ; 
Ev'ry  good  that  can  be  named, 
Ev'ry  bliss  in  thee  I  find. 

5  May  I  of  thy  chosen  bride 
Be  a  member  chaste  and  holy ; 
Let  me  quite  in  thee  confide, 
Cleave  to  thee  and  love  thee  solely: 
Jesus,  kindly  me  receive; 
Thine  alone  may  1  be  called; 
Grant,  that  what  hath  me  inthrall- 
May  no  longer  me  enslave,      [ed, 

6  Thou  in  grace  hast  look'd  on 
me,  [blessed; 

And    with    precious    gifts    hast 
Yet  content  1  cannot  be, 
Till  I  am  of  thee  possessed. 
Jesus,  now  upon  me  shine, 
Jesus,  be  my  Sun  resplendent, 
Jesus,  be  my  joy  transcendent, 
Jesus,  be  thou  ever  mine! 

405.*      T.  39. 

I'LL  glory  in  nothing  but  only 

in  Jesus, 
As  wounded   and  bruised  from 

sin  to  release  us : 
For  he  is  my  Kefuge,  to  him  I'll 

cleave  solely, 
Thus  can  I,  like  Enoch,  in  this 

world  live  holv. 
2 


138 

2  What  tho'  the  world  foameth 
and  rageth  with  fui y, 

I  in  my  dear  crucify' d  Jesus  will 

glory; 
Beside  him,  my  Saviour,  I'll  know 

nothing  ever, 
From    whom    neither  trials,  nor 

death  me  shall  sever. 

3  My  Saviour  takes  notice  of 
hearts  for  him  pining", 

He  soothes  their  distress,  who  on 
him  are  reclining ; 

All  this  I've  experienc'd,  I  there- 
fore will  hold  him, 

I  never  will  leave  him,  my  faith 
shall  infold  him. 

4  My  Jesus  is  always  desirous  to 
meet  me, 

Abounding  in  love,  and  in  mercy 

to  greet  me. 
Above  all  I  love  him,  for  he  is  my 

treasure, 

1  humbly  adore  him  and  serve 
him  with  pleasure. 

5  My  heart's  fix'd  on  Jesus,  whose 

love  is  so  tender, 
My  life  and  my  all  unto  him  I 

surrender; 
He  is  and  remaineth  my  heart's 

meditation, 
My  faith's   only  object,  till  my 

consummation. 

406.*      T.  83. 

JeSUS  will  I  never  leave, 
He's  the  God  of  my  salvation; 
Thro'  nis  merits  1  receive 
Pardon,  life  and  consolation  : 
All  the  powers  of  my  mind 
To  my  Saviour  be  resign'd. 

2  Nought  on  earth  can  satisfy 
One  desire  which  God  inspireth, 
Only  Jesus  can  supply 

All  my  needy  heart  requireth  ; 
He  all  losses  can  retrieve, 
Him  I'll  theiefore  never  leave. 

3  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  his,    [nion; 
Join'd  with  him  in  close  commu- 


Of  Love  to  Jesus. 


And  his  bitter  passion  is 
The  foundation  of  this  union; 
Full  of  hopes,  which  never  yield, 
Firm  on  him,  my  Hock,  I  build. 

4  O  the  happy  hours  I  spend 
With  him  in  blest  conversation ! 
He's  my  near  and  faithful  Friend, 
Full  of  grace,  peace,  andsaivation; 
From  the  look  at  Jesus'  wounds 
Pure  delight  to  hie  redounds. 

5  With  my  Jesus  I  will  stay, 

He  my  soul  preserves  and  feedeth; 
He,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Me  to  living  waters  leadeth  i 
Blessed,  who  can  say  with  me  : 
Christ,  I'll  never  part  with  thee! 

407.*      T.  22. 

.DEAR  Jesus,  when  I  think  on 
thee, 

My  heart  for  joy  doth  leap  in  me; 

Thy  blest  remembrance  yields  de- 
light, 

Till  faith  is  changed  into  sight. 

2  When  thou  art  near,  I  must 
confess, 

I  feel  a  bliss  I  can't  express: 
Thy  love,  my  Saviour,  ne'er  can 
cloy,  ,  [joy. 

Fountain  of  bliss,   and  source  of 

3  Let  me  by  faith  behold  thy  face, 
Still  taste  thy  love,  and  share  thy 

grace;  [name, 

Still  let  my  tongue  resound  thy 
And  Jesus  be  my  constant  theme. 

4  Thy  love  and  mercies  all  exceed; 
The  more  1  on  these  dainties  feed, 
The  more  my  eager  soul  is  bent 
To  live  but  in  this  element. 

5  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare, 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  art! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

40S.*      T.  11. 

Dearest  Jesus,  come  tome, 

And  abide  eternally; 


Of  Love  to  Jesus. 


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Friend  of  needy  sinners,  come, 
Fill  and  make  my  heart  thy  home. 

2  Oftentimes  for  thee  I  sigh, 
Nothing-  else  can  give  me  joy ; 
This  is  still  my  cry  to  thee  i 
Dearest  Jesus,  come  to  me! 

3  Should  I   in  earth's  pleasures 
roll, 

None  could  satisfy  my  soul; 
Thee,  O  Jesus !  I  adore, 
Thou'rt  my  pleasure  evermore. 

4  Jesus,  thee  alone  I  call, 
My  beloved  Friend,  my  All; 
Nothing,  whatso'er  it  be, 
Shall  divide  my  heart  with  thee. 

409.*     T.  13. 

GRACIOUS    Redeemer,    thou 

hast  me 
To  come  to  thee  invited; 
Thy  love,  to  love  thee  ardently 
Hath  my  cold  heart  excited. 

2  Thy    cross,    thy    shame,    thy 
pangs,  thy  smart, 

Thy  wounds,  and  bitter  passion, 
Now  melt  and  captivate  my  heart, 
And  prompt  my  adoration. 

3  The  fire   of  love  that   burns 
within, 

Is  that  divine  impression, 

That  thou  didst  suffer  for  my  sin, 

And  die  for  my  transgression. 

410.*     T.  97. 

JL  IS  evident  that  Jesus  loves, 
His  death  for  us  this  fuliy  proves: 
He  lov'd  the  world,  a  sinful  race; 
He  loves  the  church,  his  flock  of 

grace;  [me, 

He  loveth  children,  yea,  he  loveth 
Who  noug-ht  deserv'd  but  endless 

misery. 

2  O  may  [  in  his  love  be  blest, 
Like  John,  reclining-  on  his  breast; 
And  oft,  like  humble  Magdalen, 
Adore  the  Friend  of  sinful  men, 


With  longing  heart  attending  at 

his  feet, 
Till  with  a  gracious   look  from 

him  I  meet. 

3  I'll  weep  whene'er  he's  not  to 
me  [be; 

What  a  most  cordial  friend  can 
Do  I  not  always  feel  him  nigh, 
And  his  reviving  grace  enjoy, 
Do  I  not  in  his  sweet  communion 

live, 
Nought  else  to  my  poor  soul  can 
comfort  give. 


411. 


T.  4. 


WHEN  duly  I  weigh, 
How  much  day  by  day, 
Thee,  Lord,  I  have  try'd, — My 

Friend  ever  faithful,  who  for 

me  hast  dy'd; 

2  I  own  the  fault  mine  ; 
Thy  patience  divine, 

Which  clearly  I  trace, — With  tears 
fills  my  eyes,  with  shame  cov- 
ers my  face. 

3  As  Mary  ador'd 
Her  Master  and  Lord, 
When  her  thou  didst  greet, 
And,  deeply  abas'd,  she  embraced 

thy  feet ; 

4  As  Thomas  with  awe, 
When  thy  wounds  he  saw, 

His  Saviour  avow'd, — And  cry'd 
with  conviction,  "  My  Lord 
and  my  God!" 

5  As  Peter  reply'd, 
His  love  being-  try'd, 

"  My  heart  thou  dost  prove, — 
Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things, 
thou  know'st  that  I  love!" 

6  So  may  I,  each  day, 
A  clearer  display 

Obtain  of  thy  grace; — Thus  my 
love,  O  Jesus !  to  thee  will  in- 
crease^ 


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Of  Love  to  Jesus, 


412.*     T.  43. 

WlIAT  splendid  rays—of  truth 

and  grace, 
All  other  lights  excelling, 

1  perceive,  when  Jesus  Christ 
Makes  my  heart  his  dwelling! 

2  He  blesseth  me — so  sensibly, 
That  spirit,  soul  and  body, 
Can  in  him,  my  Saviour,  joy, 
Tho'  quite  poor  and  needy. 

3  His  looks  of  grace — insure  al- 
ways 

To  me  my  heav'nly  calling: 
Am  I  weak,  his  hand  preserves 
Me,  his  child,   from  falling. 

4  My   earnest  pray'r — while  ab- 
sent here 

From  him,  my  soul's  Beloved, 
Is,  that  my  heart's  confidence 
In  him  be  unmoved. 

5  Could  I  with  him — spend  all 
my  time, 

In  constant  love's  fruition, 
Infinitely  happy  then 
Would  be  my  condition. 

6  Whene'er  I  mourn — and  hum- 
bly turn 

For  comfort  to  my  Jesus, 
1  have  never-failing  proofs 
That  he's  near  and  gracious. 

7  They  who  always — our  Saviour's 

face 
Seek  upon  each  occasion, 
Never  fail  to  be  refi  esh'd 
With  his  consolation. 

413.*     T.  167. 

O  COULD  we  but  love  that  Sa- 
viour, 
Who  loves  us  so  ardently, 
As  we  ought,  our  souls  would 

ever 
Full  of  joy  and  comfort  be! 
If  we,  by  his  love  excited, 
Could  ourselves  and  all  forget, 
Then,  with  Jesus  Christ  united, 
Wc  should  heav'n  anticipate  ! 


2  Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  merit 
Fill  our  hearts  both  night  and  day» 
And  the  unction  of  his  spirit 
All    our    thoughts   and    actions 
sway ! 

0  might  all  of  us  be  ready 
Cheerfully  to  testify, 

How  our  spirit,  soul  and  body, 
Do  in  God  our  Saviour  joy ! 

414.      T.  14. 

JL  EN  thousand  talents   once  I 

ow'd,' 
And  nothing  had  to  pay; 
But  Jesus  freed  me  from  the  load, 
And  wash'd  my  debt  away. 

2  Yet  since  the  Lord  forgave  my 
And  blotted  out  my  score;  [sin, 
Much  more  indebted  I  have  been, 
Than  e'er  I  was  before. 

3  My   guilt  is  cancell'd  quite,  I 
know, 

And  satisfaction  made; 

But  the  vast  debt  of  love  I  owe 

Can  never  be  repaid. 

4  The  love  I  owe  for  sin  forgiv'n, 
For  power  to  believe, 

For  present  peace,  and  promis'd 

heav'n, 
No  angel  can  conceive. 

5  That  love  of  thine,  thou  sin- 
ners' Friend, 

Witness  thy  bleeding  heart ! 
My  little  all  can  ne'er  extend 
To  pay  a  thousandth  part. 

6  Nay  more,  the  poor  returns  I 
make, 

1  first  from  thee  obtain  ; 

And 'tis  of  grace,  that  thou  wilt 
Such  poor  returns  again.       [take 

7  'Tis  well — it  shall  my  glory  be, 
(Let  who  will  boast  their  store) 
In  time  and  in  eternity, 

To  owe  thee  more  and  more. 

413.      T.  11. 

XIARK,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord; 
'Tis  my  Saviour,  hear  his  word; 


Of  Love  to  Jesus. 


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Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"  Say,   poor  sinner,   lov'st  thou 

me?" 

2  "  I  deliver'd  thee,  when  bound, 
"  And  when  wounded,  heal'd  thy 

wound; 
"  Sought  thee  wan  d'ring,  set  thee 

right, 
"  Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 

*  Cease  towards    the   ehild  she 

bare  ? 
"  Yea,  she  may  forgetful  be, 
"  Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging-  love, 
"  Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
"  Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
"  Free   and   faithful,   strong  as 

death. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
"  When  the  work  of  grace  is  done, 
"  Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be; 
"  Say,  poor    sinner,  lov'st   thou 

me?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore, 

Oh  for  grace  to  love  thee  more! 

416.      T.  14. 

JL  EACH  me  yet  more  of  thy 
blest  ways, 
Thou  slaughter'd  Lamb  of  God! 
And  fix  and  root  me  in  the  grace 
So  dearly  bought  with  blood. 

2  O  tell  me  often  of  each  wound, 
Of  ev'ry  grief  and  pain ; 

And  let  my  heart  with  joy  confess, 
From  hence  comes  all  my  gain. 

3  For  thee,  O  may  I  freely  count 
"Whate'er  I  have  but  loss; 

And  ev'ry  name,  and  ev'ry  thing, 
Compar'd  with  thee,  but  dross. 

4  Engrave  this  deeply  in  my  heart, 
That  thou  for  me  wast  slain; 


Then  shall  I,  in  my  small  degree* 
Return  thy  love  again. 

5  But  who  can  pay  that  mighty 

debt, 
Or  equal  love  like  thine  ? 
My  heart,  by   nature   cold  and 
To  thankfulness  incline.      [dead, 

417.*     T.  232. 

JeSUS,  I  love  thee  fervently! 
As  thou  upon  th'  accursed  tree 
Wast  slain  for  my  transgression : 
Fm  glad,  and  grateful  tears  bedew 
My  cheeks,  when  I  in  spirit  view 
Thy  death  and  bitter  passion ! 
This    gives    the   impulse,    Lord, 

that  I 
In  truth  can  love  thee  heartily, 
My  love  to  thee  thouknowest  best; 
But  yet  defective  'tis  confest; 
Thou  highest  Good! 
Thy  precious  blood — that  cleans- 
ing flood, 
Claims  that  my  love  more  ardent 
glow'd. 

418.*      T.  58. 

1  HEY  who  devoted  are  to  our 

dear  Lord, 
And  who   believe  in   his  most 

precious  word, 
Foll'wing  the  example 
Of  Christ  their  Saviour, 
In  all  their  actions,  words,  and 
whole  behaviour, 

Show  love  to  him. 

419.*      T.  228. 

\\  HAT  causeth  me  to  mourn, 

is  this: 
My  warmest  love  not  equal  is 
To  my  heart's  inclination; 
The  more  I  love,  the  more  I  feel, 
I  should  far  better  love  thee  still, 
Thou  God  of  my  salvation! 
Grant  me — daily 
More  to  savor — of  thy  favor, 
Grace  and  blessing ; 
Thus  ray  love  will  be  increasing. 


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XXIII.   Of  Brotherly  Love  and  Union  of  Spirit. 


420.*     T.  11. 

A  HEY  who  Jesus'  foll'wers  are, 
And  enjoy  his  Shepherd-care, 
By  a  mutual,  hearty  love 
Their  belief  in  Jesus  prove. 

2  From  their  being  join'd  in  one, 
By  the  faith  of  God's  dear  Son, 
Boundless  blessing's  they  receive, 
And  to  Christ  desire  to  live. 

3  None  in  his  own  wisdom  trusts, 
None  of  his  attainments  boasts, 
Each  his  brother  doth  esteem, 
And  himself  the  meanest  deem. 

4  They're  delighted,  when  they  all 
With  one  voice  on  Jesus  call ; 
And  when  fitly,  without  strife, 
Each  his  duty  doth  in  life. 

5  Meek  they  are  to  all  mankind, 
To  good  offices  inclin'd, 
Ready,  when  revil'd,  to  bless, 
Studious  of  the  public  peace. 

6  Tender  pity,  love  sincere 
To  their  enemies  they  bear  ; 
And,  as  Christ  affords  them  light, 
Order  all  their  steps  aright. 

7  Jesus,  all  our  souls  inspire, 
Fill  us  with  love's  sacred  fire, 
Thus  will  all  in  us  perceive 
That  we  in  thy  name  believe. 

8  May  it  to  the  world  appear, 
That  we  thy  disciples  are, 
By  our  loving  mutually, 

By  our  being  one  in  thee. 


B 


421.      T.  22. 


» EHOLD  us,  Lord,  rough  stones 

we  arc, 
Yet  for  thy  building  us  prepare; 
Reject  not  one  of  us,  we  pray, 
Thy  Spirit's  voice  may  we  obey. 

2  O  may  thy  flock  still  more  in- 

crease 
In  mutual  love,  and  perfect  peace; 


In  harmony,  with  fervent  zeal, 
Serve  thee,  and  do  thy  holy  will. 

3  Lord,  grant  us  a  forgiving  mind, 
To  patience  and  to  peace  inclin'd, 
That  we  may  with  each  other  bear; 
To  cherish  love  be  all  our  care. 

4  Tender    compassion    may    we 
show,  [woe, 

Share  in  each  other's  weal  and 
With  those  who  joyful  are,  rejoice, 
And  with  the  weeping  sympathize. 

5  At  all  times  may  we  ready  be, 
As  far  as  our  ability 

Permits  us,  to  relieve  the  want 
Of  all  the  poor  and  indigent. 

6  Yea,   this  be  our  concern,  to 
seek 

In  nothing  to  often d  the  weak, 
But  bear  with  their  infirmities, 
And  thus  preserve  the  bond   of 
peace. 

7  Grant  us  in  meekness  to  reclaim 
Those  who  have  been  in  aught  to 

blame, 
Mindful  that  we,  as  well  as  they, 
Are  liable  from  thee  to  stray. 

8  May  we,  tho'  gifts  be  manifold, 
As  members  of  one  body,  hold 
One  doctrine,  and  be  ever  led 
By  thee,  our  Master,  Lord,  and 

Head. 

9  O  make  us  quite  conform'd  to 
thee, 

And  grant  us  true  humility, 
That  we,  supported  by  thy  grace, 
May  in  our  walk  show  forth  thy 
praise. 

422.      T.  14. 

O  LET  thy  love  our  hearts  con- 
Jesus,  thou  God  of  love;  [strain, 
The  bond  of  peace  let  us  maintain, 
All  discord  far  remove. 


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2  Us  into  closest  union  draw, 
And  in  our  inward  parts 
Write  thou  indelibly  thy  law; 
Let  love  pervade  our  hearts. 

3  Who  would  not  now  pursue  the 
way 

Where  Jesus'  footsteps  shine  ? 
Who  would  not  own  the  pleasing 
Of  charity  divine?  [sway 

4  United  firmly  by  thy  grace, 
We  shall  thy  folPwers  prove; 
The  frowning*  world  must  then 

confess  : 
"  See  how  these  christians  love!" 

423.  T.  li. 

C  HERISH  us  with  kindest  care, 
Jesus,  we  thy  brethren  are, 
Of  thy  flesh  and  of  thy  bone; 
To  the  end  O  love  thine  own. 

2  As  our  Head  us  move  and  guide, 
Divers  gifts  to  each  divide; 
Plac'd  according-  to  thy  will, 
Let  us  all  thy  mind  fulfil. 

3  Sweetly  may  we  all  agree, 
Useful  to  each  other  be, 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear, 
In  his  weal  and  woe  take  share. 

4  If  one  member  honor'd  be, 
All  rejoice  most  heartily; 

If  one  suffers,  all  a  part 
Bear  with  sympathizing-  heart. 

5  Closely  join'd  to  thee,  our  Head, 
Nourished  by  thee  and  fed, 

Let  us  daily  g-rowth  receive, 
And  with  thee  in  union  live. 

424.  T.  11. 

JeSUS,  we  look  up  to  thee, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree; 
Thou,  who  art^the  Prince  of  peace, 
Bid  contention  ever  cease. 

2  By  thy  reconciling-  love 
Ev'ry  stumbling- -block  remove  : 
Lord,  us  all  in  thee  unite, 
To  enjoy  thy  saving-  light. 


3  Make  us  all  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  merciful,  and  kind, 
Lowly,  meek  in  thought  and  word, 
As  thou  wast  on  earth,  O  Lord. 

4  Let  us  for  each  other  care, 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear; 
In  our  conduct  patterns  be 
Of  unfeign'd  humility. 

423.*      T.  155. 

NEVER  yet  hath  in  this  world 

Love  that  highest  pitch  attained, 

Tho'  unfeigned, 

That  it  could  compared  be, 

Reas'nably, 

To  that  love  our  blest  Creator 

Show'd  unto  his  rebel  creature, 

While  as  yet  his  enemy. 

2  Ah!  behold  the  Son  of  God! 
Who  for  those  that  crucify'd  him, 
And  deny'd  him, 

('Mongst  whom,  to  my  grief  and 
Stands  my  name)  [shame, 

Pardon  from  his  Father  craveth, 
Yea,  ev'n  his  tormentors  saveth; 
This  his  love  is  still  the  same. 

3  For  our  brethrenwe  should  too, 
To  lav  down  our  lives  be  willing, 
Thus  "fulfilling 

What  he  of  his  flock  desires, 
Yea,  requires  ; 

But,  with  all  his  flow'ry  speeches, 
Man  in  vain  this  lesson  teaches, 
Till  God's  love  the  soul  inspires. 

4  Brethren,  would  you  please  the 
Lord, 

Copy  then,  in  your  behaviour, 
Him  your  Saviour; 
That  you're  his,  the  world  will 
Then  alone,  [own 

When,  preferring  each  his  brother, 
Ye  show  love  to  one  another; 
Thus  are  his  disciples  known. 

5  Yet  the  warmest  mutual  love, 
That  to  brethren  you're  possess  - 
By  his  blessing,  [ing 
When  compared  with  his  love, 


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Weak  doth  prove;. 

For,  to  save  us  from  damnation, 

By  becoming-  our  oblation, 

Love  immense  our  God  did  move. 

426.*     T.  167. 

P  LOCK  of  Jesus,  be  united, 
Covenant  with  him  anew 
By  his  love  divine  excited, 
Praise  and  serve  him  as  'tis  due: 
O  that  nothing  whatsoever 
May  relax  this  blessed  tie; 
In  thy  Love,  most  gracious  Saviour, 
Grant  us  all  stability. 

2  With  love's  ardor  to  be  fired, 
Be  our  aim  continually, 

So  that,  should  it  be  required, 
For  the  brethren  we  could  die: 
O  what  boundless  love  did  Jesus 
To  his  enemies  display  ! 
May  his  holy  pattern  teach  us, 
How  love  ought  to  bear  the  sway. 

3  O  that  we,  his  steps  to  follow, 
'Midst  affliction,  scorn  and  spite, 
And  his  sacred  name  to  hallow, 
Did  each  other  more  excite! 
Ev'ry  one  stir  up  his  brother 

To  keep  Jesus  still  in  view, 
Thus  encouraging-  each  other 
His  example  to  pursue. 

4  Then  the  souls  he  join' d  togeth- 
Will,  according  to  his  pray'r,  [er, 
Be  accepted  of  his  Father, 

And  his  kind  protection  share: 
As  thou  art  with  him  united, 
Lord,  may  we  be  one  in  thee, 
And  by  genuine  love  excited, 
Serve  each  other  willingly. 

427'.*      T.  22. 

1  H'  enjoyment  of  Christ's  flesh 
and  blood, 

Which  is  on  earth  our  highest 
good, 

His  members  closely  should  unite, 

And  them  to  mutual  love  excite. 

2  Love  he  most  strongly  did  en- 
force, 

Just  ere  he  finished  his  course; 


For  love  most  fervently  lie  pray'd, 
Before  in  death  he  bow'dhis  head. 

3  O  that  the  Lord  could  quite 
fulfil 

In  us  his  testament  and  will! 
To  love  each  other  we  desire; 
Come,  sacred  love,  our  hearts  in- 
spire. 

4  We  join   together    heart    and 
hand,  [land; 

To    walk  towards  the  promis'd 
For  his  appearance  may  with  care 
Each  member  day  and  night  pre- 
pare. 

5  Till  we  the  LordourRighteous- 
ness, 

Shall  see  in  glory  face  to  face, 
Till  we  shall  see  the  Lamb  once 

slain, 
O  may  we  one  in  him  remain! 

429.*      T.  14. 

ilOW  pleasant  is    love's   har- 
mony, 
When  brethren  truly  dwell 
Together  in  heart's  unity, 
And  cordial  friendship  feel. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  in  that  very  night 
Ere  thou  didst  bleed  and  die, 
Thou  didst  with  thy  disciples  urge 
Love's  ever  sacred  tie. 

3  Bern  in  d  thy  little  flock,  too  apt 
Among*  themselves  to  jar, 
That  all  thy  members'  unity 
Was  ev'n  thy  dying  care. 

4  May  we  this  testament  fulfil, 
One  mind  and  spirit  be, 

And  love  with  unremitting  zeal 
Each  other  fervently. 

429.*      T.  147. 

JEHOVAH!  holy  Lamb, 
Christ,  who  our  hearts  hast  fired 
With  love,  by  thee  inspired, 
We  praise  thy  saving  name. 
Thou  giv'st  us  crowns  of  glory, 
Which  are  not  transitory, 


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Thou,  who  our  flesh  and  blood 
Assumedst,  Lamb  of  God! 

2  Thou  art  the  loveliest, 
Our  only  joy  and  treasure, 

Our  hearts  '"delight  and  pleasure, 
As  long  as  love  shall  last : 
And  love  shall  ever  flourish, 
Tho'  all  things  else  must  perish, 
As  God  himself  exprest, 
Thou  art  the  loveliest! 

3  How  fast  can  love-cords  bind! 
Thou  by  thy  love  hast  bound  us, 
E'er  since  thy  mercy  found  us, 
Thou  Shepherd,  ever  kind! 

O  let  us  taste  thy  favor, 
And  thy  rich  bounty  savor, 
We're  closely  to  thee  join' d, 
How  fast  can  love-cords  bind! 

4  O  boundless  love  and  grace  ! 
When  we  shall  sing  Christ's 

praises 
Above  in  heav'nly  places, 
Our  voice  we'll  higher  raise. 
As  Shepherd  he  will  feed  us, 
Support,  protect,  and  lead  us, 
Till  we  shall  see  his  face, 
O  boundless  love  and  grace! 

5  The  elders'  holy  choir, 
Who  are  in  the  Lamb's  presence, 
And  pay  him  their  obeisance, 
Cast  down  their  crowns'  attire: 
We  join  their  adoration 

And  praise  him  with  prostration, 
'Fore  him  we  humbly  fall, 
He  is  our  All  in  all. 

6  Thanks,  wisdom,  majesty, 
His  ransom'd  congregation 
Brings  to  him  for  salvation, 
And  for  love's  unity. 

The  Lamb,  who  did  deliver 
Our  souls,  be  prais'd  for  ever; 
Blessing  and  honor  be 
To  him  eternallv. 


v       430.*      T.  124. 

O  IX  love  what  stores  of  grace 

Are  contained ! 

By  this  band  our  covenant 

Is  maintained; 

They  who  strangers  are  to  love 

Move  our  pity, 

Love  makes  living  weighty. 

2  He,  who  is  to  Jesus  Christ 

Quite  resigned, 

And  to  walk  his  blessed  ways 

Is  inclined, 

On  his  path,  by  love  constraint, 

Firmly  treadeth, 

And  straight  on  proceedeth. 

431.  T. 165. 

J  ESUS,  grant  me  to  inherit, 
Strengthen'd  by  thy  aiding  grace, 
Thro'  the  guidance  of  thy  Spirit, 
All  the  fruits  of  righteousness. 
Grant  me  true  humility, 
Faith  and  zeal  to  live  for  thee; 
To  mankind  O  make  me  gracious, 
To  my  friends  and  foes  propitious. 

2  Give  me  grace  in  all  conditions 
Firmly  to  adhere  to  thee ; 
And,  'midst  all  the  exhibitions 
Of  thy  boundless  love  to  me, 
To  let  my  poor  neighbors  share 
In  my  plenty,  and  my  pray'r ; 
By  thy  love  to  me  imparted 
Make  me  always  tender-hearted. 

432.  T.  159. 

YV  E  in  one  covenant  are  join'd, 
And  one  in  Jesus  are; 
With  voices  and  with  hearts  com- 

bin'd, 
His  praise  we  will  declare: 
In  doctrine  and  in  practice  one, 
We'll   love  and  serve  the  Lord 

alone;  [praise, 

With  one  accord  sound  forth  his 
Till  we  shall  see  his  face. 


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XXIV.  Of  following  Jesus,  and  bearing  his  Reproach. 

Since  Jesus  first  that  path  did 

tread; 
He  prevailed  while  he  suffer'd, 
And  now  to  us  that  cup  is  offer'd, 
By  which  himself  was  perfected. 
We  can  in  no  respect 
Here  constant  joy  expect, 
Here  is  weeping ; 
At  the  Lamb's  feast — is  perfect 


433.*      T.  230. 

J  ESUS,  Lord  most  great  and 
glorious,  [torious, 

Reward   and  Crown  of  the  vic- 
Restorer  of  lost  Paradise : 
We  appear  with  supplication, 
Before  thee,  God  of  our  salvation, 
And  send  to  thee  our  fervent  cries: 
O  Lord,  our  Righteousness! 
'Tis  thy  delight  to  bless, 
We  desire  it ; 
Come  then,   for   we — belong"  to 

thee, 
And  bless  us  inexpressibly. 

2  O  thou  Well-spring  of  salvation! 
We  thee  intreat,  to  form  and  fash- 
ion 

Us  all  according  to  thy  mind. 

We,  by  nature  spoil'dand  marred, 

Were  from  that  happy  life  debar- 
red, 

Which  in  thy  fellowship  we  find: 

By  thy  almighty  pow'r 

Support  us  evermore, 

Thou  life's  Fountain ! 

Without  thy  aid — we  can't  pro- 
ceed, 

Be  thou  our  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit, 
They  shall  the  realm  of  heav'n 

inherit,  [bliss ; 

Free  grace  is  theirs,  and  endless 
While  all  those  who  place  reliance 
On  their  own  works,  and  bid  de- 
fiance 
To  grace,  will  of  salvation  miss. 
O  may  we  all  of  thee 
Learn  true  humility, 
Lowly  Jesus, 

May  we  despise — all  earthly  joys, 
For  thee,  the  Pearl  of  greatest 
price. 

4  They  that  mourn,  blest  is  their 
station, 

They  find  abundant  consolation, 


rest, 
Here,  is  a  vale  of  tears  at  best. 

5  Blessed  are  the  meek  in  spirit, 
They  shall,  saith  Christ,  the  earth 

inherit ;  [here ; 

Their  life  is  hid  with  him  while 
Yet  they,  by  their  conversation, 
Afford  a  striking  demonstration, 
That  they  in  Christ  true  riches 

share ; 
And  as  the  Lamb  of  God 
The  greatest  meekness  show'd, 
His  disciples 

His  path  pursue, — and  as  'tis  due 
Show  in  their  conduct  meekness 

too. 

6  Blessed,  who  without  cessation 
Hunger  and  thirst  for  that  salva- 
tion, [righteousness ; 

Which  flows  from  Christ's  pure 
They  are  fill'd  and  satisfied, 
With  richest  dainties  are  supplied, 
Who  long  and  pant  for  saving 

grace. 
Christ's  body  and  his  blood 
Prove  their  life-giving  food, 
Thereby  nourish' d, 
From  year  to  year — they  thrive, 

and  bear  [are. 

Fruits  that  to  him  well-pleasing 

7  All  the  merciful  are  blessed, 
For  they,  when  in  their  turn  dis- 
tressed, 

Shall  mercy  find  most  certainly. 
Water  to  the  poor  afforded 
Is  as  an  act  of  love  recorded, 


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And  is  rewarded  gen'rously. 
Who  to  the  indigent 
Doth  prove  beneficent, 
He  is  blessed; 

But  wo  to  them — who  scorn  the 

same;  [name. 

For    God  remembers   not    their 

8  All  the  pure  in  heart  are  blessed, 
Of  joys  unspeakable  possessed, 
They  shall  behold  their  God  in 

peace. 
They  who  faithful  have  remained 
To  Jesus,  and  preserv'd  unstained 
The  garment  of  his  righteousness, 
Shall  once  obtain  the  grace, 
To  see  him  face  to  face : 
I  intreat  thee, 
Impart  to  me — that  purity, 
Dear  Jesus,  which  I  trace  in  thee. 

9  They  are  objects  of  God's  favor, 
Who  always  faithfully  endeavor, 
Peace  'mongst  their  neighbors  to 

maintain ; 
As  his  children  them  he  owneth, 
He  with  success  their  labor  crown - 

eth,  [gain. 

Such  soids  the  choicest  blessings 
Love  is  the  character 
Of  each  true  follower 
Of  our  Saviour;  [ways 

May  he  thro'  grace — make  us  al- 
Intent  upon  promoting  peace. 

10  Blest  are  they  who  suffer  gladly 
For  doing  good  and  living  godly, 
Who  Jesus  for  their  pattern  take: 
Yea,  who  bear  their  cross  with 

meekness,  [weakness, 

Suff'ring  with  patience,  'midst  all 
And  earthly  joys  for  him  forsake; 
For  Jesus'  help  and  love 
Their  consolation  prove; 
They  who  freely 
For    him    will    bear — reproach, 

while  here, 
At  last  shall  in  his  glory  share. 

11  Blest  are  they   who  are  de- 
spised, 

In  scornful  manner  stigmatized, 


And  for  their  Saviour's  sake  de- 

fam'd; 
As  the  bride  deems  it  an  honor 
To  take  the  bridegroom's  name 

upon  her, 
Should  we  of  Jesus  be  asham'd? 
Far,  far  be  this  from  us, 
Welcome  reproach  and  cross! 
We  are  Christians,  [fully, 

Who  follow  thee,— Lord,  cheer- 
Thro'  honor,  and  thro'  infamy. 

12  Gracious  Lord,  who  by  thy 
passion  [tion, 

And  death  hast  gained  our  salva- 
O  may  we  all  thy  name  confess: 
May  we  be  by  faith  united 
To  thee,  who  hast  us  all  invited 
To  share  eternal  happiness. 
Constrain  us  by  thy  love, 
In  all  we  do  to  prove 
Faithful  foll'wers, 
Dear  Lord,   of  thee; — and  grant 

that  we 
May  ever  love  thee  ardently. 

434.*      T.  11. 

XXOLY  Lamb  and  Prince  of 

peace, 
Hear  my  soul  implore  thy  grace: 
Let  me,  thro'  thy  pow'r  divine, 
In  thy  lamb-like  meekness  shine. 

2  Grant,  that  faithfully  I  may 
As  a  lamb  thy  voice  obey; 
Valiant,  steadfast,  may  my  love 
In  the  hardest  trials  prove. 

3  Keep  thou  me,  a  feeble  child, 
Sober,  watchful,  undefil'd; 
That  where'er  thy  steps  I  see 
Simply  I  may  follow  thee. 

4  Thou,    the    great    victorious 
Lamb, 

WTio  all  hosts  of  hell  o'ercame, 
Grant,  that  by  thy  blood  I  may 
Conqu'ror  be  till  thy  great  day. 

5  When  thou  shalt  on  Zion  stand, 
May  I  be  at  thy  right  hand ; 
Clothed  in  the  glorious  dress 

Of  thy  spotless  righteousness. 


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435.      T.  596. 

CI  TELL  me  no  more 

Of  this  world's  vain  store;— The 

time  for  such  trifles  with  me 

now  is  o'er. 

2  A  country  I've  found, 
Where   true   joys    abound; — To 

dwell  I'm  determin'd  on  that 
happy  g-round. 

3  The  souls  that  believe, 

In  Paradise  live : — And  me  in  that 
number  will  Jesus  receive. 

4  My  soul,   don't  delay, 

He  calls  thee  away ! — Rise,  follow 
thy  Saviour,  and  bless  the  glad 
day. 

5  No  mortal  doth  know 

What  he  can  bestow, — What 
light,  strength  and  comfort; 
Go,  follow  him,  go ! 

6  Perhaps,  with  the  aim 

To  honor  his  name, — I  may  do 
some  service,  poor  dust  tho' 
I  am. 

7  Yet  this  is  confest, 

I  count  it  most  blest, — As  at  the 
beginning",  in  him  to  find  rest. 

8  And  when  I'm  to  die, 

"  Receive  me,"  I'll  cry,—"  For 
life  everlasting  thou  for  me 
didst  buy." 

9  So  closely  in  mind 

To  Jesus  I'm  join'd, — He'll  not 
live  in  glory  and  leave  me  be- 
hind. 

10  Lo,  this  is  the  race 

I'm  running  thro'  grace, — Hence- 
forth, till  admitted  to  see  my 
Lord's  face. 

436.*      T.  26. 

JuORD  Jesus,  'tis  with  us  thy 
aim,  [thine, 

That  soul  and  body  should  be 
O  take  our  hearts,  and  us  incline 
To  be  devoted  to  thy  name. 


2  What  love    can   be  compar'd 
with  thine! 

Who  hath  to  us  so  just  a  claim 
As  thou,  who  didst  our  souls  re- 
deem 
And  for  us  leave  thy  throne  divine! 

3  Go,  all  ye  wise,  without  control 
Your  empty  notions  still  pursue; 
Jesus  alone  I  have  in  view, 

This  pow'rful  magnet  draws  my 
soul. 

4  A  subject  I  of  Christ  my  King, 
And  tho'  I  poor  and  helpless  be, 
Yet  all  around  shall  plainly  see 
My  Saviour  is  my  ev'ry  thing. 

5  Thee  I  adore,    most  gracious 
Lord,  [be 

Grant  that  my  walk  in  truth  may 
At  all  times  pleasing  unto  thee, 
Directed  by  thy  holy  word. 

6  My  King,  thy  noble  statutes 
write 

Upon  the  table  of  my  heart, 
Thy  grace  andtruth  to  me  impart, 
And  let  thy  law  be  my  delight. 

437.*     T.  56. 

BLESSED  Jesus  :I|:  all  our  hearts 

incline 
Thee  to  follow,  :||:  where  thy  foot- 
steps shine; 
At  all  times,  and  ev'ry  where, 
May  our  words  and  actions  bear 
A  resemblance,  :j]:  gracious  Lord, 
to  thine. 

438.*      T.  83. 

JESUS  Christ,  thou  Leading- 
star,  [hallow ; 
Thy  great  name  we  praise  and 
From  believers  be  it  far 
Any  other  guide  to  follow : 
Thou,  Lord,  if  we  walk  in  light, 
Wilt  direct  our  steps  aright. 

2  Christians  are  not  here  below 
To  enjoy  earth's  tranbient  treas- 
ure; 


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After  Christ  they're  call'd  to  go,  j 
His  reproach  they  count  a  pleas- 
Under  manifold  distress,       [ure; 
Thro'  the  narrow  gate  they  press. 

439.  T.  26. 

THOU  meek  and  patient  Lamb 
of  God,  [see, 

Who  can  by  faith  thy  sufferings 
And  not  devote  himself  to  thee, 
His  life,  and  ev'ry  drop  of  blood! 

2  Thy    dying   love  doth  justly 

claim 
That  I  should  live  unto  thy  praise, 
Yea,  gladly  share  in  thy  disgrace, 
And  suffer  freely  for  thy  name. 

440.  T.  22. 

A  F  father,  mother,  children,  wife, 
Houses,  or  lands,  or  aught  in  life, 
Delude  thy  heart,  that  thou  desist 
From  faith  and  love  to  Jesus 
Christ; 

2  His  words  with  due  attention 
hear: 

"  My  cross  whoever  will  not  bear, 
And  all  forsake  to  follow  me, 
He  cannot  my  disciple  be." 

3  First  let  us  duly  count  the  cost, 
Andthen  in  Jesus  place  our  trust, 
If  we  on  him  alone  depend, 

He  'midst  all  trials   proves  our 
Friend. 

4  If  once  the  plough  in  hand  we 
take, 

Preserve  us,  Lord,  from  looking 

back: 
O  let  us,  thro'  thy  aiding  grace, 
Pursue  our  course  with  steadiness . 

5  On  those  who  faithful  prove  to 
death, 

And  show  by  works  of  love  their 

faith, 
A  crown  of  life  thou  once  wilt 

place, 
Before  thy  Father  them  confess. 

M 


441.*      T.  90. 

"  31  Yyoke,"saith  Christ,  "upon 

you  take, 
Serve  me,  amidst  oppression; 
The  world  and  allits  joys  forsake, 
And  shun  no  tribulation: 
Come,   follow  me,  and  humbly 

bear  [share." 

My  cross,  and  in  my  suff'rings 

2  Then  let  us  follow  Christ  our 

Lord, 
Both  soul  and  body  off'ring, 
Be  cheerfully,  with  one  accord, 
Partakers  of  his  suff'ring; 
For  they  who  show  true  faithful- 
ness, 
Shall  gain  a  rich  reward  of  grace 

442.      T.243. 

AMIDST  tribulation, 
We  follow  our  Saviour, 
Whose  name  and  profession 
We'll  honor  for  ever, 
His  shame  we  bear, — and  gladly 
share. 

2  We  in  ev'ry  nation 
Will  boldly  confess  him, 
Make  known  his  salvation, 
Yea,  serve  him  and  bless  him, 
And  him  adore — for  evermore. 

3  Our  Lord  contradiction 
Of  sinners  endured; 
Him,  'midst  all  affliction, 
We  follow,  assured 

That  we  at  last — with  him  shall 
rest. 

443.*     T.  16. 

i^BOSS,  reproach  and  tribula- 
tion, 
Ye  to  me  are  welcome  guests, 
When  I  have  this  consolation, 
That  my  soul  in  Jesus  rests. 

2  The  reproach  of  Christ  is  glo- 
rious, 
Those  who  here  his  burden  bear, 
In  the  end  shall  prove  victorious, 
And  eternal  glory  share, 
2 


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3  Christ,    our   ever   blessed  Sa- 
viour, 

Bore  for  us  reproach  and  shame, 
Now  as  conqu'ror  lives  for  ever, 
And  we  conquer  in  his  name. 

4  Bear  then  the  reproach  of  Jesus, 
Ye,  who  live  a  life  of  faith  ; 
Sing-  ye  joyful  songs  and  praises, 
Ev'n  in  martyrdom  and  death. 

5  Bonds,  and  stripes,  and  tribu- 
lation, 

Are  our  honorable  crowns ; 
Shame  is  our  glorification, 
Gloomy  dungeons  are  as  thrones. 

444.      T.  22. 

J  ESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  sinful  worm  asham'd  of  thee  ? 
Forbid  it,  Lord!  thee  I  confess, 
Before  both  friends  and  enemies. 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  of  my  God, 
Who  purchas'd  me  with  his  own 

blood! 
Of  him,  who  to  retrieve  my  loss, 
Despis'd  the  shame,  endur'd  the 

cross ! 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  ofthatFriend 
On  whom  my  heav'nly  hopes  de- 
pend! 

It  must  not  be — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  not  more  revere  his  name! 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  of  my  Lord, 
By  all  heav'n's  glorious  hosts  a- 

dor'd! 
No,  I  will  make  my  boast  of  thee, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

5  And  when  I  stand  before  thy 
throne, 

Me  'fore  thy  heav'nly  Father  own; 
Then  shall  the  holy  angels  see 
Thee,  Jesus,  not  usham'd  of  me! 


445.*      T.  54. 

The    sufF'rings  of   this   life's 
short  day  [play 

Can't  be  compar'd  with  that  dis- 

Of  glory,  which  God's  heirs  shall 
prove, 

When  they  who  Jesus  truly  love 
Shall  shine  above. 

2  Therefore  we'll  follow  willingly 
Our  Saviour  in  adversity ; 
Then,  after  having  suffer'd  here, 
We  shall  in  heav'n  his  glory  share, 
Beyond  compare. 

446.*      T.  58. 

J.  O  follow  Jesus,  is  his  people's 

aim, 
Where'er  they  go,  thro'  honor  or 

thro'  shame, 
They    themselves    thrice   happy 

esteem,  if  favor 'd 
In  his  reproach  to  share,  which 
is  still  savor'd 

With  inward  joy. 

447.*     T.  164. 

JXOW  great  at  last  my  joy  will 
If  I  have  faithful  proved  [be, 

To  Christ,  and  'midst  adversity 
Till  my  last  breath  him  loved. 
They  who  reproach  here  bear, 
In  heav'n  a  crown  shall  wear; 
Who  follow  Christ  are  truly  blest, 
For  they  with  him  shall  ever  rest. 

448.      T.  159. 

W  E    covenant  with  hand  and 

heart, 
To  follow  Christ  our  Lord; 
With  world,  and  sin,  and  self  to 
And  to  obey  his  word:          [part, 
To  love  each  other  heartily, 
In  truth  and  in  sincerity, 
And  under   cross,   reproach  and 
To  glorify  his  name.        [shame, 


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Grace. 


449.*      T.  22. 

JjjLY  soul  before  thee  prostrate 
lies,  [flies ! 

To  thee,   its    Source,   my  spirit 
O  turn  to  me  thy  cheering  face, 
I'm   poor,  enrich   me   with   thy 
grace. 

2  Deeply  convinc'd  of  sin,  I  cry, 
In  thy  death,  Saviour,  let  me  die; 
O  may  the  world,  may  self  and 

pride 
In  me  henceforth  be  crucify'd. 

3  Take  full  possession  of  my  heart, 
To  me  thy  lowly  mind  impart, 
Break  nature's  bonds,  and  let  me 

see,  [free. 

He  whom  thou  freest,  indeed  is 

4  My  heart  in  thee  and  in  thy 
ways  [strays ; 

Delights,  yet  from  thy  presence 

0  keep,  I  pray,  my  wav'ring  mind 
Stay'd  upon  thee,  to  thee  resign'd. 

5 1  know,  that  nought  in  me  avails, 
Here  all  my  strength  and  wisdom 

fails; 
Who  bids  a  sinful  heart  be  clean? 
Thou  only,  Saviour  of  lost  men! 

6  Still  will  I  wait,  O  Lord,  on 
thee, 

Till,  in  thy  light,  the  light  I  see; 
Till  thou  in  my  behalf  appear, 
To  banish  ev'ry  doubt  and  fear. 

7  All  my  own  schemes,  each  self 
design, 

1  to  thy  better  will  resign ; 
Impress  this  deeply  on  my  breast, 
That  I  in  thee  am  truly  blest. 

8  Then  ev'n  in  storms  I  thee  shall 
know 

My  sure  Support,  and  Refuge  too, 
In  ev'ry  trial  I  shall  prove 
Assuredly,  that  God  is  Love. 


450.*      T.  121. 

Jr  OR  grace  I  weep  and  pant, 
'Tis  mercy  that  I  want : 
How  wretched  should  I  be, 
Did  I  not  Jesus  know ! 
Who  to  deliver  me, 
Suffer'd  in  my  stead, 
In  a  tomb  was  laid, 
And  rose  from  the  dead. 

2  Could  even  all  the  love 
In  heav'nly  hosts  above, 
And  in  the  church  below. 
At  once  united  prove, 
And  in  one  bosom  glow; 
Jesus'  love  outweighs ; 
Yea,  his  boundless  grace 
Is  beyond  all  praise. 

3  Love  is  his  nature  still, 
In  me  he  will  fulfil 

His  precious  thoughts  of  peace. 
If  I  am  to  his  will 
Resign'd  in  ev'ry  case; 
Let  him  do  what's  best, 
Then,  supremely  blest, 
I  enjoy  true  rest. 

4  O  my  Immanuel, 

My  wounded  spirit  heal, 
I  humbly  seek  thy  face; 
Yea,  pungent  sorrow  feel, 
That  I've  abus'd  thy  grace, 
Jesus,  pardon  me, 
May  I  henceforth  be 
Faithful  unto  thee. 

5  O  Lord,  thy  grace  impart, 
Refresh  and  cheer  my  heart, 
Thy  pard'ning  love  display, 
For  thou  my  Saviour  art; 
To  me,  poor  sinner,  say : 

"  Thy  reproach  is  mine, 
All  my  merit's  thine, 
Take  my  peace  divine." 

6  I  know,  that  thro'  thy  grace 
Thou  wilt  my  guilt  erase, 


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And  banish  all  my  fear  ; 
Wilt  grant  to  me  thy  peace, 
And  me  with  patience  bear. 
On  me  grace  bestow, 
Jesus,  thee  to  know, 
Amen,  be  it  so! 

451.*     T.  141. 

JL  AM  a  poor  sinner, 
This  I  surely  know ; 
And  if*  my  dear  Saviour 
Did  not  love  me  so, 
That  my  soul,  his  purchase, 
He  can  ne'er  forsake, 
He  ere  now  had  taken 
His  grace  from  me  back. 

2  Grace,  and  a  sensation 
Of  my  sinfulness, 

Keep  on  each  occasion 
In  me  equal  pace; 
While  I  own  ashamed, 
■'  I  deserved  wrath !" 
I  rejoice,  reclaimed 
From  sin's  pow'r,  by  faith. 

3  Jesus,  when  thy  blessings 
Fill  my  needy  heart, 

Fear  and  anxious  doubtings 
Then  from  me  depart; 
I  in  thy  atonement 
My  election  trace, 
And  rejoice  astonish'd, 
At  my  lot  of  grace. 

4  Witness  true  and  faithful, 
Christ,  the  church's  Head, 
All  is  Yea  and  Amen 
Thou  hast  promised; 

As  I  am,  so  take  me 
With  my  worst  and  best; 
Ever  thine  preserve  me 
Till  with  thee  I  rest. 

5  Now  what  thou  art  doing 
I  with  joy  will  view, 

For  thy  tender  mercies 

Are  each  morning  new; 

And  thou  wilt  thy  promise, 

Lord,  fulfil  to  me, 

That,  'midst  all  my  weakness, 

I  thy  joy  shall  be. 


452.*      T.  141. 

J  ESUS'  love  unbounded 
None  can  e'er  explain ; 
Yet,  alas,  how  often 
Do  we  cause  him  pain  ! 
Even  such  still  grieve  him, 
As  enjoy  his  grace, 
And,  to  him  devoted, 
Should  show  forth  his  praise. 

2  Lord,  thy  body's  Saviour, 
Comfort  us  anew, 

Ah,  regard  our  weeping, 
Thy  compassion  show; 
Pardon  our  transgressions, 
Hear  our  fervent  cry, 
And  our  souls  and  bodies 
Heal  and  sanctify. 

3  All  our  days,  O  Jesus, 
Hallow  unto  thee, 

May  our  conversation 
To  thy  honor  be ; 
Let  us  all  experience, 
To  the  end  of  days, 
Thy  reviving  presence 
'Midst  thy  chosen  race. 


45J 


T.  30. 


vi  MY  God,  I  come  oppress'd 

with  sadness, 
Fill  my   troubled  soul  with  joy 

and  gladness 
In  thy  salvation ;  [lation. 

No  where  else  I  find  true  conso- 

2  Faithfully  thy  Spirit  me  direct- 
ed, [ed ; 

But  his  warninglhave  oftneglect- 
Most  gracious  Saviour, 
Pardon  and   restore  me  to  thy 
favor. 

3  I  confess,  O  Lord,  with  deep 
contrition, 

My  unfaithfulness,  hear  my  peti- 
Comfort  and  bless  me,         [tion; 
With  thy  gracious  presence  now 
refresh  me. 

4  O  baptize  me  with  thy  fire  and 
spirit,  [merit, 

Grant  me,  from  the  fulness  of  thy 


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True  heart's  compunction, 
Prim'tive    love,    simplicity  and 
unction. 

5  Give  me  grace  to  walk  with  cir- 
cumspection, 

Keep  me  from  the  world's  and 
sin's  infection, 

That  my  behaviour 

May  adorn  thy  doctrine,  gracious 
Saviour. 

454.*      T.  16. 

O  WHAT  would  be  my  condi- 
tion, 
Did  not  Jesus  stand  my  Friend! 
But  his  faithful  love  and  mercy, 
Keep  me  from  all  danger  screen'd. 

2  Doth  howe'er  in  my  frail  nature 
Something'  stir  that  is  not  good, 
And  might   to  my    soul    prove 

hurtful, 
Straight  I  turn  to  Jesus'  blood, 

3  Straight  to  Jesus'  wounds  and 
bruises, 

With  believing  confidence; 
Thus  I  always  can  find  shelter 
From  sin's  baneful  influence. 

4  Lamb  of  God,  display  the  virtue 
Of  thy  sanctifying  blood, 
Overstream  with  life  and  blessing 
Us  poor  sinners  'fore  thee  bow'd; 

5  Sinners,  in  ourselves  unworthy 
Of  the  smallest  crumb  of  grace, 
But  who  dare  of  boundless  mercy 
Boast,  to  our  Redeemer's  praise. 

455.*     T.  4. 

W  E  know  that  we're  poor, 

And  sinful  all  o'er, 

In  us  there's  no  good, — O  cleanse 
us,  dear  Saviour,  in  thy  pre- 
cious blood. 

2  How  wondrous  thy  love 

And  mercy  do  prove, 

This  plainly  our  faith — Discerns 

by    thy    agony,   passion    and 

death. 


3  Lord  Jesus,  receive 
The  thanks  we  can  give; 

O  that  to  thy  praise, — Each  blood- 
drop  within  us  were  hallow'd 
always ! 

4  AVe  all  at  thy  throne 
Now  humbly  fall  down ; 

Praise  to  thee,  our  God, — Be 
brought  by  us,  sinners,  re- 
deem'd  with  thy  blood. 

456.*      T.  244. 

VV  HEN  I  am  conscious  truly 
Of  my  great  sinfulness, 
And  that  so  very  slowly 
Towards  the  mark  I  press ; 
Nought  then  can  comfort  me, 
But  Jesus'  mercy  free, 
And  that  he  bore  with  patience 
My  sins  upon  the  tree. 

2  Yea,  when  I  see  in  spirit 
My  Saviour  shed  his  blood, 
That  I  might  life  inherit, 
And  everlasting  good, 
Then  I  true  happiness 
And  joy  in  him  possess, 
My  eyes  with  tears  flow  over 
For  heart-felt  thankfulness. 

457.*     T.  22. 

WHILE  here  on  earth  we  run 

our  race, 
We  Jesus'  love  and  kindness  trace; 
Our  faults  are  more  than  we  can 

tell, 
Yet  did  his  mercy  never  fail. 

2  When  we  like  wand'ring  sheep 
had  stray'd, 

His  boundless  goodness  he  dis- 
play'd;  [are, 

He  sought  us,  worthless  as  we 
And  took  us  in  his  tender  care. 

3  Asham'd  we  own  our  great  de- 
fect, 

And  did  not  Jesus  us  protect, 
We  should  be  oft  depress'd  with 

fears, 
While  traversing  this  valeof  tears, 


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4  But  Jesus'  blood  and  death  im- 
part 
True  comfort  to  the  needy  heart: 
Those  who  still  weak  and  feeble 


are, 
He  kindly  in  his  arms  will  bear. 

458.      T.  119. 

At  thy  feet  :(|: 

At  thy  pierced  feet  I  lie; 

Saviour,  mark  my  heart's  contri- 

Listen  .o  each  broken  sigh ;  [tion, 

All !  refuse  not  the  petition 

Of  a  sinner  conscious  he's  unclean, 

Full  of  sin!  :|: 

2  Make  me  clean,  :j| : 

My  whole  nature  purify,       [tain, 
Cleanse  me  in  that  precious  foun- 
Which  by  faith  I  open'd  see, 
Standing  on  the  blissful  mountain, 
Where  thou  bar'st  my  sin,  my 

guilt  and  shame, 
Slaughter 'd  Lamb!  :||: 

3  Look  on  me,  :||: 

See  each  painful  wound  and  sore, 
Thou  compassionate  Physician, 
Speak  the  word,  my  sickness  cure, 
Wrest  me  from  the  sad  condition, 
Jnto  which  transgression  brought 

my  soul; 
Make  me  whole.  :|: 

4  Bid  me  live,  :fl: 

Bid  a  dying  sinner  live, 
Raise,  O  raise  my  drooping  spirit; 
Then  to  thee  myself  I'll  give, 
And,  until  I  heav'n  inherit, 
Ev'rv  momentin  thy  service  spend, 
Faithful  Friend!  :i|: 

459.      T.  14. 

\J  JESUS,  Jesus,  my  good  Lord, 
How  wondrous  is  thy  love, 
Thy  patience,  pity,  tenderness, 
Which  I  each  moment  prove ! 

2  I  once  was  wholly  dead  in  sin, 
And  ignorant  of  thee, 
And  liv'd  contentedly  therein, 
Nor  knew  thy  love  to  me. 


3  But  thine  all-seeing  eye  then 
view'd, 

And  mark'd  my  ev'ry  way, 
Me  still  in  tender  love  pursu'd, 
Who  oft  from  thee  did  stray. 

4  Yet  O !  how  faithless  is  my  mind, 
How  apt  to  turn  aside, 
And  wander  in  its  own  deceits 
Of  reas'ning  and  of  pride! 

5  How  doth  the  old  corruption 
strive 

And  fight  to  reign  again ! 
There's    surely  not  a  heart  like 

mine, 
So  wretched,  dark  and  vain. 

6  Thou  Friend  of  sinners,  love  me 
The  poorest  and  the  worst ;  [still, 
Where  sin  abounded,  well  I  know, 
Thy  grace  aboundeth  most. 

7  Yet  let  me  not  thy  grace  abuse, 
And  sin  because  thou'rt  good: 
But  let  thy  love  fill  me  with  shame, 
That  I  so  long  withstood. 

8  On  me,  my  King,  exert  thy  pow'r, 
Make  old  thing's  pass  away; 
Create  all  new,  draw  me  to  thee, 
Still  nearer  ev'ry  day. 

9  Thou  know'st  which   way  to 
rectify 

Each  stubborn  ill  within, 

How  to  subdue  my  ev'ry  thought, 

And  conquer  all  that's  sin. 

10  Chastise  me  when  I  do  amiss, 
O  might  no  thought  arise  - 
Which  is  displeasing  unto  thee; 
Of  grace  send  fresh  supplies. 

11  Impress  thy  wounds  upon  my 
And  all  thy  bitter  pain;     [heart, 
Abide  in  me  for  evermore. 
And  constant  vict'ry  gain. 

460.      T.  58. 

O  LAMB  of  God,  who  wast  for 

sinners  slain, 
That  they  might  pardon,  life  and 

bliss  obtain, 


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462.      T.  106. 

A.  H,  Lord,  how  apt  am  I  to  stray 
From  thee!  how  prone  to  lust  and 

pride!  [sway, 

Nature  oft  strives  to  bear  the 
And  turn  my  heart    from    thee 

aside;  [are 

Yet  such  vile,  wretched  sinners 
The  objects  of  thy  love  and  care. 


Give  me  to  experience  thy  great 
salvation, 

And  in  my  heart  0  fix  thy  habita- 
tion For  evermore. 

2  Thou  know'st  my  inmost  soul, 
I've  nought  to  boast, 

And  without  thee  should  be  for 

ever  lost; 
When  I  am  neglectful,  thou  dost 

reprove  me, 
Yet  I  am  well  assur'd  that  thou 

dost  love  me, 

For  thou  forgiv'st. 

3  How  glad  am  I  that  thou  so 
gracious  art, 

That  thou  dost  bless  my  sinful, 

worthless  heart 
And  canst    with  such   patience 

bear  my  behaviour, 
O  wert  thou  not  exactly  such  a 

Saviour,         What  should  I  do! 

461.      T.  151. 

C  OME,  faithful  Shepherd,  bind 
With  cords  of  love  to  thee !     [me 
And  evermore  remind  me 
That  thou  hast  dy'd  for  me; 
O  may  thy  holy  Spirit 
Set  this  before  mine  eyes, 
That  1  thy  death  and  merit 
Above  all  else  may  prize. 

2  I  am  of  my  salvation 
Assured,  thro'  thy  love ; 
Yet,  ah,  on  each  occasion 
Might  I  more  faithful  prove! 
Hast  thou  my  sins  forgiven, 
Then  leaving  things  behind, 
May  I  press  on  to  heaven, 
And  bear  the  prize  in  mind. 

3  Thou,  Lord,   wilt  not  forsake 
Tho'  I  am  oft  to  blame;      ,  [me, 
As  thy  reward,  O  take  me 
Anew,  just  as  I  am; 

Grant  me  henceforth,  dear   Sa- 
viour, 
While  in  this  vale  of  tears, 
To  look  to  thee,  and  never 
Give  way  to  anxious  fears. 


2  Forbid,  O  Lord,  each  vain  desire, 
Bind  my  affections  to  thy  cross ; 
Quench  all  the  sparks  of  nature's 

fire, 
May  I  count  all  for  thee  but  loss  : 
Lord  Jesus,  tear  each  idol  down, 
Thy  love  within  my  heart  in  throne. 

3  O  Jesus,  wipe  away  my  tears, 
Be  unto  me  a  healing  balm ; 
Warm  thou  my  heart,  dispel  my 

fears, 
And  speak  the  tempest  to  a  calm; 
Remove  the  maladies  of  sin, 
And  in  thy  blood  O  wash  me  clean. 

4  I  gladly  will  show  forth  thy 
praise,  [pow'r, 

If  thou  wilt  gird  me  with  thy 
And  sing  the  glories  of  thy  grace, 
Until  my  pilgrimage  be  o'er. 
With  hallow'd    fire    inspire  my 

tongue, 
And  love  shall  be  my  endless  song. 

463.      T.  22. 

V  AIM"   are  all  efforts  made  t« 

trace 
The  way  to  life  and  happiness, 
Before  'tis  on  our  minds  imprest, 
That  Jesus  is  our  only  rest ! 

2  By  my  own  strength  I  can't 
procure 

True  rest,  nor  even  feel  I'm  poor ; 
Strive  I  great  comforts  to  obtain, 
Instead  of  joy,  I've  nought  but 
pain. 

3  But  when  He  shows  me  how  I 
rove,  [and  love, 

And  court  my  neighbour's  praise 


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How  self-will  raises  discontent 
Against  my  Saviour's  government; 

4  How  soon,  when  Satan  tempts, 
I  start, 

Pass  by  convictions  in  my  heart, 
Let  my  first  love  and  zeal  abate, 
Fall,  and  my  very  falls  forget; 

5  And  at  the  same  time  lets  me 
feel,  [still : 

That  he  hath  patience  with  me 

1  stand  asham'd  before  his  face, 
And  humbly  thank  him  for  his 

grace. 

6  Search  out,  discover  and  erase, 
Whatever  is  not  to  thy  praise, 
All    that  might  an  obstruction 

prove 
To  thy  blest  purposes  of  love. 

7  Complete  thy  work,    my  gra- 
cious King, 

My  heart  into  subjection  bring; 
Destroy,  I  pray,  the  carnal  mind, 
And  make  me  quite  to  thee  re- 
sign'd. 

464.      T.  22. 

JT  ROM  my  own  works  at  last  I 

cease, 
For  God  alone  can  give  me  peace; 
Fruitless  my  toil,  and  vain  my  care, 
Of  my  own  strength  I  must  despair. 

2  Lord,  I  despair  myself  to  heal, 
I  see  my  sin,  but  cannot  feel 
True  sorrow,  till  thy  Spirit  show 
My  unbelief,  the  source  of  woe. 

3  'Tis  thine  alone  to  change  the 
heart,  [part, 

Thou  only  canst  good   gifts  im- 
I  therefore  will  my  heart  resign 
To  thee,  O  cleanse  and  seal  it  thine! 

4  With  humble  faith  on  thee  I  call, 
Mv  Light,  my  Life,  my  Lord,  my 

All; 
I  wait,  O  Lord,  to  hear  thee  say, 
"  My  blood  hath  wash'd  thy  sins 

away." 


5  Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my  sick- 
ness cure, 

Make  my  infected  nature  pure; 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  im- 
part, 

And  give  thyself  unto  my  heart. 

465.  T.  106. 

O  JESUS,  could  I  always  keep 
My  eye  on  thee,  the  living  way, 
Ithen,tho'onceawand'ringsheep, 
Should  no  more  err,  or  run  astray; 
But  wheresoe'er  thou  goest,  I 
Should  follow  thee,  not  asking 
why. 

2  O  that  I  never  might  forget, 
What  thou  hast  suffer'd  for  my 

sake,  [meet 

To  save  my  soul,  and  make  me 
Once  of  thy  glory  to  partake: 
O  might  I  oft  in  spirit  see 
How  thou  wast  crucify'd  for  me. 

3  But,  gracious  Lord,  when  I  re- 
flect [thee; 

How  oft  I've  turn'd  my  eye  from 
How  treated  thee  with  cold  ne- 
glect, 
And  listen'd  to  the  enemy ; 
And  yet  to  findthee  still  the  same, 
This  fills  my  soul  with  humble 
shame. 

4  Astonish'd  at  thy  feet  I  fall, 
Thy    love    exceeds    my  highest 

thought ; 
Henceforth  be  thou  my  All  in  all, 
Thou  who  with  blood  my   soul 

hast  bought: 
May  I  henceforth  more  faithful 

prove, 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  dying  love. 

466.  T.  5S0. 

> V  HEX,  having  been  with  guilt 
opprest, 
My  wand'ring  spirit  findeth  rest 
Thro'  Jesus'  pard'ning  grace; 
Then  I  by  faith  can  call  him  mine, 
My  needy  soul  doth  then  incline 
To  be  in  Mary's  happy  place. 


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2  My  pray'ris:   "Jesus,  let  me 

heal-  [cheer 

Thy  voice,  which  can  instruct  and 
My  poor  and  worthless  heart; 
For  shouldl  cease  thy  words  t'  o- 
bey,  [stray, 

And   from  thy  blessed  presence 
Nature  would  soon  its  pow'r  as- 
sert." 

3  A  single  eye,  a  faithful  heart, 
Dear  Jesus,  to  thy  child  impart, 
In  ev'ry  trying1  hour; 
Reason's    tormenting    thoughts 

prevent, 
Still  keep  my  eye  on  thee  intent, 
Till  sight  my  faith  and  hope  o'er- 

pow'r. 


T.  22. 

mv  most  faithful 


467. 

Lord  Jesus, 

Friend, 
Thy  aid  unto  thy  child  extend 
In  each  temptation's  trying  hour, 
That  sin  may  not  thy  grace  o'er- 

pow'r. 

2  That   spark  enkindled  in  my 
heart  [art 

Remain  unquench'd,  tho'  all  the 
Of  sin  and  Satan  be  combin'd 
To  make  me  leave  my  matchless 
Friend. 

3  O  let  thy  Spirit  stay  with  me, 
To  groan  and  speak  my  wants  to 

thee; 
Still  let  him  show  my  ev'ry  need, 
And  that  in  thee  I'm  help'dindeed. 

4  Thy  faithfulness    I  oft    have 
prov'd, 

In  countlesstrials  quite  unmov'd; 
Thy  grace  alone  can  me  preserve, 
When  my  frail  heart  from  thee 
would  swerve. 

468.      T.  14. 

GrRACIOUS    Redeemer,    Lamb 
I  thirst  alone  for  thee,     [of  God, 
I  .long  t'  enjoy  thy  saving  grace, 
And  taste  thy  mercy  free 


2  For  mercy,  mercy,  Lord,  I  ask, 
This  is  the  total  sum : 

Mercy,  good  Lord,  is  all  my  suit, 
O  let  thy  mercy  come! 

3  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know 
my  heart, 

Try  me,  and  know  each  thought ; 
On  me  look  down  in  mercy,  Lord, 
Whom    thou    with    blood,    hast 
bought. 

4  My  faithless  heart,  O  gracious 
Lord, 

Correct  with  gentle  hand; 
In  ev'ry  danger  help  afford. 
Alone  I  cannot  stand. 

5  Without  thy  favor  while  I  live, 
Life  but  a  burden  is ; 

Nought  else  can  satisfaction  give, 
Experience  shows  me  this. 

6  Haste  then,  O  Lord,  to  thee  I 
pray: 

Impart  to  me  thy  grace, 

That  when  this  life  is  fled  away, 

In  heav'n  I  may  have  place. 


T.  96. 

Lord,  myself  to 


469. 

-A-H  give  *me 

feel, 

My  inbred  misery  reveal : 
Ah  give  me,  Lord,  (I  still  would 

say) 
A  heart  to  mourn,  a  heart  to  pray; 
My  business  this,  my  only  care, 
My  life,  my  ev'ry  breath  be  pray'r. 

2  Father,  I  want  a  thankful  heart ; 
I  wish  to  taste  how  good  thou  art, 
To  plunge  into  thy  mercy's  sea, 
And  comprehend  thy  love  to  me 
More  fully  with  the  saints  below, 
Till  I,  as  I  am  known,  shall  know. 


T.  1.59. 
unwearied  faithful- 


470. 

With  what 

ness, 
Lord,  hast  thou< followed  me! 
Tho'  I,  regardless  of  thy  grace. 
In  darkness  strav'd  from  thee; 


0 


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How  heavy  hung-  the  dismal  cloud! 
How  did  distresses  on  me  crowd! 
And  I,  despairing  of  relief, 
In  thee  had  no  belief. 

2  But  thou,  my  kind,  almighty 

Friend, 
Didst  sin's  dominion  quell ; 
My  mis'ry  and  confusion  end, 
And  ev'ry  cloud  dispel ; 
One  look  into  thy  pierced  heart 
Alleviates  the  keenest  smart, 
There  mercy  without  bounds,  I 
Is  moving  ev'n  for  me.  [see. 

471.     T.  139. 

31 Y  case  to  thee  is  fully  known, 
On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
Dear  Saviour,   that  thy    will  be 
In  me,  is  all  my  pray'r;         [done 
O  may  I  harbor  in  my  breast 


test,  [light, 

When  thou  discover'st,  by  thy 
To  me  what  is  not  right. 

2  Reality  and  solid  ground, 

Firm  root  in  thee  to  gain ; 

To  feel,  thy  precious  blood  hath 

drown'd 
Whatever  gives  thee  pain ; 
'Tis  this  I  want,  nor  can  1  be 
Content,  till  I  am  one  with  thee, 
Until  my  life  is  hid  in  thine, 
Till  thou  art  wholly  mine. 

472.  T.  14. 

1  KNOW  the  weakness  of  my 
But  Jesus  is  my  stay,  [soul, 
My  kind  Redeemer  hath  engag'd 
To  lead  me  in  his  way. 

2  For  ever  he  abides  the  same, 
Tho'  I  to  change  am  prone ; 

My  welfare  always  he  promotes, 
Who  chose  me  for  his  own. 

473.  T.  22. 

I  HE  more  of  Jesus'  love  I  see, 
The  more  I  know  the  misery, 


The  pride  and  treach'ry  of  my 

heart,  [smart. 

By  which   I  cause    my  Saviour 

2  Long  this  was  from  my  sight 
conceal'd, 

Till  by  the  Spirit's  light  reveal' d, 

Which  shows  God's  love  and  Je- 
sus' grace,  [peace. 

And  fills  my  troubled  heart  with 

474.*     T.  97. 

WlIATE'ER  I  am,  whate'er  I  do, 
'Tis  grace  I  must  ascribe  it  to ; 
This  can  alone  my  heart  preserve; 
For  I'm  so  liable  to  swerve, 
That  ev'n  the  grace  which  thou 

to-day  bes tow's t, 
If  not  renew'd,  to-morrow  might 

be  lost. 

475.     T.  590. 

JL  HE  worst  of  evils  we  can  name 
Is  an  unfaithful  heart; 
May  none  of  us  to  our  dear  Lord 
Thereby  cause  pungent  smart; 
Our  human  frailty  need  not  lead 
Our  souls  from  him  astray; 
For  he  the  needful  strength  im- 
parts 
To  walk  the  narrow  way. 

476.*      T.  590. 

Jb  EAR  not,  without  reserve  dis- 
close 

The  fest'ring  sores  of  sin; 

Your  case  the  Lord  your  Healer 
knows* 

His  blood  can  wash  you  clean; 

There  is  a  balm  in  Gilead, 

To  cure  the  sin-sick  soul; 

None  e'er  to  Christ  for  refuge  fled 

But  was  by  him  made  whole. 

477.*     T.314. 

TlIOUGH  by  nature  I'm  defiled, 
Jesus'  blood  hath  made  me  clean  : 
He  my  sin -sick  soul  hath  healed, 
And  whate'er  doth  still  remain 
Of  my  former  sad  condition, 


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He  alleviates  when  I  cry, 
Yea,  to  sooth  my  pain  is  nigh : 
Lord,  remain  my  kind  Physician, 
I,  thy  patient,  then  am  sure 
Thou  wilt  work  a  thorough  cure. 

478.     T.  97. 

O   LAMB   of  God  for   sinners 

slain, 
Giir  souls  from  mis'ry  to  regain, 
How  blest  are  they,  who  truly  see 
Their  weakness,  who  derive  from 

thee 


Themercies  which  thoufreely  dost 

dispense,  [fklence! 

And  look  to  thee  with  filial  con- 

479.*     T.  79. 

JLORD,    shouldst   thou   be   in- 
duced 
To  ask,  how  we  have  used 
Thy  precious  gifts  and  grace, 
And  into  judgment  enter 
With  us,  we  durst  not  venture 
To   plead:  our  faults    are  num.* 
berless. 


XXVI.   Of  Sanctification. 


480.*      T.  58. 

X  HE  Lamb  of  God,  who  saves 

us  by  his  death, 
Is  made  unto  us  holiness  by  faith; 
None  besides  availeth,  since  our 

Creator 
Became   a    man,    assuming   our 

frail  nature,         To  ransom  us. 

2  To  Jesus  Christ  is  due  eternal 
praise, 

For  our  high  calling  in  these  gos- 
pel days; 

What  divine  enjoyment  and  con- 
solation [carnation 

Bo  we  now  gain  from  Jesus'  in- 
And  bitter  death ! 

3  If  we  in  Jesus'  saving  name  be- 
lieve, [receive ; 

And  pardon  of  our  sins  from  him 
W7ith  his  blood  besprinkled,  and 

cleansed  truly, 
In  soul  and  body  we  are  render'd 

holy,  And  have  his  mind. 

4  And  thus  by  faith  we  live,  and 
yet  not  we, 

But  Christlives  in  us  so  effectually, 
That,  by  him  renewed  and  actuat- 
ed, [created, 
We  are  in  him  unto  good  works 
And  grow  in  grace. 


481.*      T.  126. 

JL  HIS  yields  true  joy  and  pleas- 
ure 

To  Christ,  when  with  one  voice 
His  people  in  their  measure 
Exalt  his  sacrifice, 
And  praise  him  for  the  wounds 

which  he 
Receiv'd  for  our  redemption 
Upon  th'  accursed  tree. 

2  Of  his  complete  salvation 
We  witness  here  below, 
And  gladly  make  confession, 
Resolv'd  nought  else  to  know. 
God  in  his  wisdom  did  ordain, 
That  lost,  repenting  sinners 
His  righteousness  should  gain. 

3  No  holiness  availeth 
With  God,  but  this  alone; 
The  Holy  Spirit  sealeth 
This  truth,  that  in  the  Son 
By  faith  we're  freely  justify 'd, 
And  gain  sanctification, 
Because  for  us  he  dy'd. 

482.*     T.  22. 

JeSUS,  the  church's  Lord  and 

Head! 
O  mightst  thou  o'er  thy  flock  be 

glad, 


lf>0 


Of  Sanctificatien. 


Whom  thou,  while  sinners,  by  thy 

blood  [to  God. 

Hast  ransom'd  and  brought  nigh 

2  Since  thou  our  wretched,  lost 

estate 
In  mercy  didst  commiserate, 
And  feeble  flesh  andblood  assume, 
To  save  us  from  the  wrath  to  come; 

.3  We  are,  if  we  in  thee  believe 
And  from  thy  fulness  grace  re- 
ceive, 
Cleansed  and  sanctify'd  by  thee, 
And  serve  thy  name  acceptably. 

4  Renew'd  in  heart,  we're  then  in- 
clin'd 

To  live  according-  to  thy  mind, 
Can  we  do  good — with  cheerful- 
ness 
We  do  it,  and  give  thee  the  praise. 

5  Whatever  honors  thee  our  Lord, 
What's  called  virtue  in  thy  word, 
Is  honest,  lovely,  pure  and  just, 
By  faith  in  thee  is  then  produc'd. 

6  Preserve,  O  Lord,  our  garments 
pure, 

Keep  us  from  ev'ry  harm  secure; 

Our  members   render,  thro'  thy 

grace,  [ness. 

Blest  instruments    of  righteous- 

7  May  spirit,  soul  and  body  be 
A  pleasing  sacrifice  to  thee; 

Thy   name   we   bear,  our  hearts 

thou  know'st, 
In  thee  alone  we  place  our  trust. 

483.*      T.  11. 

PRAISE  to  Christ,  the  Son  of 

God! 
AVho  assum'dour  flesh  and  blood, 
Since  he  death  for  us  endur'd, 
And  eternal  life  procur'd. 

2  When  we  see  our  names  enroll'd 
'Mongst  the  sheep  of  Jesus'  fold, 
Wond'ring,  we  ourselves  confess 
Undeserving  of  such  grace. 

3  And  when  we  explore  the  end, 
Why  our  Lord  would  condescend 


To  assume  humanity, 
Us  thereby  to  sanctify: 

4  And  reflect  on  all  the  pain, 
Which  for  us  he  did  sustain, 
On  his  labors,  sorrows,  cares, 
On  his  tears,  and  fervent  pray'rs; 

5  Poverty,  and  evfry  want 
To  our  nature  incident, 
Which  he  bore,  and  which  for  us 
Are  all  meritorious ; 

6  Then,  thro'  his  enabling  grace, 
We  with  joy  can  run  our  race, 
While  we  him  in  mem'ry  bear, 
Who  was  tempted  as  we  are, 

7  Yea,    'midst   failings  number- 
less, 

We  rejoice  that  we  are  his ; 
And  if  we  his  wore!  obey, 
Each  of  us  may  cleanse  his  way. 

8  Tho'    the  outward  mark   and 
scar 

Of  the  fall  doth  still  appear, 
Yet  we're   freeel  from  sin's  hard 
yoke,  [broke. 

Since    our  bonds  and  chains  he 

9  Mighty  Goel,  we  humbly  pray: 
Carry  thy  victorious  sway 

In  the  flesh  to  such  a  length, 
That  we  gain  thy  go  dlike  strength . 

10  Grant,  that  all  of  us  may  prove, 
By  obedience,  faith,  and  love, 
That  our  hearts  to  thee  are  giv'n, 
That  our  treasure  is  in  heav'n. 

484.*      T.  14. 

JXOW  can  a  sinner  here  below 
Be  pleasing  unto  God  ? 
By  his  own  righteousness  ? — O  no: 
Alone  thro'  Jesus'  blood. 

2  If  any  thing  in  us  appears 
Unlike  to  Jesus'  ininel, 

To  own  it  with  repenting  tears, 
Ah,  may  we  be  inclin'd! 

3  A  child  of  God  for  ever  pants 
More  like  his  Lord  to  be; 


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Tho'    with    conviction    still    he 

grants, 
That  none  is  good  but  He. 

4  Oft  as  in  spirit  Christ  he  views, 
This  is  his  humble  cry, 

Which  he  continually  renews : 
"  As  thou  wast,  O  were  I!" 

5  "  Whate'er  is  carnal,  thro'  thy 
In  me  be  mortify'd;  [grace 
Thus  clothed  in  thy  righteousness 

1  shall  in  thee  abide." 

485.*      T.  185. 

CLE  who  striveth  for  sane  tine  a- 
And  is  unrenew'd  in  heart,  [tion, 
Feeling-  yet  a  secret  condemna- 
tion, 
Since  with  sin  he  still  takes  part; 
He  who  hath  not  yet  in  Christ  be- 
lieved, [ceived ; 
Pardon  in  his  blood  and  peace  re- 
Hath  not  found  that  holiness 
Which  adorns  a  child  of  grace. 

2  But  how  happy  is  the  soul  that 
cleaveth 

To  the  Friend  of  sinners  poor ; 
And  with  humble  confidence  be- 

lieveth 
"  My  diseases  he  can  cure;" 
Such  a  one,  tho'  e'er  so  vile  by 

nature, 
Tho'   throughout  a  spoil'd  and 

wretched  creature, 
Mourning  on  account  of  sin, 
Is  by  Jesus'  blood  made  clean. 

486.      T.  151. 

WHO,  thro'  Christ's  blood,  re- 
mission 
Of  all  his  sins  hathgain'd, 
And  without  intermission 
With  Jesus  hath  remain'd; 
To  true  sanctification 
Attains  thro'  Jesus'  grace, 
And  in  his  conversation 
Shows  forth  his  matchless  praise. 

2  Our  pleasure  and  our  duty, 
Tho'  opposite  before, 

O 


Since  we  have  seen  his  beauty, 
Are  join'd  to  part  no  more; 
It  is  our  highest  pleasure, 
No  less  than  duty's  call, 
To  love  him  beyond  measure, 
And  serve  him  with  our  all. 

487.      T.  166. 

1  HOU,  Jesus !  more  than  thirty 
In  deep  humiliation  [years 

Hast  liv'd  on  earth,  thy  pray'rs 

and  tears 
Have  purchas'd  our  salvation; 
Thou  hast,  till  yielding  up  thy 

breath, 
Unheard-of  pains  sustained, 
In  soul  and  body  felt  our  death, 
And  life  for  us  regained. 

2  O  what  a  privilege  is  this, 
That  man,  tho'  faJl'n  by  nature, 
May  thro'  thy  grace  know  what 
To  be  a  happy  creature ;        [it  is 
Heal'dby  thy  stripes  and  wounds, 

from  sin 
And  Satan's  pow'r  released, 
FilPd  with  thy  love  and  peace 

within, 
And  thus  to  new  life  raised! 

3  Thou  chosest  us  to  show  thy 
praise 

In  all  our  conversation, 

As    witnesses    of  blood-bought 

grace, 
Each  in  his  call  and  station : 
This  is  our  cov'nant's  only  ground 
To  yield  thee  soul  and  body, 
In  life  and  death  to  thee  we're 

bound, 
And  for  thy  service  ready. 

4  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts 
of  peace 

O'er  us,  if  but  attained ! 

O  may  we  steadfast  run  our  race, 

Till  we  the  crown  have  gained. 

Grant,  we  may  never  fall  asleep, 

But,  in  faith  persevering, 

Our  lamps  may  always  burning 

keep, 
Until  thy  blest  appearing. 
2 


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488.*     T.  185. 

\V  1TH  new  life  endow'd  by 
Christ  our  Saviour, 

Slight  we  to  this  world  be  dead; 

That  great  prize  to  gain  be  our 
endeavor, 

Furchas'd  when  for  us  he  bled; 

Filled  with  his  love,  may  we  adore 
him, 

Thinking,  speaking,  acting,  as  be- 
fore him, 

Being  to  his  gracious  mind 

Ever  willingly  resign'd. 

2  May  we  all  be  ever  so  disposed 
In  our  hearts,  by  day  and  night, 
As,  when  this  life's  period  being 

closed, 
We  to  him  shall  take  our  flight ; 
Or  as  when,  releas'd  from  con- 
demnation, 
We  receiv'd  the  seal  of  our  sal- 
vation, 
And  obtained,  thro'  his  blood, 
Happiness  and  peace  with  God! 

489.      T.  126. 

JJRAW   nigh  to   Christ,   your 

Brother, 
Let  no  distrust  take  place; 
He's  lovely  as  none  other, 
Draw  nigh,  receive  the  grace 
Which  flows  from  his  humanity, 
To  all  who  with  full  purpose 
Like  Jesus  aim  to  be. 

2  He's  yours,  with  all  his  merit, 
If  you  are  truly  his ; 

And  thus  become  one  spirit 
With  him  who  holy  is, 
AVlio  spirit,  soul  and  body  heals, 
And  is  that  kind  Physician 
Who  for  his  patients  feels. 

3  Whoe'er  this  truth  believeth, 
With  love  to  Jesus  burns, 
But  none  its  pow'r  perceiveth, 
Until  to  Christ  he  turns. 

O  blessed  Jesus!  grant  us  grace 
To  grow  into  thy  likeness, 
And  live  unto  thy  praise. 


490.*      T.  22. 

JLORD  Jesus,  sanctify  thou  me, 
And  make  my  spirit  one  with  thee; 
Thy  body  torn  with  many  a  wound 
Preserve  my  soul  and  body  sound. 

2  The  blood-sweat  trickling  down 
thy  face, 

My  condemnation  doth  erase; 
Thy  cross,   thy  sufferings,   and 

thy  pain 
My  everlasting  strength  remain. 

3  The  water    flowing  from   thy 
side,  [wide, 

Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd 

Shall  be  my  bath;  thy  precious 

blood  [God. 

Cleanse  me,  and  bring  me  nigh  to 

4  Dear  Jesus,  grant  this  my  re- 
quest, 

Be  thou  my  everlasting  rest, 
Protect  me  by  thy  saving  arm, 
Secure  my  soul  from  ev'ry  harm. 

491.*      T.  102. 

CHRIST  crucifv'd!  my  soul  by 

faith 
With  thee  desires  to  be  united ; 
For,  as  the  purchase  of  thy  death, 
To  thy  communion  I'm  invited. 
O  hear  my  petition,  and  let  me 

with  thee 
Be  crucify'd,  Jesus,  with  all  that's 

in  me. 

2  O  that  I  might  still  more  enjoy 
The  blessed  fruits  of  all  thy  pas- 
sion; 

Thy  merits  to  my  soul  apply, 
Ariel  let  me  share  thy  great  salva- 
tion; 
O  hear  my  petition,  &c. 

3  Let  me  in  all  things  conqu'ror 
prove, 

Deliver  me  from  sin's  infection; 
Preserve  me  in  thy  sacred  love, 
As  well  in  joy  as  in  affliction; 
O  hear  my  petition,  &c. 


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492.  T.  14. 

X  ASK  not  honor,  pomp  or  praise, 
By  worldly  men  esteem'd, 

1  wish  from  sin's  deceitful  ways 
To  feel  my  soul  redeem'd. 

2  I  wish,  as  faithful  christians  do, 
Dear  Lord,  to  live  to  thee, 

And  by  my  words  and  walk  to 

show, 
That  thou  hast  dy'd  for  me. 

3  O  grant  me,  thro'  thy  precious 
blood, 

Thy  gospel  thus  to  grace; 
Renew  my  heart,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
Thus  shall  my  works  thee  praise. 

493.  T. 14. 

Besprinkle  with  thy  blood 

my  heart, 
O  Jesus,  Son  of  God; 
And  take  away  whate'er  thy  grace 
Hath  hitherto  withstood. 

2  Earthly  affections  mortify, 
And  carnal  nature's  strife; 

O  may  I  henceforth  only  thirst 
For  thee,  the  Well  of  life. 

3  Waters  of  life  hence  may  I  draw, 
And  never  more  depart; 

My  ardent  longing  is,  O  Lord, 
"  Fix  at  this  spring  my  heart." 

4  Alas,  with  shame  I  own  that  oft 
I've  turn'd  away  from  thee; 

O  let  thy  work,  renew'd  to-day, 
Remain  eternally. 

494.*     T.  580. 

J  ESUS,  thyself  to  us  reveal, 
Grant,  that  we  may  not  only  feel 
Some  dawnings  of  thy  grace, 
But  in  communion  with  thee  live, 
And  daily  from  thy  death  derive 
The  needful  strength  to  run  our 
race. 

2  O  let  us  always  think  thee  near, 
As  near  unto  us  as  the  air 
Which  constantly  we  breathe; 


Thus  will  from  all  we  think  or  do 
To  thee  unfeigned  praises  flow; 
For  thine  we  are  in  life  and  death. 

3  Jesus,  thou  fain  wouldst  have 

us  be  [thee; 

In  all  things  more  conform9 d  to 
We're  fill'dv/ith  conscious  shame, 
And  thank  thee  for  thy  care  and 

love ; 
Thy  patience,  which   we   richly 

prove, 
Our    heart-felt    gratitude    doth 

claim. 

495*.      T.  237. 

O  LORD  God  Holy  Ghost, 
As  sure  as  Christ's  I  am, 
So  sure  am  I  in  him 
With  thee  in  close  communion ; 
Might  my  whole  walk  proclaim 
With  Christ  a  blessed  union, 
The  pardon9  d  sinner's  frame, 
A  mind  to  his  conform'd; 

2  The  genuine  mind  of  Christ, 
Proceeding  from  a  heart 
Engaged  with  his  cross, 
Blest  theme  of  meditation! 
Deriving  all  delight 
From  Jesus'  great  salvation; 
Supported  day  and  night 
With  peace  and  joy  divine. 

496.      T.  16. 

JeSUS,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
May  we  all  instructed  be; 
Sanctify  us  by  the  merit 
Of  thy  blest  humanity. 

2  Grant,  that  we  may  love  thee 
truly,  [sway, 

Lord,  our  thoughts  and  actions 
And  to  ev'ry  heart  more  fully 
Thy  atoning  pow'r  display. 

3  Lead  us  so  that  we  may  honor 
Thee,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
And  bring  fruit  to  thee,  the  Do- 
nor 

Of  all  gospel-truth  and  grace. 


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49r.*     T.  23. 

X  O  that  Lord,  who  unconstrain- 
ed [ed, 
Death's  dire  pangs  for  us  sustain- 
May  we  all  in  our  small  measure 
Willingly  give  joy  and  pleasure. 

2  May  our  mind  and  whole  be- 
haviour 
Bear  resemblance  to  our  Saviour, 
And  his  sanctifying  merit 
Hallow  body,  soul  and  spirit. 

498.      T. 583. 

L  OVE  God  with  all  thy  heart, 

and  soul,  and  mind; 
To  friend  and  foe  be  just,  and 

true,  and  kind; 
Be  meek   and  patient,    humble, 

sober,  chaste; 
In  these  good  ways  be  constant 

to  the  last. 

2  And  when  thou  hast  done  all, 

then  humbly  cry : 
"  An  useless,  sinful  servant,  Lord, 

am  I ! 
My    strength    and   grace    come 

from  the  Holy  Ghost, 
My  Saviour's  merits  are  my  only 

boast." 

499.*     T.  590. 

O  THOU,  whose  human  life  for 
Did  happiness  obtain;  [us 

Thou  who,  expiring  on  the  cross, 
God's  image  didst  regain ; 
Once  lost  it  was,  but  is  restor'd 
By  thy  humanity; 
Under  thy  shadow,  Son  of  Man, 
'Tis  good  for  man  to  be! 

500.      T.  586. 

llOW  could  I  bear  to  be  par- 
Of  sinful  frail  humanity,      [taker 


Had   not   the  world's    almighty 

Maker 
Become  a  sinless  man  for  me? 
But  since  my  God  assum'd  my 

nature 
I  gladly  am  a  human  creature; 
For  now  he  takes  a  part, 
With  sympathizing  heart, 

In  all  my  smart. 

501.*      T.  244. 

JL<  ORD  Jesus,  thy  atonement 
Be  ever  new  to  us  ; 
Grant,  we  may  ev'ry  moment 
In  spirit  view  thy  cross  : 
O  keep  our  garments  pure 
In  the  temptation's  hour, 
From  sin's  infatuation 
Preserve  us  by  thy  pow'r. 

502.*      T.  228. 

O  JESUS,  were  we  thro'   thy 

grace, 
In  all  respects  form'd  to  thy  praise, 
Like  thee  in  thought  and  action ; 
Did  we  but  wake  and  sleep  to  thee, 
Bear  pain  and  sickness  patiently, 
Trusting  in  thy  direction. 
AVhere'er — we  are ; 
Might,  dear  Saviour, — our  beha- 
Thro'  thy  blessing,  [viour, 

Always  be  to  thee  well-pleasing. 

503.*      T.  580. 

J.  HY  law,  O  Lord,  be  my  de- 
light, [write 

My  gracious  King,  thy  statutes 

In  my  untoward  heart; 

Thy  pow'r  divine  afford  me  grace 

To  love  thee,  and  to  walk  thy 
ways, 

And  never  from  thee  to  depart. 


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504.      T.  390. 

O  LORD,  the  contrite  sinner's 

Friend, 
Most  wretched  should  I  be, 
Did  I  not  know,    thy    precious 

blood 
Was  shed  for  worthless  me: 
Nought  could  console  me  in  dis- 
Or  give  my  soul  relief:         [tress, 
When  troubles  seize  my  anxious 

breast, 
Nought  could  appease  my  grief. 

2  O  give  me,  Jesus,  give  me  still 
My  poverty  to  know; 
Increase  my  faith;  may  I  in  grace 
And  in  thy  knowledge  grow  : 
More  clearly  to  me  manifest 
The  myst'ry  of  thy  cross  ; 
And  for  this  precious  Pearl  may  I 
Count  all  things  else  but  dross. 

505.*      T.  22. 

"W  HOE'ER  in  Jesus   doth  be- 
lieve, [give ; 

To  soaring  thoughts  no  room  can 

The    blessed    fellowship    with 
Christ, 

And  nothing  else  by  him  is  priz'd. 

2  Reflecting  how   our  Lord  and 
Head, 

When  ris'n,  his  foll'wers  visited, 
We  pray  to  share  that  happiness 
Which,  without  sight,  we  may 
■   possess. 

3  Communing  with  the  Lamb  of 
God,  [bow'd : 

With  heart-felt   gratitude  we're 

And  walk  in  true  humility, 

As  Christ's  disciples,  constantly. 

506.*      T.  22. 

JVL  Y  Saviour,  that  I  without  thee 
Can  nothing  do,  rejoiceth  me: 


For  all  the  grace  thou  dost  bestow, 

1  fain  my  gratitude  would  show. 

2  Tho'  weak  and  poor,  I  am  thine 
own; 

All  praise  to  thee  is  due  alone, 
That  thou,  when  humbly  I  appear 
'Fore  thee,  in  mercy  drawest  near ! 

3  When  pride  would  stir  within 
my  breast 

1  find  no  happiness  nor  rest; 
But,   walking  in  humility, 
Have  perfect  peace  and  joy  in  thee. 

4  O  keep  me  contrite,  low  and 
poor!  [more. 

Thus    shall  I   praise   thee   ever- 
Myself  thrice  blessed  I  can  call, 
When  I  am  nought,  and  thou  my 
All. 

507.*      T.  14. 

NoNE  God  the  Father's  favor 

share, 
Or  heaven's  kingdom  win, 
But  those  who  little  children  are. 
And  as  such  enter  in. 

2  The  high  and  mighty  ones  the 
Lord 

Doth  from  their  seats  put  down ; 
But  to  the  poor  doth  grace  afford, 
And  them  with  blessings  crown. 

3  O  may  I  with  submissiveness, 
Dear  Lord,  be  taught  by  thee; 
To  thee   obedience    show    thro' 
And  learn  humility.  [grace, 

4  Jesus,  I  humbly  thee  implore, 
Grant  me  thy  Spirit's  light, 
That  he  may  teach  me  evermore, 
And  guide  my  steps  aright. 

5  A  lowly  mind  impart  to  me, 
According  to  my  pray'r; 

Since  those  who  know  their  pover- 
To  the  Most  High  are  near,     [ty, 


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6  Thou,  who  in  heaven  art  ador'd, 
Dost  with  the  contrite  dwell, 
Revive  the  humble  by  thy  word, 
The  broken-hearted  heal. 


7  Therefore,  my  soul,  delight  no 
In  this  world's  vanity;  [more 
Look  forward;  Jesus  hath  in  store 
Unfading-  joys  for  thee. 

8  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  O  may  1  grow 
In  knowledge  and  in  grace! 
Grant,  that  in  me,  while  here  be- 
low, 

Thy  likeness  each  may  trace. 

508.*      T.583. 

A  HOSE    are  partakers  of  our 

Saviour's  grace, 
Who,  while  his  gifts  they  share 

with  thankfulness, 
Glory    in   their  infirmities,    and 

boast 
Of  nothing  but  his  grace  wherein 

they  trust. 

2  His  loving-kindness  those  shall 
richly  share, 

Who,  at  a  loss,  and  ready  to  de- 
spair, [lief, 
Retire  in  secret,  pray  him  for  re- 
And  consolation,  to  assuage  their 
grief. 

3  To  those  the  Lord  will  deign 
his  teaching  mild, 

Mho  gladly  listen  to  the  meanest 

child, 
And    from    experience  willingly 

allow, 
That  they   are  learners  and  but 

little  know. 

509.*      T.  14. 

JH.  APPY  the  man,  whose  highest 
Is  Christ  invariably ;  [Good 

He  shows  his  love  and  gratitude 
By  true  humility. 

2  In  weakness  pow'r  divine   he 

gains, 
He  dwells  in  peace  and  rest; 


And  owns  with  filial  confidence : 
"  Lord,  what  thou  dost  is  best." 

3  u  For  thou  art  gracious,  wise 

and  good, 
Thou  knowr'st  how  help  t'  afford, 
The  time  when  it  should  be  be- 

stow'd: 
Thy  goodness  be  ador'd." 

510.*      T.  141. 

tjr  O,  ye  flatt'ring  visions, 
Honors,  wealth  and  lusts  : 
He  who  lowly  minded 
In  our  Saviour  trusts, 
Rich  in  grace,  is  blessed, 
Freed  from  anxious  care; 
For  the  poor  in  spirit 
Heaven's  kingdom  share. 

511.*      T.  16. 

W  HEN  simplicity  we  cherish, 
Then  the  soul  is  full  of  light : 
But  that  light  will  quickly  vanish, 
When  of  Jesus  we  lose  sight. 

2  He  who  nought  but  Christ  de- 
sireth, 

He  whom  nothing  else  can  cheer 
But  the  joy  which  heinspireth, 
Lending  to  his  voice  an  ear; 

3  Who  sincerely  loveth  Jesus, 
And  upon  his  grace  depends; 
Who  but  willeth  what  him  pleases, 
Simply  foll'wing his  commands; 

4  Who  to  Jesus  humbly  cleaveth, 
Pays  obedience  to  his  word, 
Yea,  in  closest  union  liveth 
With  our  Saviour,  Headand  Lord; 

5  Who  in  Jesus  Christ  abideth, 
And,  from  self-dependence  free, 
In  nought  else  but  him  confideth: 
Walks  in  true  simplicity. 

6  He  who  is  by  Christ  directed, 
Trusting    the    good  Shepherd's 

care, 
He  is  graciously  protected, 
And  no  danger  needs  to  fear. 


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512.*     T.  184. 

O  BLEST  condition,  happy  liv- 
ing-, 
Which  true  simplicity  imparts, 
When  we  to  God  are  wholly  given, 
And  Jesus'  mind  rules   in    our 

hearts ! 
Tins  ev'ry  vain  imagination 
Casts  down,  and  us   subjects  to 
grace,  [vation 

It  shows  the  ground  of  our  sal- 
To  be  Christ's  blood  and  right- 
eousness. 

2  That  which  is    by  the  world 
esteemed, 

A  single  mind  counts  vanity  j 
What's  innocent  by  others  deem- 
Is  shunn'd  by  true  simplicity :  [ed, 
Because  the  love  to  things  terres- 
trial 
We  must  deny  thro'  Jesus'  grace, 
And,  to  obtain  the  prize  celestial, 
Cast  off  whate'er  impedes  our  race. 

3  The  simple  heart  no  care  per- 
plex eth 

That  robs  the  world  of  all  content; 
Of  envy,  which  so  many  vexetb, 
Simplicity  is  ignorant;  [ure, 

And  carefully  preserves  its  treas- 
Unruffled  by  the  worl  dling's  spite; 
If  others  ask  to  share  this  pleasure, 
Simplicity  tastes  true  delight. 

4  O  Jesus,  God  of  my  salvation, 
Thy  single  mind  to  me  impart; 
Root  out  the  world's  infatuation, 
Tho'   it  be   done    with    keenest 

smart:  [weary'd 

Thrice  happy  they,  who  tread  un- 
The  path  of  true  simplicity! 
They  as  wise  virgins  are  prepared 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom  cheer- 
fully. 

513.      T.  22. 

]VlEEK,  patient  Lamb  of  God, 

impart  [heart; 

Thy   meekness   to  my  stubborn 


Grant  me  to  keep  thee  full  in  view, 
And  thy  example  to  pursue. 

2  Thy  blood  preserve  my  garments 

clean 
From  ev'ry  spot  and  stain  of  sin: 
As  a  wise  virgin,  to  prepare 
For  meeting  thee,  be  all  my  care. 

3  Bestow  on  me  a  simple  mind, 
To  ev'ry  hurtful  fancy  blind; 
Thy  meekness,  true  sincerity, 
And  needful  wisdom  grant  to  me. 

4  Thou  hoty,  spotless   Lamb  of 
God,  [abode: 

My    worthless    heart  make  thy 
O  may  I  in  thy  image  grow, 
And  honor  thee  in  all  I  do. 

514.      T.  106. 

A.  SIXGLE  mind  to  me  impart, 
Lord,  may  I  sordid  lucre  flee, 
Nor  set  on  earthly  gain  my  heart, 
Hate  av'rice  as  idolatry ; 
Fix  my  desires  on  things  above, 
Rich  in  possession  of  thy  love. 

2  Let  neither  honors,  pomp,  nor 
pride, 

Nor  this  world's  gaudy  vanity, 
Which  draw  the  soul  from  thee 

aside, 
Beguile  me  from  simplicity : 
May  this  my  highest  honor  be, 
To  be  esteemed,  Lord,  by  thee. 

3  Screen  me  in  each  unguarded 
hour, 

Lord,  under  thy  protecting  care; 
Preserve    me    from    seduction's 

pow'r, 
Lest  fleshly  lusts  my  soul  ensnare: 
May  I  to  av'rice,  lust  and  pride 
Say :  "  Christ  destroy 'd  you  when 

he  dy'd." 

515.*      T.  15. 

JuORD,  grant  to  me  a  simple 
By  thee  may  I  be  guided,  [mind, 
And,  as  thy  blessed  will  design'd, 
Have  my  whole  course  decided, 


168     Of  Humility.  Simplicity,  and  Growth  in  Grace 


2  With  this  desire  'fore  thee  I 
Asham'd  of  my  demerit,  [bow, 
Ah,  take  without  exception  now, 
My  body,  soul  and  spirit. 

516.*     T.  208. 

VV  OULD  we,  sinners  needy, 
Here  on  earth  already 
Heav'nly  joys  possess; 
Jesus  nought  desireth, 
Or  of  us  requireth, 
For  our  rest  and  peace, 
But  that  we — like  children  be; 
Since  he  all  our  wants  redresses, 
Soothes  all  our  distresses. 

517.*     T.  151. 

AMIDST  this  world's  profane- 
May  I  thy  truth  confess ;       [ness, 
In  prim'tive  way  and  plainness, 
Thy  servant  be  thro'  grace; 
Nor  fear,  nor  int'rest  ever 
Cause  me  to  turn  aside, 
Or  my  connexion  sever 
With  thy  redeemed  bride. 

518.*      T.22. 

v>HRIST  is  the  Vine,  we  branches 

are; 
Without  him  we  no  fruit  can  bear : 
For  of  ourselves  we  cannot  thrive, 
'Tis  he  who  gives  us  pow'r  and 

life. 

2  Lord,  thou  hast  chosen  us,  that 
we  [thee : 

Should  bear  well-pleasing-  fruit  to 
O  make  us  fruitful  to  thy  praise; 
1'reserve  us  from  all  barrenness. 

519.      T.  11. 

J  ESUS,  who  for  me  hast  dy'd, 
Grant,  I  may  in  thee  abide : 
Set  me,  Lord,  unto  thy  praise; 
Water  me  with  showYs  of  grace. 

2  Make  my  heart  a  garden  fair, 
Which   such   pleasant  fruit  may 
As  affords  true  joy  to  thee    [bear 
And  thv  Father  constanllv. 


3  In  thy  garden  here  below 
AYater  me,  that  I  may  grow  ; 
When  all  grace  to  me  is  giv'n, 
Then  transplant  me  into  heav  n. 

520.*     T.  167. 

As  the  branches  are  connected 
With  the  vine,  ev'n  so  thro' grace, 
A  close  union  is  effected         [ness 
'Twixt  the  Lord  our  Righteous - 
And  believers,  who,  tho' feeble, 
Life  and  pow'r  from  him  derive, 
And  thereby  are  render'd  able, 
Bearing  fruit,  to  grow  and  thrive. 

521.*      T.  10. 

VI  OULD  we  by  our  behaviour 
Show  that  we  love  our  Saviour ; 
He  only  can  instruct  us, 
And  in  the  way  conduct  us. 

2  Thro'  his  atonement's  powers, 
O  may  we  bloom  like  Mowers, 
And  by  his  grace  and  blessing, 
Bear  fruits  to  him  well-pleasing. 

522.*      T.  185. 

IN  thy  love  and  knowledge,  gra- 
cious Saviour, 
May  we  more  and  more  abound: 
Thy  complete    atonement    shall 

for  ever, 
Of  our  doctrine  be  the  ground, 
Grant,  that  all  may,  in  thy  word 
believing,  [cleaving, 

And  to  thee  the  Vine  as  branches 
Thro'  thy  Father's  nursing  care, 
Fruit  unto  thy  honor  bear. 

523.*      T.  4. 

liORD  Jesus,  be  near, 

Thou  seest  us  here ; 

Unite  us  in  heart: — Dear  Lord, 
come  and  bless  us  ;  our  Broth- 
er thou  art. 

2  Soon  make  us  to  be 
Well-pleasing  to  thee; 

"lis  lime,  and  'tis  right, — To 
bring  forth  some  fruit  which 
may  yield  thee  delight. 


Of  Resignation,  Confidence,   &c. 


16f 


3  From  this  very  day, 

We  will  not  delay 

To  follow  the  Lamb, — To  serve 

him  with  gladness,  and  honor 

his  name. 

524*     T.  228. 

JL  HIS  one  thing1  needful  grant 

to  us, 
By  faith  to  view  thee  on  the  cross, 


Bleeding  for  our  salvation; 

Then,  'midst  all  weakness,  we  in- 
deed 

Shall  still  from  grace  to  grace 
proceed, 

Lord,  in  thy  congregation : 

May  none — ground  on 

Empty  notions — or  good  motions 

His  religion, 

Without  pow'r  and  life's  fruition. 


XXVIII.    Of  Resignation,   Confidence,  and  Patience  in 
Tribulation. 


525*     T.  151. 

X  S  God  my  strong  Salvation  ? 

No  enemy  I  fear ; 

He  hears  my  supplication, 

Dispelling  all  my  care: 

If  he,  my  Head  and  Master, 

Defends  me  from  above, 

What  pain  or  what  disaster 

Can  part  me  from  his  love? 

2  Of  this  I  am  persuaded, 
And  boast  now  openly, 

That  he,  whose  love  ne'er  faded, 

Is  always  kind  tome; 

He  aid  to  me  dispenses, 

He  stands  at  my  right  hand ; 

Yea,  when  a  storm  advances, 

'Tis  calm  at  his  command. 

3  The  ground  of  my  profession 
Is  Jesus  and  his  blood; 

He  gives  me  the  possession 
Of  everlasting  Good; 
Myself,  and  whatsoever 
Is  mine,  I  cannot  trust ; 
The  gifts  of  Christ  my  Saviour 
Remain  my  only  boast. 

4  My  Jesus  and  his  merit 
Are  all  my  aim  and  care ; 
Were  he  not  with  my  spirit, 
Ah!  I  should  soon  despair; 
T'  appear  'fore  my  Creator 
I  never  could  desire, 

He'd  to  my  sinful  nature 
Prove  a  consuming  fire. 


5  'Tis  Jesus  Christ  who  taketh 
Away  sin,  death  and  woe, 
And  by  his  blood  he  maketh 
Each  spot  as  white  as  snow; 
Free  from  that  condemnation 
Which  sinners  else  must  find, 

I  joy  in  his  salvation 
With  an  embolden'd  mind. 

6  His  Spirit  is  the  sov'reign 
Possessor  of  my  heart ; 
There  he  alone  shall  govern, 
And  slavish  fear  depart; 
He  gives  his  benediction, 
Yea,  helpeth  me  to  cry 
Abba,  when  in  affliction, 
With  child-like  fervency. 

7  His  Spirit  cheers  my  spirit 
With  many  a  precious  word, 
That  I  shall  jo}^  inherit, 

By  trusting  in  the  Lord; 
Since  after  tribulation, 
All  those  who  Jesus  love 
Have  that  blest  expectation 
To  live  with  him  above. 

8  Should  earth  lose  its  foundation, 
He  stands  my  lasting  Rock; 

No  temp'ral  desolation 
Shall  give  my  love  a  shock ; 
I'll  cleave  to  Christ  my  Saviour, 
No  object,  small  or  great, 
Nor  height,  nor  depth,  shall  ever 
Me  from  him  separate. 


470  Of  Resignation, 

526.      T.  14. 

IjOD   is  my   Saviour   and  my 

Light, 
Why  should  I  be  dismay'd? 
'Tis  he  defends  my  life ;  of  whom 
Then  need  I  be  afraid  ? 

2  Hear  my  requests,  O  Lord,  and 
An  answer  full  of  grace :  [give 
Thy  face  thou  bidstmeseek,  and  I 
fceply,  "  I'll  seek  thy  face." 

3  Lord,  do  not  in  displeasure 
Thyself,  nor  me  reject;  [hide 
The  aid  which  I  have  had  before, 
From  thee  I  still  expect. 

4  Wait  still  on  God,  my  soul! 
from  him 

All  needful  strength  derive : 
Tho'  he  delay,  he  will  at  length 
The  fainting"  heart  revive. 

527.*      T.  208. 

J  ESUS,  source  of  gladness, 
Comfort  in  all  sadness, 
Thou  canst  end  my  grief; 

1  for  thee  am  waiting, 
Ardently  intreating 

Thee  for  thy  relief:  [name 

Slaughter'd  Lamb, — thy  saving 
Yields  to  me  far  greater  pleasure 
Than  all  worldly  treasure. 

2  God  is  my  salvation, 
Joy  and  consolation; 
With  the  world  I've  done; 
To  pride's  vain  pretension 
I  pay  no  attention, 
Av'rice  I  disown ; 

Perils,   loss, — shame,  death  and 

cross, 
Sufferings  e'er  so  keen,  shall  never 
Me  from  Jesus  sever. 

3  If  the  Lord  protect  me, 
Sin  cannot  infect  me, 
Nought  can  do  me  harm ; 
Altho'  Satan  rageth, 
Christ  the  storm  assuageth 
By  his  mighty  arm: 

Would  the  foe — his  malice  show, 


Confidence,  and 

Since  Christ  is  my  strength  and 

1  dread  not  his  power.        [tower, 

4  Gloomy  thoughts  must  vanish, 

Jesus  doth  replenish 

Me  with  heav'nly  peace ; 

Who  the  Saviour  loveth, 

By  experience  proveth 

Grief  is  chang'd  to  bliss ; 

Tho'  I  here — reproach  must  bear, 

Yet  he  turneth  all  my  sadness 

In  to  joy  and  gladness. 

528.     T.  22. 

VV  HO  can  condemn,  since  Christ 

hathdy'd? 
I,  by  his  blood,  am  justify'd: 
He  ever  lives  to  intercede, 
And  send  me  help  in  tune  of  need. 

2  What  can  from  Christ  me  sepa- 
rate ? 

Shall  trials  howsoever  great, 
Shall  tribulation  or  distress, 
Shall  peril,  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 

3  O  no,  in  all  things  I  shall  prove 
Conqu'ror  through  him,  who  me 

did  love ; 
My  Lord  obtain'd  the  victory, 
Sufficient  is  his  grace  for  me. 

4  O  love  unbounded !  refuge  sure! 
My  helpless  soul  now  lives  secure; 
Long  as  in  thee,  O  Lord,  I  trust, 

1  know  I  never  shall  be  lost. 

529.*      T.  22. 

J  ESUS,  my  All,  my  highest  Good! 
Who  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy 

blood, 
When  confidence  in  thee  I  place, 
My  soul  is  fill'd  with  joy  and 

peace.  , 

2  Where  should  I  turn,  or  how 
thee  leave?  [cleave; 

Jesus,  to  thee  my  mind  doth 
With  thee  my  heart  hath  always 

found 
True  counsel,  comfort,  help  a- 

bound. 


Patience  in  Tribulation. 


171 


o  All  who  possess  true  faith  and 
love, 

This  daily  by  experience  prove, 

That  they  who  simply  put  then- 
trust 

In  Jesus  Christ,  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

4  None  can  be  so  o'erwhelm'd 
with  grief, 

But  he  in  Christ  may  find  relief; 
All  misery,  however  great, 
His  comforts  can  alleviate. 

5  Jesus,  my  only  God  and  Lord, 
What    comfort    doth    thy   name 

afford ! 
Xo  friend  on  earth  can  ever  be 
Compar'd  for   faithfulness  with 

thee. 

6  Were  health,  and  strength,  and 
friends  withdrawn, 

Were  ev'ry  earthly  comfort  gone, 
If  I  have  thee,  I  have  howe'er 
What  me  eternally  can  cheer. 

7  O  Lord,  preserve  me  sound  in 
faith, 

Thine  let  me  be  in  life  and  death ; 
May  nothing  pluck  me  from  thy 

hand, 
Lead  me  in  safety  to  the  end. 

530.      T\  590. 

JN  O  more  with  trembling  heart 
A  multitude  of  things,  [1  try 

Still  wishingto  find  out  that  point 
From  whence  salvation  springs; 
My    anchor's    cast,    cast    on    a 

ground, 
Where  I  shall  ever  rest 
From  all  the  labor  of  my  thoughts, 
And  workings  of  my  breast. 

2  What  is  my  anchor,  if  you  ask? 
A  hungry,  helpless  mind, 
Diving,  with  mis'ry  for  its  weight, 
Till  firmest  grace  it  find : 
What  is  my  ground?  'Tis  Jesus 

Christ, 
Whom  faithless  eyes  pass  o'er; 
A  Refuge  here  each  troubled  soul. 
May  find,  tho'  tempests  roar. 


531.     T. 580. 

THAT  I  am  thine,  my   Lord 
and  God,  [blood, 

Ransom'd  and  sprinkled  with  thy 
Repeat  that  word  once  more, 
With  such  an  energy  and  light, 
That  this  world's  flattery  or  spite 
To   shake  me   never   may    have 
pow'r. 

2  From   various  cares  my  heart 
retires;  [sires, 

Tho'  deep  and  boundless  its  de- 
I'm  now  to  please  but  One, 
Him,  before  whom  the  eiders  bow; 
With  him  I  am  engaged  now, 
And  with  the  souls  that  are  his 
own. 

3  This  is  mv  jov,  which  ne'er  can 
fail, 

To  see  my  Saviour's  arm  prevail, 
To  mark  the  steps  of  grace; 
How  new-born  souls,  convine'dof 
sin,  [clean, 

Yet   by  his  precious  blood  made 
Extol  his  name  in  ev'ry  place. 

4  With  these  my  happy  lot  is  cast, 
Thro'  the  world's   deserts  rude 

and  waste, 
Or  thro'  its  gardens  fair: 
Whether    the   storm    of  malice 

sweeps, 
Or  all  in  dead  supineness  sleeps, 
Still  to  go  on,  be  all  my  care. 

5  See  the  dear  sheep,    by  Jesus 
drawn, 

In  blest  simplicity  move  on, 
They  trust  his  Shepherd-crook; 
Beholders  many  faults  will  find, 
But  they  can  guess  at  Jesus'mind, 
Content,  if  written  in  his  book. 

6  O  all  ye  just,  ye  rich,  ye  wise, 
Who  deem  th'  atoning  sacrifice, 
A  doctrine  weak  and  slight! 
Grant  but,  I  may  (the  rest's  your 

own) 
In  shame  and  poverty  sit  down 
At  this  one  well-spring  of  delight. 


itta 


Of  Resignation,  Confidence,  and 


7  Indeed  had  Jesus  ne'er  been  slain, 
Or  could  aught  make  his  ransom 

vain, 
That  it  avail' d  no  more; 
Were  his  unbounded  mercy  fled, 
Were  he  no  more  the  church's 

Head, 
Nor  Lord  of  all,  as  heretofore; 

8  Then,  so  refers  my  state  to  him, 
Unwarranted  I  must  esteem, 
And  wretched  all  I  do  ; 

Ah !  my  heart  throbs,  and  seizeth 

fast  [last, 

That  cov'nant,  which  will    ever 

It  knows,  it  knows  these  thing's 

are  true. 

9  Yes,  my  dear  Lord,  in  foll'wing 
thee, 

Not  in  the  dark  uncertainly 
This  foot  obedient  moves ; 
'Tis  with  a  Brother  and  a  King1, 
Who  many  to  this  yoke  will  bring, 
Who  ever  lives  and  ever  loves. 

10  Now  then,  my  Way,  my  Truth, 
my  Life,  [strife, 

Henceforth  let  sorrow,  doubt  and 
Drop  off  like  autumn  leaves ; 
Henceforth,  as  privileg'd  by  thee, 
Simple  and  undistracted  be 
My   soul,    which   to   thy  mercy 
cleaves. 

1 1  Let  me  my  weary  mind  recline 
On  that  eternal  love  of  thine, 
And  human  thoughts  forget; 
Childlike  attend  what  thou  wilt 

say, 
Go  forth  and  do  it,  while  'tis  day, 
Vet  never  leave  my  safe  retreat. 

12  At  all  times  to  my  spirit  bear 
An  inward   witness,  strong  and 

clear, 
Of  thy  redeeming  pow'r ; 
This  will  instructthy  child  aright, 
This  will  impart  the  needful  light, 
For  exigence  of  ev'ry  hour. 

13  Now  then  the  sequel  is  well 
weigh'd, 

I  cast  myself  upon  thy  aid, 


A  sea,  where  none  can  sink ; 
Yea,  thereon  I  depend,  poor  worm, 
Believing  that  thou  wilt  perform 
Beyond  whate'er  I  ask  or  think. 

5Z2.     T.  14. 

JjLOW  happy  we,  when  guilt  is 

gone! 
This  alters  our  whole  frame ; 
The  same  occasions  still  come  on, 
But  we  are  not  the  same. 

2  The  load  which  caus'd  us  anx- 
ious care 

No  more  doth  weigh  us  down, 
For  Christ  the  burden  helps  to 

bear, 
We  bear  it  not  alone. 

3  While  we  at  honest  labor  toil, 
Our  hearts  may  be  at  ease ; 
For  if  our  Saviour  on  us  smile, 
'Midst  trouble  we  have  peace. 

4  Sick  outwardly,  or  in  distress 
We  may  be,  'tis  confest; 

But  the  believer  ne'ertheless, 
In  trials  finds  he's  blest. 

5  Have  we  thro'  dang'rous  paths 
to  rove, 

The  shades  of  death  to  pass, 
Our  shield  eternal  is  his  love, 
Our  light,  his  glorious  face. 

6  Thy  secret  hand  we  bless ;  on 
thee, 

O  Lord,  we  can  depend, 
Thou  betwixt  us  and  misery 
Of  ev'ry  kind  dost  stand. 

533.*      T.  212. 

1  HE  will  of  God  is  always  best, 
His  will  be  done  for  ever; 
Those  who  confide  in'him  are  blest, 
And  prove  his  love  and  favor. 
He  helps  indeed — in  time  of  need, 
'Midst  chastisements  he  saveth; 
Those  who  depend — on  God  their 

Friend, 
He  never,  never  lcaveth. 


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173 


2  His  comforts  daily  me  sustain, 
He  lends  me  his  assistance ; 
To  what  he  doth  for  me  ordain 
I'll  yield  without  resistance : 
True  is  his  word — that  ev'n  the 

Lord 
My  hairs  in  mercy  numbers  : 
He  guards  and  wakes,— care  of 

me  takes, 
And  all  my  wants  remembers. 

534.*      T.  14. 

WhATE'ER    our   God    doth, 

must  be  right, 
Altho'  it  cause  us  pain  ; 
For  God  is  love,  and  ever  will 
The  source  of  love  remain. 

2  The  church's    Head  we  thee 

confess, 
Thou  of  thine  own  tak'st  care; 
Jesus,  thy  will  be  always  done! 
This  be  our  wish  andpray'r. 

535.      T.  590. 

SlNCE   we  can't  doubt  God's 

equal  love, 
Immeasurably  kind, 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 
Be  ev'ry  wish  resign'd ; 
Good,  when  he  gives,  supremely 

good; 
Nor  less  when  he  denies ; 
Ev'n  crosses  from  his  sov'reign 

hand 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

2  Whate'er  I  ask,  I  surely  know, 

And  steadfastly  believe, 

He  will  the  thing  desir'd  bestow, 

Or  else  a  better  give ; 

To  thee  I  therefore,  Lord,  submit 

My  ev'ry  fond  request, 

And  own,  adoring  at  thy  feet, 

Thy  will  is  always  best. 

536.*      T.  234. 

JESUS,  my  AH,  my  soul's  best 

Friend, 
To  thee  myself  I  now  deliver; 


Whate'er  comes  from  thy  faithful 
hand,  [ever, 

How  hard  it  be,  how  strange  so- 

I'll  take  it  with  a  passive  heart; 

And  tho'  I  cannot  shout  for  glad- 
ness, 

But  keenly  feel  affliction's  dart, 

O  may  I  not  be  sunk  in  sadness  1 

May  I  with  cheerfulness, 

In  thy  ways  acquiesce, 

Nor  murmur  at  thy  dispensation ; 

But  simply  trusting  thee, 

On  thy  fidelity 

Depend  with  humble  resignation-. 

537.     T.  22. 

Desponding  soul,  thou 

need'st  not  fear, 
Since  God  thy  ev'ry  pray'r  doth, 

hear, 
In  his  own  time  he'll  surely  grant, 
As  he  thinks  fit,  what  thou  dost 

want. 

2  For  he  thy  case  doth  under- 
stand, [hand. 

Himself  will  take  thy   cause  in 

The  scale  will  turn,  and  thou 
shalt  be 

Asham'd  of  thy  anxiety. 

538.*      T.  79. 

A  'LL  spare  all  needless  thinking, 
Nor  shall  my  mind  be  shrinking 
Concerning  what  may  be; 
I'll  follow  thy  kind  leading, 
Dear  Lord,  in  each  proceeding ; 
That  thou'rt  my  All  sufficeth  me. 

539.      T.  9. 

VV  HAT,  my  soul,  should  bow 

thee  down, 
Perils  or  temptation? 
Is  not  Christ  upon  the  throne 
Still  thy  strong  salvation? 

2  Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 

Thy  almighty  Saviour; 

He,  who  death  for  thee  endur'd. 

Surely  will  deliver. 

2 


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Of  Resignation,  Confidence,  and 


3  Mention  to  him  ev'ry  want, 
Yea,  whate'er  doth  grieve  thee; 
If  for  comfort  thou  dost  pant, 
Jesus  will  relieve  thee. 

4  Turn,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 
Quickly  turn  to  Jesus, 

He  will  do  for  thee  what's  best, 
Heal  all  thy  diseases. 

5  Mourn,  whene'er  thou  hast  for- 
got 

Him,  whose  great  compassion 
Never  fails,    whose  blood  hath 

bought 
Thy  complete  salvation. 

6  Earthly  things  do  not  regard, 
Trust  in  Jesus'  favor, 

He  will  be  thy  great  reward, 
And  thy  shield  for  ever. 

540.*      T.  16. 

STORMS  of  trouble  may  assail 
Yea,  life's  vessel  overwhelm ;   [us, 
Yet  no  danger  need  appal  us, 
If  our  Saviour  guide  the  helm. 

2  If  with  willing  resignation, 
Free  from  care,  we  acquiesce 
In  his  ways,  his  consolation 
"Will  alleviate  our  distress. 

3  God  is  mighty  to  deliver, 
None  his  power  can  withstand; 
In  all  trials  whatsoever 

He  will  be  our  gracious  Friend. 

4  "When  his  hour  strikes  for  re- 
lieving, 

Help  breaks  forth  amazingly, 
And  to  shame  our  anxious  griev- 
Often  unexpectedly.  [ing, 

541.      T.  22. 

WHEN  by  adversity  I'm  try'd, 
In  God,  my  Rock,  I  will  confide, 
'Midst  trials,  whatsoe'er  they  be, 
Rely  on  his  fidelity. 

2  I'll  trust  my  great  Physician's 

skill, 
Resign'd  obey  his  blessed  will ; 


For  each  disease  he  knows  what's 

fit, 
He's  wise  and  good,  and  I  submit. 

3  Altho'  his  med'cine  cause  me 
smart,  [part, 

And  wound  me  in  the  tend'rest 
It  is  with  a  design  to  cure, 

1  must  and  will  his  touch  endure. 

4  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  afford  me 
grace, 

In  ev'ry  trial  thee  to  praise: 
O  let  thy  sacred  will  be  mine, 
To  thee  myself  I  now  resign. 

542.*      T.  83. 

3xY  Redeemer  knoweth  me, 
Both  in  joy  and  in  affliction ; 
O  my  soul,  now  joyful  be, 
Trust  thy  Shepherd's  kind  direc- 
tion: 
His  own  sheep  he  knows  by  name, 
And  to  bless  them  is  his  aim. 

2  Unexampled  is  that  love 

By  which  we're  with  him  con- 
nected; 
If  we  aught  distressing  prove, 
Jesus  is  thereby  affected; 
We  his  watchful  love  and  care 
In  all  trials  richly  share. 

543.      T.  590. 

XjY  Christ  we're  screen'd,  with 

tender  care, 
From  vain  and  worldly  noise: 
Ye,  who  God's  happy  children  are, 
Can  in  the  Lord  rejoice, 
And  walk  in  union  with  your  God, 
Who  is  your  nearest  Friend, 
Upon  life's  rough  and  dang'rous 
In  safety  to  the  end.  [road, 

544.*     T.  90. 

TlIRICE  happy  are  the  feeble 
souls,  [God ! 

Whose  strength  is   only  in  their 

Since  each  the  fiercest  pow'rs 
controls, 

By  faith  in  Jesus'  precious  blood: 


Patienee  in  Tribulation. 


175 


In  combat  they  maintain  the  field, 
Because  Jehovah  is  their  Shield. 

545.*     T.  195. 

DOTH  our  gracious  Saviour, 

In  so  many  evils, 

Which  the  foe  at  christians  levels, 

Kindly  guard  and  keep  us : 

Ah j  how  should  we  praise  him, 

In  all  things  extol  and  bless  him ! 

Love  should  so — ardent  glow, 

As  to  make  us  ever 

Cleave  to  Christ  our  Saviour. 

546.      T.  22. 

God  of  my  life!  on  thee  I  call, 
Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall; 
When  the  great  water-floods  pre- 
vail, [to  fail ! 
Leave  not  my  trembling    heart 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless,  and 
the  faint !  [complaint  ? 

Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open 

door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor ! 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with 
thee,  [plea  ? 

And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's 
Doth  not  the  word  still  fix'd  re- 
main, [vain  ? 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not 
bear,  [pray'r ; 

Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer 
But  a  pray'r-hearing",  answ'ring 

God, 
Supports  me  under  ev'ry  load. 

5  Poor  tho'  I  am,  despis'd,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not; 
And  be  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes 

to  plead. 

547.*     T.  580. 

JESUS,  our    Guardian,    Guide 

and  Friend, 
Now  thy  protecting  wings  extend, 


Thy  children  save  from  harm; 
Would  Satan  seek  us  to  devour, 
Against    his    malice,    craft   and 

pow'r, 
Defend  us   by   thy  outstretch'd 

arm. 

548.*      T.  68. 

T  HANKS  for  ever  be, 
Jesus,  unto  thee, 
That  thy  strength  doth  us  enable 
To  adhere  to  thee,  tho'  feeble; 
That  thou  hear'st  our  pray'rs, 
And  regard'st  our  tears. 

519.      T.  149. 

'MlDST  all  trials  may  1  cleave 
Unto  thee,  my  Saviour ; 
Ah,  my  inmost  soul  doth  grieve 
When  I  miss  that  favor : 
Might  thy  grace — but  always, 
And  thy  constant  nearness, 
Keep  my  soul  in  clearness ! 

550.     T.  167. 

J.  HO'  by  trials  strong  surround- 

ed, 
Yet,  thro'  Jesus'  gracious  care, 
This  poor  heart  is  not  confounded, 
He  doth  all  my  suff 'rings  share ; 
On  his  pow'rful  aid  reclining, 
Calm  I'll  ev'ry  grief  sustain, 
Bear  the  cross  without  repining, 
Till  the  glorious  crown  I  gain. 

551.*     T.  15. 

.A.  RE  we  in  e'er  so  great  distress, 
Our  God  can  us  deliver; 
And  should  he  not,  he  ne'ertheless 
Shall  be  our  God  for  ever. 

552.*      T.  583. 

At  last  he's  blest,  who,  by  the 
Saviour's  blood, 

Was  cleans'd  while  here,  and 
made  an  heir  of  God; 

Ev'n  now  the  acceptable  year 
draws  nigh, 

The  day,  which  turns  our  sor- 
rows into  joy. 


176 


Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 


2  At  last  God's   servant!  cease- 
less joys  shall  reap, 

Who,  bearing-  precious  seed,  go 

forth  and  weep; 
If  they,  'midst  sufFring,  faithful 

here  abide,  [glorify'd. 

They  shall  with  Jesus  there  be 

3  My  soul,  tho'  here  by  various 
trials  prov'd,  [art  lov'd : 

Believe  that  by  thy  Saviour  thou 
Submit  thy  will  to  his ;  with  pa- 
tience wait,  [translate. 
Soon  he  to  perfect  bliss  will  thee 


553. 


T.  1! 


▼V  HO  overcometh  shall  abide 

for  ever 
A  pillar  in  God's  temple  thro'  his 

grace, 
Adorned  with  the  name  of  God 

our  Saviour, 
And  of  Jerusalem  his  chosen  place; 
Lord,  make  the  feeble 
Watchful  and  able, 
That  they  be  stable, 
And  vict'ry  gain. 


XXIX.    Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 


554.*     T.  235. 

TE  DEUM    EAUDA2M7S. 

LiORD  GOD,  thypraisewesing, 

To  thee  our  thanks  we  bring. 

Both  heav'n  and  earth  doth  wor- 
ship thee, 

Thou  Father  of  eternity. 

To  thee  all  angels  loudly  cry, 

The  heav'ns  and  all  thepow'rs  on 
high : 

Cherubs  and  seraphim  proclaim 

And  cry  thrice  holy  to  thy  name: 

Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 

Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 

Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 

The  Lord  of  Sabaoth! 

With  splendor  of  thy  glory  spread 
Is  heav'n  and  earth  replenished. 
Th'  apostles'  glorious  company, 
The  prophets'  fellowship,  praise 

thee. 
The  noble  and  victorious  host 
Of  martyrs   make  of  thee  their 

boast. 
The  holy  church,  in  ev'ry  place 
Throughout  the  earth,  exalts  thy 

praise. 
Thee,    Father,  God    on  heaven's 

throne, 
Thy  only  and  beloved  Son, 


The  Holy  Ghost,  who  Christ  dis- 
plays, [and  praise. 
The  church  dotli  worship,  thank 

O  Christ,  thou  glorious  King,  we 

own 
Thee  to  be  God's  eternal  Son. 
Thou,  undertaking  in  our  room, 
Didst  not  abhor  the  virgin's  womb. 
The  pains  of  death  o'ercome  by 

thee, 
Made  heav'n  to  all  believers  free. 

;  God's  ] 

thy  seat, 
And  in  thy  Father's  glory  great; 
And  we  believe  the  day's  decreed, 
When  thou  shalt  judge  the  quick 

and  dead. 

Promote,  \v'e  pray,  thy  servants' 
good,  [blood; 

Redeem'd  with  thy  most  precious 
Among  thy  saints  make  us  ascend 
To  glory  that  shall  never  end. 
Thy  people  with  salvation  crown, 
Bless  those,  O  Lord,  that  are  thy 
own :  [  vance 

Govern  thy  church,  and,  Lord,  ad- 
For  ever  thine  inheritance. 

From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  thee: 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 


Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving.  177 


World  without  end,  for  evermore. 
Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,   we  humbly 

pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us  all ; 
Have  mercy  on  us,   when  we  call. 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 
According-  to  our  confidence. 
Lord,  we  have  put  our  trust  in 

thee, 
Confounded  let  us  never  be. 

Amen! 

555*     T.  132. 

A.LL  glory    to    the    sov 'reign 

Good, 
And  Father  of  compassion! 
To  God  our  help  and  sure  abode; 
Whose  gracious  visitation 
Renews  his  blessings  ev'ry  day, 
And  taketh  all  our  griefs  away: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory ! 

2  The  heav'nly  hosts  with  awe 
show  forth 

The  praise  of  their  Creator; 
All  creatures,  both  in  heav'n  and 

earth, 
Whate'er  exists  in  nature, 
Speak  their  divine  Original, 
Impress'd  most  wisely  on  them 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory!    [all: 

3  What  is  created  by  our  God 
Enjoys  his  preservation; 

He  doth  extend  o'er  all  abroad 
His  father -like  compassion; 
Throughout  the  kingdom  of  his 
grace  [ness : 

Prevail  his  truth  and  righteous- 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory ! 

4  In  my  distress  I  rais'd  with  faith 
To  God  my  supplication ; 
MySaviourrescu'dmefrom  death, 
And  gave  me  consolation; 

This  makes  my  heart  with  thank- 
fulness 
Rejoice  before  the  God  of  grace: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory ! 

5  The  Lord  hath  ever  to  his  flock 
Kept  without  separation; 


He  doth  abide  our  Shield   and 

Rock, 
Our  peace  and  cur  salvation ; 
He  leads  us  with  a  mother's  care, 
Protects    from    danger,    guards 

from  fear : 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

6  Yea,  when    all  creatures  here 
deny 

Their  help  and  consolation, 
Our  great  Creator  then  is  nigh 
With  succor  and  compassion, 
And  sets  the  humble  souls  at  rest, 
That  live  forsaken  and  opprest: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

7  As  long  as  1  have  breath  in  me 
I  will  sound  forth  his  praises; 
Etis  precious,  saving  name  shall  be 
Exalted  in  all  places ; 

My  heart,  with  all  thy  strength 
adore  [pow'r, 

The  God  of  grace,  the  God  of 
And  give  him  all  the  glory ! 

8  Ye  who  profess  his  sacred  name, 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory ! 

Ye  who  his  pow'r  know  and  pro- 
claim, 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory ! 
Rejoice,  from  all  vain  idols  freed, 
The  Lord  is  God,he's  God  indeed: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory ! 

9  ISTow  then  before  his  face  ap- 
pear, 

With  praises  and  thanksgiving, 
With  awe  his  holy  name  revere, 
And  join  with  all  the  living, 
T'  extol  the  wonders    he    hath 
wrought,  [thought : 

His    mighty    deeds,    surpassing 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

556.*      T.  14. 

I'LL  praise  thee  with  my  heart 

and  tongue, 
O  Lord,  my  soul's  delight, 
Declaring  to  the  world  in  song 
Thy  glory,  praise  and  might. 


178  Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 


2  Thou  art  th'  eternal  Source  of 
grace, 

The  Source  of  lasting"  bliss  s 
From  thee  unto  the  human  race 
Flows  ev'ry  happiness. 

3  What  are  we?  what  do  we  pos- 
sess, 

While  here  on  earth  below, 
Which  thy  great  love  and  tender- 
Doth  not  on  us  bestow  ?        [ness 

4  Who  spreads  the  lofty  firma- 
ment, 

And  starry  skies  around? 

Who  makes  the  dew  and  rain  de- 

To  fructify  the  ground  ?      [scend 

5  Who  doth  preserve  our  life  and 
Our  ease  and  safe  abode  ?  [health, 
Who  doth  secure  our  peace  and 
Our  ever  gracious  God.    [wealth? 

6  On  thee,  almighty  Lord  of  hosts, 
Depends  our  life  and  all, 

Thou  keepest  watch  around  our 

coasts, 
Protectest  great  and  small. 

7  Thy  chastisements  are  nought 
but  love; 

When  we  our  sins  confess, 

We  thy  forgiveness  richly  prove  : 

'Tis  thy  delight  to  bless. 

8  Thou   count'st  thy  children's 
sighs  and  tears, 

An  d  know 's t  well  why  they  m ourn ; 
No  tear  too  mean  to  thee  appears 
To  put  into  thy  urn. 

9  Thou,  when  we  are  oppress'd 
with  grief, 

Dost  us  with  pity  view, 
Administ'ring  thy  kind  relief, 
And  lasting  comfort  too. 

10  Why  need  we  mourn,    as  in 
despair, 

And  grieve  both  day  and  night? 
On  him  we'll  cast  our  ev'ry  care, 
Who  gave  us  life  and  light. 

11  Hath  he  not,  from  our  earliest 
days, 

Us  nourish'd  and  maintain'd  ? 


Safe  guarded  us  in  all  our  ways, 
In  dangers  prov'd  our  Friend  ? 

12  God  never  yet  mistakes  hath 
In  Ins  vast  government;       [made 
Xo,  what  he  dotli  permit  or  aid 
Is  blest  in  the  event. 

13  Then  murmur  not,  but  be  re- 
To  his  most  holy  will ;  [sign'd 
Peace,  rest  and  comfort  thou  wilt 
My  soul,  in  being  still.  [find, 

557.*     T.  277. 

IN  OW  unite  to  render  praises 
To  Jehovah,   to    our    God,  and 

magnify 
His  great  name  in  all  your  places, 
Ye  his  people,    ye  who  are  his 

property ; 
For  his  goodness,  love  and  favor 
To  his  children  last  for  ever; 
He  is  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
Pard'ning  all  our  trespasses ; 
Still  his  name  by  you  be  praised, 
Who  are  seed  to  Abra'm  raised, 
Spread  his  acts  in  ev'ry  nation, 
Give  him  praises,  give  him  thanks 

and  adoration ! 

2  Yea,  with   joy  ourselves   ad- 
dressing 

To  our  gracious  heav'nly  Father, 

we'll  proclaim 
His  great  mercy  without  ceasing, 
Join  with  angels  to  exalt  his  glo- 
rious name; 
They,  adoring  on  their  faces, 
With   thrice    "  Holy"    sing    his 

praises, 
We  too  will  extol  the  name 
Of  our  God,  and  of  the  Lamb; 
Be  his  glory  ever  sounded, 
And  his  works    which    are   un- 
bounded! 
We,  his  ransom'd  congregation, 
Thank   and  praise  him,  for  our 
blessed  destination. 

3  To  the  throne  go  undismayed, 
Go  with  boldness,  and  approach 

the  mercy-seat, 


Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 


179 


Since  from  God  in   Christ  dis- 
played, 
Nought  but  goodness,  grace  and 

favor  you  can  meet; 
Full  of  love,  he  longs  to  bless  us, 
And  is  ready  to  embrace  us; 
Yea,  to  give  his  flesh  and  blood 
To  us,  as  our  highest  good; 
To  his  table  we're  invited, 
And  thro'  grace  with  him  united, 
So  that  nought  which  may  await 
us,  [separate  us. 

Can  from  Jesus,  and  his  love  e'er 

4  He  hath  now    his    Godhead's 
treasure 

To  the  needy  open'd,  and  hath 

stores  enough,  [ure, 

Therefore  'tis  his  sov'reign  pleas- 

That    no  sinner,    that    not    one 

should  stand  aloof; 
Each  may  take,  as  were  he  named, 
Grace  for  grace,  nor  stand  asham- 
ed, 
Hungry  souls  who  but  believe, 
Of  his  fulness  may  receive; 
And  this  fulness  never  ceaseth, 
Our  enjoyment  still  increaseth ; 
Hence  we  drink,  in  richest  meas- 
ure, 
From  life's  fountain,  draughts  of 
in  exhausted  pleasure. 

5  These  our  falt'ring  lays,  dear 
Saviour,      [ful  hearts  express, 

Which,  tho'  feeble,  yet  our  grate- 
Condescend  t'  accept  in  favor, 
Till  in  glory  we  shall  see  thee  face 

to  face; 
Then  for  all  thy  works  our  praises 
Shall  resound  in  heav'nly  places ; 
There  we  shall  to  thee  our  King 
Joyful  hallelujahs  sing: 
May  from  ev'ry  thing  in  nature 
Praise  be  given  to  the  Creator, 
And  our  lives  and  whole  demeanor 
To   Jehovah,    to    our  God  give 

praise  and  honor. 

558.*     T.  195. 

It  OD  reveals  his  presence ! 
Let  us  now  adore  him, 


And  with  awe  appear  before  him; 

God  is  in  his  temple, 

All  in  us  keep  silence, 

And  before  him  bow  with  rev'- 

rence; 
Him  alone — God  we  own : 
He's  our  Lord  and  Saviour; 
Praise  his  name  for  ever. 

2  God  reveals  his  presence, 
Whom  th'  angelic  legions 
Serve  with  awe  in  heav'nly  regions , 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy! 

Sing  the  hosts  of  heaven  ; 
Praise  to  God  be  ever  given ! 
Condescend — to  attend 
Graciously,  O  Jesus ! 
To  our  songs  and  praises. 

3  O  majestic  Being! 
Were  but  soul  and  body 

Thee  to  serve  at  all  times  ready, 
Might  we,  like  the  angels 
Who  behold  thy  glory, 
Deep  abased  sink  before  thee, 
And,  thro'  grace, — be  always. 
In  our  whole  demeanor, 
To  thy  praise  and  honor. 

4  Grant  us  resignation, 
Hearts  before  thee  bowed, 
With  thy  peace  divine  endowed: 
As  a  tender  flower 

Opens  and  inclineth 

To  the  cheering  sun  which  shineth: 

So  may  we — be  from  thee 

Rays  of  grace  deriving, 

And  thereby  be  thriving. 

5  Lord,  come  dwell  within  us, 
While  on  earth  we  tarry  ; 
Make  us  thy  blest  sanctuary. 

O  vouchsafe  thy  presence, 

Draw  unto  us  nearer, 

And  reveal  thyself  still  clearer. 

Us  direct, — and  protect; 

Thus  we  in  all  places 

Shall  show  forth  thy  praises, 

559.*      T.  341. 

XHOU,  Jesus,  art  our  King! 
Thy  ceaseless  praise  we  sing : 


180  Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 


Praise  shall  our  glad  tongues  em- 
ploy, 
Praise  o'erflow  the  grateful  soul, 
While  we  vital  breath  enjoy, 
While  eternal  ages  roll. 

2  Thou  art  th'  eternal  Light, 
And  shin'st  in  deepest  night: 
WTond'ring  gaz'dth' angelic  train, 
While  thou  bowd'st  the  heav'ns 

beneath, 
Taking  thy  abode  with  man, 
Man  to  save  from  endless  death. 

3  Thou    for    our    griefs    didst 
mourn, 

Thou  hast  our  sickness  borne: 
All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid ; 
Thou  with  unexampled  grace 
All  the  mighty  debt  hast  paid, 
Due  from  Adam's  helpless  race. 

4  Thou  hast  o'erthrown  the  foe; 
God's  kingdom  fix'd below: 
Conqu'ror  of  all  adverse  pow'r, 
Thou  heav'n's  gates   hast  open'd 

wide, 
Thou  thine  own  dost  lead  secure, 
And  to  life  eternal  guide. 

5  Above  the  starry  sky 

Thou  reign'st,  enthron'd  on  high! 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  we  fall: 
Pow'r  supreme  to  thee  is  giv'n, 
As  the  righteous  Judge  of  all, 
Sons  of  earth  and  hosts  of  heav'n. 

6  The  mighty  seraphs  join, 
And  in  thy  praise  combine; 

All  their  choirs  thy  glories  sing, 
Who  shall  dare  with  thee  to  vie, 
Mighty  Lord,  eternal  King, 
Sov'reign  both  of  earth  and  sky ! 

7  The  church  thro'  all  her  bounds 
With  thy  high  praise  resounds : 
The  confessors  fearless  here 
Boldly  praise  their  heav'nly  King; 
Children's  feebler  voices  there 
To  thy  name  hosannas  sing. 

S  'Midst  danger's  blackest  frown, 
Thcc  hosts  of  martyrs  own : 
Pain  and  shame  alike  they  dare, 
Firmly  trusting  in  their  God; 


Glorying  thy  cross  to  bear, 
Sealing  thus  their  faith  with  blood. 

9  Arise,  exert  thy  pow'r 
Thou  glorious  Conqueror ! 
Help  us  to  obtain  the  prize, 
Help  us  well  to  close  our  race; 
That  with  thee,  above  the  skies, 
Endless  joys  we  may  possess. 

560.*      T.  101. 

Thanksgiving,  honor, 

praise  and  might, 
Unto   the  slaughter'd   Lamb   be 

render'd,  [light, 

Who  brought  us  to  his  kingdom's 
And  bought  us  from  all  tongues 

and  kindred ; 
Before  the  world  was  form'd  we 

were  ordain'd 
By  him    to   happiness,    and  life 

which  hath  no  end. 

2  To  Him  who  ever  doth  abide, 
Be  ceaseless  songs   of  praise  re- 
peated, 

By  Christendom,  his  chosen  brich1, 
And  those  in  heav'nly  mansions 

seated ;  [name, 

Th'  angelic  hosts  exalt  his  saving 
And  we  with  all  created  beings  do 

the  same. 

3  By  all  the   saints   around   his 
throne,  [en, 

Andall  th'  angelic  choirs  in  heav- 
WTith   shouts   of  glory  to  God's 

Son,  [be  given. 

Our  King  and  Shepherd,  praise 
They  join  with  us  his  goodness  to 

rehearse, 
His    glorious    name    be    prais'd 

throughout  the  universe ! 

561.*     T.  146. 

Now  let  us  praise  the  Lord 
AVith  body,  soul  and  spirit, 
Who  doth  such  wondrous  things 
Beyond  our  sense  and  merit ; 
Who  from  our  mother's  womb 
And  earliest  infancv 


Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 

564.     T.  00. 


181 


Hatii  done  great  things  for  us, 
Praise  him  eternally ! 

2  O  gracious  God,  bestow 
On  us  while  here  remaining, 
An  ever-cheerful  mind, 
Thy  peace  be  ever  reigning : 
Preserve  us  in  true  faith 
And  christian  holiness : 
That  when  we  go  from  hence 
We  may  behold  thy  face. 

562.*      T.  206. 

A  LMIGHTY  Lord !  : 'J : 

Eternal  Word, 

Creation's  Head, 

By    whom  :!|:  the   worlds    were 

made,* 
Which    in    heav'n's    spacious 
Appear;  [sphere  :j|: 

Who  by  thy  blood 
Brought'st  us  to  God: 
Thee  we  confess  :!(: 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness.  e|: 
*  Heb.  i.  2. 

2  Sure  as  thou  liv'st,  $ 

To  all  things  giv'st 

Both  life  and  pow'r, 

Supporting  :||:  them  each  hour; 

Jehovah,  great  I  AM,  :|j: 

And  Lamb : 

So  sure's  thy  blood 

The  highest  Good 

Of  sinners  poor,  :||: 

Till  death  shall  be  no  more.  :fl: 

563.*      T.  9. 

JL  ILL  permitted  hence  to  go, 
To  behold  my  Saviour, 
Whom  ev'n  here  by  faith  I  know, 
There  in  peace  for  ever : 

2  Till  on  joys  1  once  shall  feast 
Without  intermission, 

Of  which  here  a  partial  taste 
Is  my  blest  fruition : 

3  Till  that  time,  mine  eyes  I'll 
Unto  him  in  spirit ;  [raise 
And  my  feeble  tongue  shall  praise 
His  atoning  merit. 


JL  HE  Lamb   was   slain!  let   us 
adore,  [own, 

With   grateful  hearts  Ills  mercy 
May  all  within  us  evermore 
In  silence  at  his  feet  fall  down ; 
Serve  without  dread,  with  rev*. 

rence  love 
The  Lord,  whose  boundless  grace 
we  prove. 

2  The  Lamb  was  slain!  both  day 
and  night 

Th'  angelic  choirs  his  praises  sing; 
To  him  enthron'd  above  all  height, 
Heav'n's  hosts  celestial  anthems 

bring ; 
While  here  poor  sinners  join  the 

song, 
And  praise  him  with  a  stamm'ring 

tongue. 

3  Gladly  our  own  poor  works  we 
leave, 

For  him  despise  wealth,  pleasure, 

fame, 
To  him  our  souls  and  bodies  give, 
His   death    doth    our    affections 

claim : 
Henceforth  we  own  him  as  our 

Lord, 
His  name  be  by  us  all  ador'd. 

4  Thro'  him  alone  we  live,  for  he 
Hath  drowned  our  transgressions 
In  love's  unfathomable  sea;  [ail 
Fall  prostrate,  lost  in  wonder  fall, 
Ye  sinners,  for  the  Lamb  was  shun, 
Who  dy'd  that  we  might  life  re- 
gain. 

5  As  ground,  when  parch'd  with 
summer's  heat, 

Gladly    drinks   in    the    welcome 

show'r, 
So  may  we,  list'ning  at  his  feet, 
Receive  his   words,   and  feel  his 

pow'r:       , 
May  nothing  in  our  hearts  remain, 
But  this  great  truth,  "the  Lamb 

was  slain !" 


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192  Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 

565.     T.  159. 

ADORED  be  the  Lamb  of  God 
That  he  upon  the  cross 


To  God,    by  his  most  precious 

blood, 
Hath  reconciled  us. 
All  praise  be  giv'n  to  him,  that  we 
Were  born  the  day  of  grace  to  see, 
When  he  his  love  to  us  reveal'd, 
And  thus  our  pardon  seal'd. 

2  To  be  his  priests  and  witnesses 
Is  now  our  happy  lot, 

To  sing-  in  songs  of  endless  praise 
To  Jesus  who  us  bought, 
We  now,  like  Mary,  wish  to  sit 
In  spirit  list'ning  at  his  feet, 
Waiting-  with  lamps  prepar'd  and 

tires  t 
For  Jesus'  marriage-feast. 

3  Meanwhile    his    promises    we 
trust, 

And  join  our  grateful  lays, 

In  concert  with  the  ransom'dhost, 

To  sing  redeeming  grace. 

While  they  who  round  his  throne 

appear 
The  wonders  of  his  love  declare, 
And  sing,  "  The  Lamb  for  us  was 

slain;" 
Our  hearts  reply,  Amen ! 

566.      T.  132. 

OIXG  praises  unto  God  on  high, 
To  him  who  us  created; 
Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  so  nigh 
To  sinful  man  related. 
Rejoicing  Hallelujah  sing, 
Jesus  Jehovah  is  our  King, 
And  gracious  Mediator. 

2  He    calls    us    brethren,    not 

asham'd 
To  bear  our  human  nature! 
Yea,  heirs  of  life  wc  nowarenam'd, 
Joint  heirs  with  our  Creator! 
He  ever  lives  our  cause  to  plead, 
Grants  help  in  ev'rv  time  of  need, 
Praise  to  his  name  for  ever! 


567.      T.  39. 

JL  E  servants  of  God,  your  great 
Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  his  most  ex- 
cellent name;  [extol, 
The  name  all  victorious  of  Jesus 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  He  rules 
over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  in  heaven,  almighty 
to  save, 

And  yet  he  is  with  us,  his  presence 
we  have; 

The  great  congregation  his  tri- 
umphs shall  sing, 

Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus,  our 
King. 

3  Salvation  he  brought  unto  God 
on  the  throne; 

Let  all  sing  rejoicing,  and  honor 

the  Son ; 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels 

proclaim, 
Fall   down  on  their   faces,    and 

worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore  him  and  give 
him  his  right, 

All  glory,  and  power,  and  wis- 
dom, and  might, 

And  honor,  and  blessing,  with 
angels  above, 

And  thanks  never  ceasing  for  in- 
finite love. 

568.      T.  11. 

Brethren,  let  us  join  to  bless 

Jesus  Christ,  our  joy  and  peace; 
Let  our  praise  to  him  be  giv'n, 
Who  is  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'i*. 

2  Jesus,  lo !  to  thee  we  bow, 
Thou  art  Lord,  and  only  Thou ; 
Thou  the  woman's  promis'd  Seed, 
Glory  of  thy  church,  and  Head. 

3  Thee  the  angels  ceaseless  sing, 
Thee  we  praise,  our  Priest  and 

King; 
Worthy  is  thy  name  of  praise, 
Full  of  glory,   full  of  grace. 


Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving.  18: 


4  We  thy  little  flock  adore 
Thee,  our  Lord,  for  evermore! 
Evermore  show  us  thy  love, 
Till  we  join  the  choirs  above! 

569.  T.  22. 

BLESS,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of 

grace!  [praise; 

His  favors  claim  thy  highest 
How  can  the  wonders  he   hath 

wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot  ? 

2  'Twas  he,   my  soul,  that  sent 
his  Son  [done; 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast 
He  paid  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

3  Our  youth  decay'd  his  pow'r 
repairs,  [years; 

His  mercy  crowns  our  growing1 
He  satisfies  our  souls  with  good, 
And  filleth  us  with  heav'nly  food. 

4  Let  the  whole  earth  his  pow'r 
confess, 

Let  all  mankind  adore  his  grace'; 
Let  us  with  all  our  powers  sing 
Praise  to  our  Saviour,  God  and 
King. 

570,  T.  14. 

kj  OME  let  us  join  our  cheerful 

songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne ; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  are  their 

tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  dy'd,'* 
they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus ;" 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  hearts 

reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honor  and  pow'r  divine; 

And  blessings  more  than  we  can 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine,    [give, 


4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

571.  T.  22. 

uE  sing  to  God,  whose  tender 
love  [above, 

Caus'd  him  to  leave  his  throne 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms  be- 
low, 
And  save  them  from  eternal  woe. 

2  On  fallen  men  he  cast  his  eye, 
In  depths  of  mis'ry  saw  them  lie; 
Pity'd  their    state,    resolv'd   to 

come, 
And  suffer  freely  in  their  room. 

3  A  mortal  body  he  assum'd, 
Groan'd,  bled  and  dy'd,  and  was 

entomb'd  ; 
At  length,  the  work  thus  finished, 
Herosetriumphantfrom  the  dead. 

4  To  heavVs  bright  realms  he 
took  his  flight, 

Beyond  the  reach  of  mortal  sight; 
There  pleads  with  God  for  ran- 

som'd  men, 
Thence  will  in  glory  come  again. 

5  To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head, 
Immortal  honors  now  be  paid; 
The  glory  of  his  saving  name 
Our  tongues  shall  evermore  pro- 
claim. 

572.  T.  14. 

O  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to 

sing 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace. 

2  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms 
our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 

In  the  poor  contrite  sinners'  ears, 

'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3  His  grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of 
He  sets  the pris'ners  free;      [sin, 


is* 


Hymns  of  Praise 


His  blood  can  make  the  foulest 

clean, 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

4  He  speaks,  and  list'ning  to  his 
New  life  the  dead  receive;  [voice 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  re- 
The  humble  poor  believe,     [joice, 

3  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise, 

ye  dumb, 
Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ; 
Ye    blind,   behold    your    Saviour 

come ; 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 

573.      T.  14. 

J\  OT  all  the  angels  of  the  sky, 
Nor  happy  saints  above, 
Have  greater  cause  to  praise  than  I 
The  Saviour's  dying  love. 

2  Had  I  an  angel's  heav'nly  tongue, 
Or  seraph's  melody, 

My  theme  should  be  his   praise, 

who  hung 
Upon  the  cross  for  me. 

3  For  thee  he  hangs !    my  soul, 
rejoice; 

For  thee,  my  soul,  expires ; 
Then  sing  his  love  with  thankful 

voice, 
Sing  what  his  love  inspires. 

4  Till  fleeting  time  shall  have  an 
end, 

And  years  shall  cease  to  roll, 
Due  praise  shall  from  his  church 

ascend, 
And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  How  sweet  the  precious  gospel 
sounds 

In  the  believer's  ear! 

This  balsam  heals  his  cank'rlng 

wounds, 
And  dries  each  anxious  tear. 

6  But  tears  of  joy  must  ever  flow 
For  Jesus'  wond'rous  love, 

And  when  I  leave  this  world  below, 
I'll  sing  his  praise  above. 


and  Thanksgiving. 

574.  T.  595. 

-A- WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ! 
Wake    ev'ry   heart,    and    ev'ry 

tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name! 

r 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 
Sing  of  his  rising  pow'r: 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  us,  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Ye  pilgrims  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing! 
Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, 
In  Christ,  th'  eternal  King! 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 
"  Ye  blessed  children,  come!" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

5  There  shall  our  rap tur'd  tongues 
His  endless  praise  proclaim ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

575.  T.  595. 

JL  O  God  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  beloAv  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves    us   safe  from  sin  and 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  snare,    [death, 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 
Unblemish'd  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Once  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  praise  him  for  his  saving 

grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer-God, 
Wisdom  and  pow'r  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 
And  everlasting  songs. 


Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 


185 


576.     T.  83. 

.NOW  with  joyful  songs  appear, 
And  with  humble  adoration, 
'Fore  the  Lord,  he's  always  near 
To  his  ransom'd  congregation. 
With  the  poor  he  deigns  to  dwell: 
He  is  nam'd  Immanuel. 

577.*     T.  121. 

JLN  joyful  hymns  of  praise, 
Like  one  man,  sweetly  raise 
Voices  quite  united; 
With  your  liturgic  lays 
Your  Saviour  is  delighted; 
He'll  with  gracious  ear 
Your  thanksgiving  hear, 
Feel  that  he  is  near! 

578.*     T.  58. 

W  HEN  all  thy  mercies,  Lord, 

to  mind  we  call,  [fall. 

Astonish' d  at  thy  feet  we  humbly 

Grant  us  still  in  future,  thy  kind 

direction, 
Till  in  us  all  the  aim  of  thy  elec- 
tion Be  quite  obtain' d. 

579.*     T.  155. 

A  HOU,  my  Light,  my  Leading- 
star, 
Who  hast  kindly  me  directed, 
And  protected; 
When  thy  mercies,  daily  new, 
I  review, 

In  the  dust  I  fail  before  thee, 
Lost  in  wonder  I  adore  thee, 
They  are  great,  yea  numberless. 

580.      T.  249. 

JLN  humble,  grateful  lays, 
The  Lord  :[|:  of  hosts  we  praise, 
His  saving  name  confess ; 
Yea,  fill'd  with  holy  awe,  revere 
The  Father,  Son  and  Comforter. 
Amen,  Hallelujahs 


Hallelujah! 
Amen,  Hallelujah! 

2  Praise  to  the  slaughter'd  Lamb! 
His  love  :||:  we  will  proclaim, 
Who  dy'd,  us  to  redeem ; 
Let  ev'ry  being,  that  hath  breath, 
Extol  his  meritorious  death. 
From  angels  and  from  men, 
To  the  Lamb  slain 
All  honor  doth  pertain. 

581.*      T.  39. 

O  THAT  we  with  gladness  of 
spirit  for  ever 

Adored  and  praised  our  crucify'd 
Saviour ! 

O  might  each  pulsation  thanks- 
giving express, 

And  each  breath  we  draw  be  an 
anthem  of  praise! 

2  The  Lamb,  who  by  blood  our 

salvation  obtained, 
Took  on  him  our  curse,  and  death 

freely  sustained, 
Is  worthy  of  praises,  let  with  one 

accord 
All  people  say  Amen,  O  praise  ye 

the  Lord! 

582.      T.  230. 

PRAISES,  thanks,  and  adora- 
tion, 

Be  giv'n  to  God  without  cessation. 

To  Jesus  Christ,  our  gracious 
Lord; 

For  his  mercy,  love,  and  favor, 

To  us,  his  flock,  endure  for  ever : 

Bless,  bless  his  name  with  one 
accord. 

To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Hallelujah! 

In  highest  strain 

Praise  the  Lamb  slain! 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  reply,  Amen' 


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XXX.   Of  Prayer  and  Supjrtication, 


583.     T. 583. 

A  HE  love  of  Christ  to  me  is 

greater  far 
Than  outwardly  it  doth  to  man 

appear; 
When  I  before  him  my  complaints 

make  known, 
He   sympathized  with  them  as 

his  own. 

2  I  know  that  in  myself  I  have  no 
pow'r, 

But  'tis  thro'  mercy  I  must  live 

each  hour ; 
His  precious  death  doth  strength 

to  me  afford, 
Thus  I  can  all  things  do,  thro' 

Christ  my  Lord. 

3  As  oft  as  I  approach  the  holy 
place, 

And  bow  'fore  him,  by  whom  I 

live  thro'  grace, 
Then  graciously  he  answers  my 

request, 
And  thus  my  troubled  heart  is 

sooth'd  to  rest. 

4  He  is  my  All,  my  Sacrifice  and 
Priest, 

My  Lord  and  God,  my  Saviour 

Jesus  Christ; 
His  am  I  both  in  body  and  in  soul, 
Me   neither   sin,  nor  Satan   can 

control. 

5  I  daily  drink  the  healing  streams 

of  grace, 
And  gain  new  strength  to  run  my 

future  race; 
He  sheds  abroad  in  me  his  love 

divine,  [mine. 

I  know  that  1  am  his,  and  he  is 

584.*      T.  13C. 

JL  HIS  yields  me  joy, 
That  God  in  his  compassion, 


Doth  not  reject  my  pray'r  and 

supplication, 
But  graciously, 
Regards  my  poverty ; 
That  with  unweary'd  patience  he 

is  ready 
At  all  times  to  attend  to  me  his 

child  most  needy, 
And  to  relieve  my  wants  is  nigh, 
This  yields  me  joy! 

2  Long  as  I  live, 

The  promises  of  Jesus 

I'll  to  myself  apply,  to  me  they're 

precious ; 
When  I  to  him 
My  faithful  Saviour  cleave, 
And,  pond'ring  on  his  wonders, 

kneel  before  him, 
Praise  him  with  tears  of  joy,  and 

in  the  dust  adore  him, 
I  of  his  love  fresh  proofs  receive, 
While  here  I  live. 

3  I'm  well  assur'd 

His  love  to  me  is  tender; 

Therefore  I  now  my  all  to  him 
surrender; 

He's  merciful, 

A  kind  forgiving  Lord; 

Tho'  1  may  not  immediately  ex- 
perience 

The  succor  which  I  ask,  I'll  wait 
with  faith  and  patience, 

For  he  at  last  will  help  afford, 

I'm  well  assur'd. 

4  Praise  ye  the  Lord, 

Whose  kindness,  grace  and  favor 
Unto  his  congregation  lasts  for 
Whose  presence  cheers         [ever; 
His  chosen  witnesses ; 
Where'er  we  are,  to  him  ourselves 

addressing 
In  pray'r,  we  surely  shall  not  fail 

to  share  his  blessing; 
We  therefore  sing  with   one  ac- 
Praise  ve  the  Lord !  [cord 


Of  Prayer  and  Supplication. 


isr 


585.*     T.  16. 

QUITE  alone,  andyetnotlonely, 
I'll  converse  with  God  my  friend 
Now  from  worldly  cares  receding-, 

1  my  time  in  pray'r  will  spend. 

2  O  how  blessed  are  the  moments, 
When   the  Lord   himself  draws 

near, 
When  I  feel  his  gracious  presence, 
And  he  listens  to  my  pray'r ! 

586.  T.  14. 

MANY  complaints  to  Christ  I 
Ev'n  by  a  sigh  relate,  [can 

Which  I  can't  represent  to  man, 
They  are  too  delicate. 

587.  T.  16. 

Ne'ER  dejected— unaffected 
May  I  walk  before  thee  here; 
What  distresses, — or  oppresses, 
Pouring-  in  thy  faithful  ear. 

588.*      T.  580. 

\VlTH  ardent  longing,  at  thy 

feet, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  humbly  wait, 
O  lend  a  gracious  ear 
Unto  my  manifold  complaints; 
T  trust  thou  wiltrelieve  my  wants, 
And  deign  thy  needy  child  to  hear. 

2  Grant  me  an    upright  simple 
heart, 

A  cheerful  mind  to  me  impart, 
Free  from  sin's  galling  load; 
O  may  I  of  my  sinfulness 
Always  retain  a  consciousness, 
But  not  serve  sin ;  forbid  it,  God! 

3  Grant  me   a  harmless,    dove- 
like mind, 

To  true  humility  inclin'd, 
Thy  will  be  mine  indeed; 
O  may  I  labor  constantly 
Endow'd  with  spirit's  poverty, 
From  ev'ry  hurtful  influence  freed. 


4  In  peace  with  all  may  I  be  found. 
Clearly    thy    gospel-truth   pro- 
pound, 

In  praying  faithful  be ; 
A  share  in  others'  welfare  take, 
The  schemes  and  plots  of  Satan 
break,  [thee. 

Fast  bound  unto  thy  church  and 

5  Presence  of  mind  on  me  bestow, 
A  readiness  O  may  I  show 

To  execute  thy  will ; 
When  I  enjoy  the  highest  good, 
Partaking  of  thy  flesh  and  blood, 
My  soul  with  thy  love's  ardor  fill. 

6  May  I  be  serious,  child-like  too, 
In  all  essentials  firm  and  true ; 
Give  me  a  trusty  ear ; 

A  constant,   genuine  brother's 

heart, 
To  sympathize  with  ev'ry  smart, 
And  gladly  others'  burdens  bear. 

7  In  converse  make  me  tractable 
And  mild,  in  storms  invincible, 
And  never  prone  to  yield ; 

May  I  maintain  incessantly 

A  tender  fellowship  with  thee,  ^ 

From  day  to  day  by  grace  upheld. 

8  Thy  unction  O  may  I  obey, 
And  tread  the  pilgrim's  rugged 

way, 
Grant,  I  may  shun  no  toil; 
In  all  my  senses  render  me 
Well  exercis'd,  and  let  me  be 
Anointed  with  thy  gladd'ning-  oil. 

9  What  for  myself  I  thus  request, 
That  pray  I  also  for  the  rest 

Of  those,  who  cheerfully 
Go  forth  salvation  to  proclaim 
Thro'  faith  in  thy  mostholy  name, 
Wherever  they  are  sent  by  thee. 

10  O  Father,   me  with  pleasure 
own  [Son; 

The  dear-bought  purchase  of  thy 
O  Spirit,  bless  thou  me, 
Guide  andprotectmeas  thy  child; 
Lord  Christ,  who  me  hast  recon- 
cile, 
Preserve  me  thine  eternally. 


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589.*      T.  36. 

JL  ORD  Jesus  Christ,  thy  body's 

Head  and  Saviour, 
On  us,  thy  children,  deign  to  look 

in  favor; 
Our  grateful  hearts  with  thanks 

are  overflowing-, 

Before  thee  bowing. 

2  What  peace  do  we  derive,  what 
consolation, 

What  strength  from  thy  atoning 

death  and  passion ! 
Impress'd  with  holy  rev'rence,  we 

adore  thee, 

And  fall  before  thee. 

3  Thy  goodness,  as  thy  pow'r,  is 
past  expression  ; 

We  tiust,  that    thou,   whene'er 

with  supplication 
We 'seek  thy  face,  in  mercy  wilt 

accept  us,      And  not  reject  us. 

4  O  Lord,  thou  great  High-Priest 
of  our  profession, 

Who  at  God's  right-hand  makest 

intercession, 
And  by  thy  pow'rful  pray'rs   to 

help  the  needy 

Art  ever  ready. 

5  The  many  drops  of  blood  which 
from  thee  flowed, 

The  streams  of  tears,  which  oft 

th\  cheeks  bedewed, 
Are  all  in  our  behalf  for  mercy 

pleading  And  interceding. 

6  O  may  thy  church  before  thee 
bloom  like  flowers, 

Unto  ;h\  praise,  thro'  thy  atone- 
ment's powers; 

Yea,  glorify  thy  name  in  us,  dear 
Saviour,      Both  now  and  ever ! 

590.*      T.  83. 

FlOCK  of  Christ,  in  fellowship 
Off-     fervent  supplication, 
Wl:t  her  to  rejoice,  or  weep, 
W(.         •  now  ;  .  ve  most  occasion; 
V.  e  lips  no  more  can  uraj  , 

Sighs  will  find  to  him  their  wiy. 


!  2  O  may  he  so  sensibly 
|  Bless  us  with  his  grace  and  favor, 
J  That  we,  in  humility, 
!  May  rejoice  in  him,  our  Saviour; 
j  May  he,  in  his  mercy,  grant 
All  we  weep  for,  all  we  want. 

3  May  his  presence  constantly 
Yield  us  joy  and  consolation, 
In  the  certain  hope  that  he 
Will  regard  our  supplication, 
Grant    our    pray'rs,    and    much 

more  give 
Than  we're  worthy  to  receive. 

4  This  be  our  supreme  delight, 
To  remain  in  closest  union 
With  our  Lord,    both   day  and 

night, 
And  enjoy  his  sweet  communion ; 
This  our  heav'n  while  here  we  stay, 
Him  to  love,  serve  and  obey. 

591.*      T.  580. 

vJ  THOU,  who  in  the  sanctuary 
Dost  minister!  thy  church  supply 
With  incense  for  her  pray'r  ; 
Grant  to  us  all  a  cheerful  heart; 
A  burning,  steady  light  impart, 
Defended  from  all  noxious  air. 

2  Lord,  give  us  an  attentive  ear, 
Which  may  thy  voice  distinctly 

hear, 
An  eye  to  view  thee  still ; 
And  priestly  lips  to  tell  thy  praise, 
And  feet  earth's  rugged  craggy 

wavs 


3  Our  hands  for  blessing hallow'd 
Our  bodies  temples  be  to  thee,  [be, 
Our  souls  enjoy  thy  peace; 
A  breeze  divine  our  spirits  cheer, 
Grant  us,  thy  still  small  voice  to 
hear,  [grace. 

Unknown,    save  to  thy  flock  of 

592.*      T.  79. 

U    MAY  the  Cod  of  mercies, 
Who  perfecteth  his  praises, 
Out  of  the  sucklings'  mouth, 


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Grant  us  so  blest  a  feeling 
Of  his  most  gracious  dealing", 
That  we  adore  his  grace  and  truth! 

2  May  he  give  us  his  unction, 
To  tell,  with  heart's  compunction, 
The  wonders  of  his  grace; 

A  constant  deep  impression 
Of  Jesus'  wounds  and  passion, 
And    simple,  childlike    cheerful- 
ness. 

3  Lord,  our  High-Priest  and  Sa- 
viour ! 

Pour  fire  and  spirit's  fervor 
On  all  thy  priestly  bands  ; 
When  we  are  interceding, 
And  for  thy  people  pleading, 
Give  incense,    and  hold  up  our 
hands. 

4  By  thine  illumination, 
Thy  church's  situation 

In  the  true  light  we  trace ; 
We  rise  from  pray'r  with  blessing, 
O'ercome  what  is  distressing, 
Thro'  thee,  and  run  with  joy  our 
. race. 

593.*      T.  583. 

JuORD  Jesus,  may  thy  blood- 
bought  church  increase 

From  day  to  day  in  knowledge 
and  in  grace; 

To  all  her  choirs  those  special 
blessings  grant, 

Which  they  in  their  degree  and 
measure  want. 

2  Thy  servants  and  thy  hand- 
maids keep  in  faith, 

And  ground  them  all  on  thy  aton- 
ing death ; 

Let  those,  who  have  the  care  of 
souls,  by  thee 

Be  taught;  thus  will  their  labor 
prosp'rous  be. 

3  May  all  our  pastors  who  fag 
struct  thy  sheep, 

Firm  to  the  word  of  thy  atone- 
ment keep : 


To  act  as  in  thy  sight,  O   give 

them  grace, 
In  word  and  walk  may  they  show 

forth  thy  praise. 

4  For  all  our  meetings,  for  each 
conference 

We  crave   the  blessings   of  thy 

countenance ; 
Keep  in  the  bond  of  harmony  and 

love 
All  elders,  and  their  strength  in 

weakness  prove. 

5  Remain  our  Lord,  our  Shep- 
herd, Head  and  King, 

And  each  to  th'  other  in  subjec- 
tion bring.     • 

Thy  flocks  preserve  in  peace  and 
unity, 

And  walk  amongst  them  with 
complacency. 

6  From  grace  to  grace  still  far- 
ther lead  us  on, 

And  finish  the  good  work  thou 

hast  begun, 
That  we  thy   saving-   name  may 

magnify, 
And  for  thy  bitter  torments  yield 

thee joy. 

7  Thy  messengers,  who  storms 
and  waves  disdain 

To  teach  the  nations,  and  their 

souls  to  gain, 
Bless   thou,  and  touch  their  lips 

with  hall ow'd  fire; 
To  witness  of  thy    death,   their 

tongues  inspire. 

8  May  thy  whole  flock  by  thee, 
then*  Shepherd,  led, 

Afford  thee  joy  and  in  thy  foot- 
steps tread; 
Unto  eternal  life  let  us,  by  faith, 
Feed  on  the  merits  of  thy  blood 
and  death: 

9  May  all  thy  people,  far  and 
near,  fulfil, 

Supported  by  thy  aid,  thy  holv 
Will ; 


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To  thee  all  praise,  all  honor  doth  I  Yea,  by  thy  body  and  thy  precious 


pertain; 

I,*t  all  who  love  thy  name,  reply, 
Amen! 

594.*      T.  583. 

A  HOU  hast  thy  church  appoint- 
ed, Lord,  that  she 

O'er  all  the  world  unto  thy  praise 
should  he; 

A  church,  who  in  herself  is  void 
of  good, 

And  yet  by  thee  with  grace  and 
pow'r  endow'd. 

2  Teach  us  to  pray  for  all  the 
ransom'dfold: 

Lord !  from  thy  church  no  need- 
ful gifts  -withhold; 

As  Head  and  Ruler  in  thy  house 
remain, 

And  be  the  Leader  of  the  witness- 
train. 

3  Grant,  that  we  all  may  stead- 
fastly adhere 

To  those  great  truths,  by  thee  to 

us  made  clear; 
Altho'  we  have  but  little  strength, 

may  we,  [be. 

Abiding  in  thy  word,  preserved 

4  O  let  thy  congregation  feel  thy 
peace,  [crease; 

And  daily  may  her  joy  in  thee  in- 
Preserve  her  graciously  from  ev'- 

ry  harm 
Protect    her  by  thy  strong  and 

mighty  arm. 

5  Grant  her  to  thee  an  ever  free 
access, 

That  cheerful  to  the  mark  she 

onward  press ; 
And  far  and  near,   supported  by 

thy  aid, 
Extend  thy  knowledge,   and  thy 

gospel  spread. 

6  Thou  know'st  her  wants,  and 
comfort  dost  impart 

Unto  each  needy,  poor  and  sin- 
sick  heart : 


blood 

Thou  giv'st  to  her  an  ever- 
strength'ning  food. 

7  By  thee,  as  Shepherd  of  the 
flock,   we're  led, 

Till  we  shall  join  the  church  now- 
perfected  : 

Till  then  thy  blessed  aim  with  us 
fulfil, 

And  teach  us  in  all  things  to  do 
thy  will. 

595.*      T.  1. 

O    SON   of  God,    High-Priest 

and  Lamb  once  slain, 
Behold  the  purchase  of  thy  bitter 
pain. 

2  Thou  seest  us  here  assembled 
in  thy  name, 

To  feel  thy  gracious  presence  is 
our  aim. 

3  Unto  each  married  pair  that 
favor  grant, 

Thee  and  thy  church,  O  Lord, 
to  represent. 

4  O  may  the  single  men  be  fill'd 
with  zeal 

To  serve  and  follow  thee  and  do 
thy  will. 

5  And  grant  the  single  women 
grace  to  be 

True  virgin  hearts  devoted  unto 
thee. 

6  O  may  the  children  true  obe- 
dience show, 

And,  as  in  years,  in  grace  and 
knowledge  grow. 

7  Be  thou  tlie  consolation,  help 
and  stay, 

Of  widowers  and  widows,  Lord, 
we  pray. 

8  Give  unto  all  the  needful  gifts 
and  grace, 

Yea,  bless  each  soul  thou  hast  in 
ev'ry  place. 


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596.*      T.  11. 

JL  ORD,  with  ev'ry  needful  grace 
Bless  thy  church  in  ev'ry  place; 
Fill  her  with  thy  love  divine, 
And  each  member  own  as  thine. 

2  Grant  us  all  to  feel  thy  peace, 
Set  each  troubled  heart  at  ease; 
Purify  us  by  thy  blood, 
Which  hath  brought  us  nigh  to 
God. 

597.     T.  185. 

GRACIOUS  Saviour,  bless  thy 

congregation, 
Richly  all  her  wants  supply; 
Be  our  only  joy  and  consolation, 
Till  we  quit  mortality : 
Of  each  weight  may  we  be  more 

divested,  [lested, 

live  beneath  thy   sceptre  unmo- 
In  thy  matchless  radiance  shine, 
Filled  with  thy  love  divine. 

2  Cheer  thy  chosen  witnesses,  O 

Jesus, 
"Who  thy  dying  love  proclaim, 
That  with  joy  they  may  to  distant 

places 
Bear  thy  great  and  glorious  name: 
By  thy  arm  O  may  they  be  de- 
fended [ended, 
Till  their  pilgrimage  on  earth  is 
And  they  are  with  thee  at  rest: 
Lord,  we  pray,  hear  our  request. 

598.*     T.  22. 

JL  ORD  Jesus,  with  thy  presence 

bless, 
By  land  and  sea,  thy  witnesses ; 
In  ev'ry  danger  them  defend, 
In  ev'ry  trial  prove  their  Friend. 

2  O  may  thy  word  in  Christendom 
Be  blest,  and  may  thy  kingdom 

come; 
May  all  thy  ministers  succeed 
In  bringing  fruit   to  thee  their 

Head. 


3  Preserve  in  constant  lore  and 
peace,  [crease 

And  thro*  thy  blessing,  still  in- 
Thy  little  flocks,   which  far  and 

near 
In  towns  and  villages  appear. 

4  Thy  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us 
fulfil, 

Incline  our  hearts  to  do  thy  will ; 

Thy    gospel    make   more    fully 

known,  [own . 

May  all  the  world  thy  goodness 

599.*      T.  22. 

According  to  thy  mercy, 

Lord, 
True  christian  faith  to  us  afford. 
That  we  thy  kindness,  love  and 

grace,  [race. 

May  taste  throughout  our  future 

2  Hold  over  us  thy  gracious  hand. 
Protect  and  keep  us  to  the  end* 
From  earthly  noise  and  misery, 
Retir'd  and  still  to  walk  with  thee. 

3  O  grant,  that  we  may  thine  re- 
main, 

And  deeper  ground  in  thee  obtain; 
Yea,  give  us  to  our  latest  breath 
T'  enjoy  the  merits  of  thy  death. 

600.      T.  22. 

ATTEND,  O   Saviour,  to  our 
pray'r!  [are; 

All  things  by  thy  appointment 
The  world  O  govern  for  the  best! 
The  Lord  of  all  thou  art  confest, 

2  Thou  who  on  earth   the  sick 
didst  heal, 

And  to  the  poor  thy  love  reveal, 
O  comfort,  by  a  look  from  thee, 
All  who  are  now  in  misery. 

3  Nearer  and  nearer  draw  us  still; 
Might  all  but  know  thy  holy  will: 
Subdue  all  pride  and  stubborn- 
ness, 

O  Lord,  by  thy  prevailing  grace. 


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4  Preserve  by  thy  most  gracious 
aid  [made ; 

Those  who  have  thee  their  Refuge 

Grant  that,  in  all  things  free  from 
blame,  [name. 

In  meekness  they  may  praise  thy 

601.*      T.  97. 

OFT  as   the  church  the  bless- 
ings weighs, 
Deriv'd  from  Jesus'  saving  grace, 
And  ponders  on  his  faithful  care, 
Which  she  each  day  doth  richly 

share, 
By  love  constrain'd,  to  pray  she 

is  inclin'd 
For  theprosperity  of  all  mankind. 

2  For  all  put  in  authority 
We  supplicate  most  fervently : 
The  magistrates    thou   hast  or- 

dain'd 
Support  by  thy  almighty  hand, 
In    guarding    church   and   state 
*  give  them  success ; 
The  land  in  which  we  live  protect 

and  bless. 

3  From  strife  and  tumult,  God 
of  grace, 

Preserve  us,  bless  the  land  with 
peace ; 


May  all  men  willingly  obey 
Rulers,  ordain'd  to  bear  the  sway; 
And  under  their  protection,  grant 

that  we 
May  live  in  godliness  and  honesty. 

602.*      T.  1. 

O  LORD,  asham'd  and  blush- 
ing we  declare, 

That  we  thy  poor  insolvent  deb- 
tors are. 

2  O  lift  on  us  thy  gracious  coun- 
tenance, 

In  mercy  look  upon  our  indigence 

3  Grant  us  each  blessing  pur- 
chas'd  by  thy  blood, 

O'erstream  our  souls  with  that 
atoning  flood. 

603.*      T.  151. 

AMEN,  this  the  conclusion 
Of  our  petitions  be : 
Lord,  by  thy  blood's  effusion, 
Let  us  belong  to  thee. 
Thus  we  await,  possessing 
True  bliss  while  we  are  here, 
The  time,  when  joys  unceasing 
We  once  with  thee  shall  share. 


XXXI.    Of  the    Christian   Church   in  general,    and  the 

particular. 


Brethren* s  Congregations  i 


604.      T.  167. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are 
Zion,  city  of  our  God!  [spoken, 
He,  whose   words   can    ne'er    be 

broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode: 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surround- 
ed, 
Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See!  the  streams  of  living  wa- 
Springingfrom  eternal  love,  [tcrs, 


Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daugh- 
ters, ' 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove: 

Who  can  faint,  while  such  a 
river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage? 

Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the 
Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near  : 


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Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night,  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 
Which  he  gives  them  when  they 
pray. 

4  Blest  inhabitants  ofZion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood ! 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 
Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to 

God: 
'Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 
Over  self  to  reign  as  kings, 
And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 
Each  for  a  thank-off'ring  brings. 

5  Saviour,  if  of  Ziori's  city 
I  thro'  grace  a  member  am; 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

1  will  glory  in  thy  name: 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

603.*      T.  520. 

PRAISE  God  for  ever! 

Boundless  is  his  favor 

To  his  church  and  chosen  flock, 

Founded  on  Christ  the  Rock, 

His  almighty  Son; 

On  fair  mount  Zion, 

By  his  Spirit,  grace  and  word: 

Blest  city  of  the  Lord!  [foe, 

Thou,   in  spite  of  ev'ry  pow'rful 

Shalt  unshaken  stand,  and  pros- 

p'ring  grow, 
'Midst  disgrace— to  God's  praise, 
Both  in  love  and  unity, 
To  all  eternity. 

2  It  plain  appeareth, 

As  God's  word  declareth, 
That  the  Lord  his  flock  defends, 
Thro'  mercy,  which  ne'er  ends ; 
As  he  was  of  old 
With  his  chosen  fold, 
Thus  his  pow'r  and  faithfulness 
We  in  the  church  may  trace ; 
For  our  God  his  people  still  pro- 
tects 


And  'mong-st  them  his  righteous 

throne  erects. 
Praises  be — giv'n  to  thee, 
Mighty  God,  Immanuel, 
That  thou  with  us  wilt  dwell ! 

3  God,  our  Salvation, 
Feeds  his  congregation 
With  his  word  and  sacrament; 
All  evil  doth  prevent, 
That  the  weak  and  poor 
Here  may  dwell  secure; 
Order  is  herein  maintain'd 
By  discipline  unstain'd, 
And  God's  servants  watch  with 
faithful  care  [pray'r. 

O'er  his  flock,  and  offer  fervent 
God  our  Lord — will  afford 
Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Until  the  end  of  days. 

606.*      T.  69. 

H.OW  amiable 

Thy  habitations  are! 

Wherein  assemble 

Thy  christian  people  dear, 

O  Lord, — Thy  praises  to  record. 

2  My  heart  with  fervor 
And  inward  longing  pants, 
Thy  grace  and  favor 

To  tell  there  with  thy  saints, 
Boldly— The  truth  to  testify. 

3  For  there  thou  choosest 
To  dwell,  my  living  Tow'r; 
Sweet  rest  diftusest 

From  that  place  evermore, 
Which   thou — Ordained   hast 
thereto. 

4  There  is  asserted 
The  new  birth  spiritual; 
Souls  are  converted 

I  By  thy  pure  gospel's  call, 
And  there — In   Christ's    church 
grafted  are. 

!  5  For  this  I'm  longing, 
j  To  be  throughout  my  days 
Thereto  belonging, 
j  Thy  holy  name  to  praise, 
I  And  thee — To  serve  inces3antlv. 
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6  All  those  are  blessed 
That  come  into  thine  house, 
With  awe  expressed, 

Which  deep  conviction  shows, 
And  pray — And  to  thee  homage 
pay. 

7  Thou  dost  deliver 

Thy  church  in  all  distress  ; 
Thou  art  our  Saviour; 
Whate'er  may  us  oppress, 
Vict'ry — We   may    obtain    thro' 
thee. 

8  One  day  is  better 

Spent  in  the  christian  church, 
Thy  praise  to  utter, 
Than  thousands  spent  in  search 
Of  joy — In  the  broad  worldly  way. 

9  This  territory 

The  Lord,  as  Sun,  doth  light, 

Gives  grace  and  glory, 

And  sanctify'd  delight 

To  all — Who  on  his  mercy  call. 

10  Yea,  his  condition 
How  splendid  'tis,  O  Lord, 
Whom  thou  admission 
Dost  to  thy  church  afford, 

And  so — The  heav'nly  kingdom 
too! 

11  Thro'  grace  afford  us, 
Dear  Lord,  church-liberty, 
To  each  good  purpose, 
That  we  our  days  employ 

With    care — Thy   holy   word  to 
hear. 

607.     T.  161. 

HlGHLY  favor'd  congregation, 
Founded  firm  on  Christ  the  Rock! 
Own  with  thanks  and  adoration, 
He's  the  Shepherd,  we  his  flock ; 
He's   our  Saviour, — whose  great 

favor 
We've  'midst  many  trials  proved, 
We're  unworthy,  yet  beloved. 

2  Most  who  enter  your  blest  bor- 
ders, [aim ; 
View    with    awe    vour  Master's 


j  And  your  government  and  orders 
J  Prompt  them  to  revere  his  name. 
!  Lord  most  holy! — may  we  truly 
!  Prize  our  great  predestination 
In  thy  chosen  congregation. 

3  Think,  my  soul,  how  great  the 
favor 

In  Jehovah's  courts  to  dwell! 

There  poor  sinners  meet  their  Sa- 
viour ; 

There  the  sin-sick  souls  grow  well . 

Was  not  Jesus — always  gracious, 

When  we,  conscious  how  we 
failed, 

To  his  loving  heart  appealed? 

4  Here  by  faith  we're  humbly 
eying 

Our  Redeemer  on  the  cross; 
We  behold  him  bleeding,  dying, 
To  gain  endless  bliss  for  us. 
Here  is  ready — for  the  needy, 
Meat  and  drink  at  Jesus'  table, 
Which  t'  explain  we  are  not  able. 

5  In  thy  family,   O  Jesus, 

Love  should  more  and  more  a- 

bound, 
This  thy  word  and  Spirit  teach  us, 
As  its  mark  to  all  around. 
May  we  learning — and  discerning 
Both  thy  doctrine  and  example, 
Be  in  truth  thy  holy  temple. 

6  Grant,  that  'mongst  thy  chosen 
people 

Each  may  serve  thee  evermore, 
FolPwmg  thee  as  thy  disciple, 
And  in  spirit  thee  adore, 
Gracious    Saviour — with    heart's 

fervor, 
May  we  walk^s  thine  anointed, 
In  the  path  thou  hast  appointed. 

608.*      T.  166. 

UNFATHOM'D  wisdom  of  our 

King! 

I  In  stillness  he  collects  his  flock, 

1  Leads  on,  doth  to  perfection  bring, 

And  ground  it  on  himself,   the 

Rock; 


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With  little  hurry,  noise  or  show, 
He  safely  guideth  ev'ry  soul: 
No  more  the  blinded  world  can  do, 
Than  scorn  andridicuie  the  whole. 

2  Thy    church,    great    Saviour, 
bought  with  blood, 

Despis'd  of  men,  but  dear  to  thee, 
Esteems  thy  cross  apleasantload, 
An  easy  yoke,  thrice  happy  she ! 
When,  bearing-  thy  reproach  be- 
low, [grace, 
She  still  partakes  of  thy  free 
Thegrace  thou  richly  dostbestow, 
And  which  affliction's  load  out- 
weighs. 

3  Thou  hast,   with   shepherd's 
faithfulness, 

Brought  many  souls  to  thy  blest 

fold, 
Made  them  partakers  of  thy  grace, 
Amongst  thy  foll'wers  them  en- 

roll'd: 
They  yield  thee  pleasure  and  de- 
light, 
When  they  thy  voicehearand  obey, 
And  while  they  in  thy  love  unite, 
Thou  guid'st  them  thro'  life's 
narrow  way. 

4  We  humbly  pray,  support  the 
weak, 

Support  thy  children  by  thy  grace; 
Thou  know'st  for  thee  a-thirst  we 

seek, 
Kind  Master  of  thy  chosen  race! 
We   know  thy  faithfulness  and 

love, 
Thy  mercy  all  our  wants  supplies; 
May  spirit,  soul  and  body  prove 
To  thee  a  pleasing  sacrifice. 

5  By    thee  protected,    gracious 
Lord, 

O  may  we  ever  live  secure; 
Led  by  thy  Spirit,  grace  and  word, 
Relying  on  thy  cov'nant  sure : 
Thy  work  O  prosper  and  defend, 
We're  feeble,  bat  confide  in  thee; 
Let  thy  true  foll'wers  to  the  end 
Amidst  oppression  conqu'rors  be. 


609.*      T.  22. 

A.S  long  as  Jesus  Lord  remains, 
Each  day  new  rising  glory  gains, 
It  was,  it  is,  and  will  be  so 
With  his  church  militant  below ! 

2  Our  only  stay  is  Jesus'  grace, 
In  ev'ry  time  and  ev'ry  place; 
And  Jesus'  blood-bought  right- 

eousness  [dress. 

Remains    his    church's    glorious 

3  All  self-dependence  is  but  vain, 
Christ  doth  our  Corner-stone  re- 
main, [stay 

Our  Rock,   which  will  unshaken 
When  heav'n  and  earth  are  fled 
away. 

4  The    Spirit     which    anointed 
Christ,  [tiz'd, 

By  which  th'  apostles  were  bap- 
Proceeding    from    the   church's 

Head, 
Is  giv'n  to  us,  and  makes  us  glad. 

5  That  cause  shall  never  suffer 
harm,  [arm: 

Which    rests  on    Jesus'  mighty 
What  men  can  do,  we  need  not 

fear, 
No  foe  shall  even  touch  a  hair. 

6  For  these  our  God  hath  num- 
ber' d  all,  [fall: 

Without   his  leave  not  one  can 
If  in  the  least  he  is  so  true, 
What  will  he  not  in  greater  do? 

7  He  is    and  shall    remain   our 
Lord, 

Our  confidence  is  in  his  word : 
And,  while  our  Jesus  reigns  above, 
His  church  will  more  than  con- 
qu'ror  prove. 

610.*      T.  68. 

CHURCH  of  Christ,  be  glad, 
Praise  thy  Lord  and  Head; 
Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's  merit, 
That  thou'rt  filled  with  his  Spirit 
Is  perceiv'd,  and  this 
Proves  that  thou  art  his. 


196 


Of  tli 


Christian  Church  in  general, 


2  For  the  Lamb  of  God 
Fixeth  his  abode 
In  his  ransom'd  congregation, 
And  true  joy  and  consolation, 
Grace  and  truth,  abound 
Where  the  Lord  is  found. 

j  All  thy  strength  and  life 
From  Christ's  death  derive, 
And  proclaim  his  bitter  passion 
As  the  cause  of  man's  salvation, 
Showing  forth  his  praise 
Till  the  end  of  days. 

611.*      T.  114. 

BRIDE  of  the  Lamb,  thou  fa- 

vor'd  congregation, 
Thou  fruit  of  Jesus'  cross,  dear 

cov'nant  flock, 
Securely  built  on  him  th'  eternal 

Rock, 
Rejoice  in  him,  the  God  of  thy 

salvation, 
Reap  all  the  blessings  he  design'd 

for  thee, 
Grow  in  his  grace  and  knowledge 

constantly. 

2  Thy  glory  be  to  all  the  world 
displayed, 

To  all  mankind  his  dying  love 
proclaim, 

Awake,  put  on  thy  strength, 
Jerusalem, 

And  in  thy  beauteous  g-arments 
be  arrayed; 

Break  forth,  extend  thyself  both 
far  and  near, 

That  thousands  still  thy  happi- 
ness may  share. 

612.      T.  14. 

IlAIL,  church  of  Christ,  bought 

with  lus  blood! 
The  world  I  freely  leave; 
Ye  children  of  the  living  God, 
Me  in  your  tents  receive. 

2  Bride  of  the  Lamb,  I'm  one  in 
heart 

With  thee  thro'  boundless  grace; 


And  I  will  never  from  tLce  part, 
This  bond  shall  never  cease. 

3  Closely  I'll  follow  Christ  with 
I'll  go  thy  safest  road ;         [thee, 
Thy  people  shall  my  people  be, 
And  thine  shall  be  my  God. 

4  And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those 
AVho  in  thy  fold  have  place? 
Who,  gather'd  round  th'  erected 

cross, 
Enjoy  redeeming-  grace? 

5  O  yes,  nor  would  I  change  my 
For  all  this  world  can  give,  [lot 
By  grace  I'll  keep  the  place  I've 
And  only  to  thee  cleave.         [got, 

613.*      T.  26. 

REDEEMED  souls,  adore  and 
praise 

Our  merciful  and  gracious  God, 
For  all  the  blessings  he  bestow'd, 
For  all  the  wonders  of  his  grace. 

2  The  Lord  for  us  great  things 
hath  done,  [due; 

Our  warmest  thanks  to  him  are 
We  trace  his  goodness  when  we 

view 
His  church,  where  he  erects  his 

throne. 

3  We  humbly  take  what  he'll  be- 
stow, [grace? 

AVho  would  refuse  his  boundless 
O  may  his  church  in  ev'rv  place 
His    blessed    views    more    fully 
know. 

4  We  all  in  spirit  are  agreed, 
To  follow  Jesus  as  his  flock, 

To  build  on  him,  our  only  Rock, 
And  on  the  path  of  life  proceed. 

5  And  tho'  a  rugged  path  it  be, 
On  which  we  oft  with  trials  meet, 
And  many  dangers  us  beset; 

It  leads  to  true  felicity. 

6  The  Father's  garden  here  below 
With  patience  must  be  watch'd 

indeed; 


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For,  as  in  nature  'tis,  the  seed 
Must    die  before  the   plant  can 
grow. 

7  Here  is  our  hand;  us,  Lord,  as- 
sist [and  shame, 
To    serve  thee    'midst  reproach 
And  thy  atonement  to  proclaim, 
Until  we  in  thy  presence  rest. 

614.*      T.  205. 

Xt  ISE,  exalt  our  Head  and  King; 
Praise  the  Lord  who  ever  lives ! 
Glad  we  are  his  praise  to  sing; 
He  his  people's  praise  receives. 
On  his  pow'rful  day  they  rise, 
Off'ring  free-will  sacrifice; 
His  victorious  triumph  this, 
Since  hell's  host  defeated  is. 

2  Ye,  who  Jesus'  death  proclaim, 
Service  yield  to  him  with  joy, 
Praise  with  ev'ry  breath  his  name, 
Grace  t'  extol  be  your  employ ; 
Grace  supports  us  ev'ry  day, 
Leads  us  in  the  narrow  way; 
'Tis  thro'  grace  alone  that  we 
Can  obtain  the  victory. 

3  Gracious  Lord,  may  we  believe, 
Venture  all  on  thy  free  grace, 
Boldly  things  not  seen  achieve, 
Trusting  in  thy  promises  ; 
Faith  thy  people's  strong  hold  is, 
Then-  employment  daily  this, 
To  proceed  on  paths  unknown, 
Leaning  on  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Christ,  thy  all-atoning  death 
Is  our  life  while  here  below; 
Strengthen  thou  our  feeble  faith, 
Constantly  thy  aid  bestow  ; 

In  thy  mercy  we  confide, 
Safely  to  the  end  us  guide; 
Zion,  if  thy  Head  depart, 
Void  of  life  and  strength  thou  art. 

5  Lord,  thy  body  ne'er  forsake, 
2s  e'er  thy  congregation  leave ; 
We  to  thee  our  refuge  take, 

Of  thy  fulness  we  receive : 
Ev'ry  other  help  be  gone, 
Thou  art  our  support  alone, 

B 


For  on  thy  supreme  commands 
All  the  universe  depends. 

615.*      T.  166. 

1  HY  church,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
appears  [shame; 

Before  thee,   fill'd  with  humble 
Our  eyes  o'erflow  with  grateful 
tears,  [name, 

With  melted  hearts  we  praise  thy 
For  the  discov'ries  of  thy  grace, 
Andproofs  of  all  thy  faithful  care, 
Experienc'd  in  so  various  ways, 
Of  which  each  soul  can  witness 
bear. 

2  With  thanks  we  call  to  mind 
the  day 

On  which  the  power  of  thy  blood 
We  felt,  when  chain'd  by  sin  we 

lay, 
As  sinners  dead  and  void  of  good; 
The  willing  slaves  of  sin  and  death 
We  were,  and  enemies  to  thee; 
But,  granting  us  a  living  faith, 
Thou  from  the  curse  didst  set  us 

free. 

3  Is  there  a  thing  that  warms  the 
heart, 

i  That  stirs  up  gratitude  and  love, 
j  It  is  the  grace  thou  dost  impart, 
Thy  blood,  the  pow'r  of  which 

we  prove : 
We  sink  astonish'd  at  thy  feet, 
Thy  mercy's  an  unfathom'd  sea; 
How  can    we    find    expressions 

meet, 
'Who  but  so  lately  loved  thee? 

4  The  word  of  Jesus'  bloody  sweat, 
Of  his  dire  passion,  wounds  and 

death,  [trate, 

With  pow'r  our  souls  doth  pene- 
And    quicken    with    life-giving 

breath ; 
|  Thepow'rs  of  hell  this  vanquishes, 
This  doth  the  church  of  Christ 

maintain, 
Tho'  Satan  to  the  threshold  press, 
Christ's  blood  won't  let  him  en. 

trance  gain. 
2 


198 


Of  the  Christian  Chnnch  in  general, 


5  Who  in  the  Spirit's   light  can  j  He  the  number  still  increaseth 

trace  [ciare, 

The  church  of  God,  he  must  de- 
It  is  alone  thro'  Jesus'  grace, 
That  she  abiding-  fruit  can  bear: 
To  him  all  honor  doth  pertain, 
Who  by  his  blood   made  her  his 


own;  [strain  : 

Her  choirs  repeat  in  cheerful 
"  The  Lord   for  us   great  things 

hath  done." 

6  The    church    of    Christ    who 
views  aright, 

He  sees  a  glorious  master -piece, 
And  must  with  wonder  and  de- 
light 
Adore  him,  who  the  Author  is : 
Her  beauty  plainly  doth  appear 
To  those  who  have  discerning  eyes; 
Her  songs  delight  the  ravish'dear 
Of  all  who  know  celestial  joys. 

7  She  Christ,  her  faithful  Shep- 
herd, knows, 

Attends  to  his  instructive  voice, 
Amidst  adversity  she  grows, 
In  her  election  doth  rejoice, 
Is  by  the  Holy  Spirit  led: 
The  blood  of  covenant  maintains 
Her  union  with  the  Lord  her  Head, 
In   Avhom   she   constant    vict'ry 
gains. 

616.*      T.  155. 

C  HURCH  of  Christ,   sing   and 

rejoice, 
Bring  the  Lord  thro' all  thy  classes 
Thanks  and  praises, 
Glory,  honor,  might  and  pow'r, 
Evermore; 

Since  he  is  our  Head  and  Saviour, 
And  his  mercy,  grace  and  favor 
Richly  doth  on  us  bestow. 

2  When  we  on  his  faithfulness, 

Love  and  mercy  duly  ponder, 

Lost  in  wonder, 

We  desire  his  name  to  praise; 

For  his  grace, 

Love  and  goodness  never  ceaseth, 


Of  the  church  in  which  he  rules. 
3  Hiffbly  favor'd  chureh,  thou  art 


Still  beyond  all  contradiction, 
'Midst  affliction, 
By  the  Lord,  who  thee  redeem'd, 
Much  esteem'd: 
Therefore,    may   thy    whole   be- 
haviour, 
Be  an  honor  to  thy  Saviour, 
Whose  great  mercy  never  ends. 

4  Tho'    thou    hast    but    little 

Strength, 
Let  thy  faith  be  manifested, 
And  attested 

By  unfeigned  love  to  him ; 
Serve  his  name 

With  true  zeal  in  ev'ry  station, 
As  his  feeble  congregation, 
Which  relies  on  his  support. 

617.*     T.  121. 

\J  LORD,  thy  church  which  now 

Sits  at  thy  footstool  low, 

Adores  and  praises  thee; 

The  worth  she  well  doth  know 

Of  thy  election  free, 

Placing  in  thy  grace 

All  her  happiness. 

2  We  in  thy  ways  proceed, 
Refresh'd  and  comforted; 
With  us  in  mercy  bear, 
And  daily  forward  lead 
Thy  flock  with  tender  care, 
Yea,  at  ev'ry  step, 

Us  protect  and  keep. 

3  Of  thee  both  far  and  near 
We  gladly  witness  bear; 
With  joy  and  humble  shame, 
To  sinners  ev'ry  where 

We  publish  in  thy  name, 
That  thy  blood  makes  clean 
From  all  guilt  and  sin. 

4  O  give  us  that  good  part, 
V  sanctified  heart, 

Each  needful  gift  and  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  to  us  impart; 
Form  us  unto  thy  praise; 


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And  procured 

For  all  those  who  trust  in  thee 

Mercy  free ; 

Now  thy  ransom'd  congregation 

Hath  thee  for  her  sole  foundation, 

Here  and  in  eternity. 

3  Since  thou  hast  deliver'd  us 
From  the  yoke  of  ev'ry  stranger 
And  all  danger, 
In  thee,  Saviour  of  the  lost ! 
Is  our  boast; 

From  thy  all-sufficient  merit 
We  eternal  life  inherit, 
For  thy  blood  hath  paid  the  cost. 

4  May  thyransom'dpeople,  Lord, 
To  thy  inmost  courts  admitted, 
For  priests  fitted, 
Off'ring  pray'r  and  praise  to  thee 
Willingly, 

Prize  their  glorious  destination, 
Yieid  to  thee  their  ministration, 
And  thy  faithful  folPwers  be. 

5  Sanctify  us  for  thyself, 
From  each  thing  by  thy  soul 
Separated,  [hated 
Freed  from  this  world's  sinful 
Grant  us  grace,  [ways ; 
In  our  walk  and  whole  demeanor, 
As  new  creatures,  thee  to  honor, 
And  thy  holy  name  to  praise. 

6  Deep  engrave  it  in  our  hearts, 
How  by  thee  we  are  esteemed, 
Why  redeemed! 
Ev'n  to  practise  in  these  days 
Heaven's  ways, 

'Midst  all  poverty  and  weakness, 
To  grow  up  into  thy  likeness, 
And  at  judgment  be  thy  praise. 

7  O  lift  up  thy  countenance 
On  thy  church;  in  love  remember 
Ev'ry  member; 

Might  none,  who  would  not  be 
Enter  in ;  [thine, 

May  we  all,  in  thee  believing, 
Grace   for  grace   from  thee  re- 
ceiving, 

Needful  strength  and  succor  gain 


Thro'  thy  aid  may  we 
Yieid  true  joy  to  thee. 

5  O  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
For  evermore  remain, 
Unco  thy  foll'wers  nigh; 
Let  us  thy  aim  attain, 
Daily  thy  grace  enjoy ; 
Never  from  us  move, 
Keep  us  in  thy  love. 

618.*      T.  26. 

\Y  HO  can  the  love  of  Christ  ex- 
press [deemed, 
To  those,  who  by  his  blood  re- 
Are  as  the  heirs  of  life  esteemed  ? 
He  owns  them  as  his  chosen  race. 

2  With  thanks  before  his  throne 
appear,  [gregation, 

And  praise  his  name,  dear  con- 
For  ev'ry  proof  and  demonstra- 
tion, 
That  you  his  favor'd  people  are. 

3  We  know  his  boundless  love 
and  grace,  [favor, 

Enjoy    his  goodness,    care    and 
He  keeps  his  covenant  for  ever; 
Can  aught  exceed  his    faithful- 
ness ? 

4  O  might  this  church  of  Christ 
always 

Be  to  the  world  a  bright  example, 
How,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  a  temple 
May  be  constructed  to  his  praise. 

619.      T.  ±55. 

jESUS,slaughter'dPrinceoflife, 
Thy  remembrance  ever  raises 
Thanks  and  praises; 
And  thy  love,  when  shed  abroad, 
Lamb  of  God,  [thee, 

Prompts  us,  gather'd  here  before 
With  abasement  to  adore  thee 
For  thy  suff'rings,  wounds  and 
blood. 

2  To  redeem  us  from  the  fall 
Thou  hast  death  for  us  endured, 


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Of  the  Christian 


620.      T.  79. 

X  HRICE  happy  congregation, 
For  thy  predestination 
Adore  the  suffering  Lamb  ; 
Who,  mov'd  by  love  unbounded, 
To  purchase  thee,  was  wounded, 
The  cross  endur'd,  despis'd  the 
shame. 

2  It  ne'er  can  be  expressed 
In  words,  how  thou  art  blessed; 
Thy  happy  lot  hold  fast ; 
Thy  ransom,  so  expensive, 
Is  surely  more  extensive, 
Than  barely  to  be  sav'd  at  last. 

3  O  yes,  our  grace-election, 
By  our  kind  Lord's  direction, 
Is  of  a  nobler  kind; 
John's  portion  to  inherit, 
To  be  with  Christ  one  spirit, 
Rightly  acquainted  with  his  mind. 

4  To  learn  how,  with  precision, 
In  each  state  and  condition, 
To  execute  his  will; 
His  ev'ry  intimation 
Be  our  heart's  inclination 
To  understand,  and  then  fulfil. 

5  To  this  world  crucified, 
For  his  use  sanctified, 
In  body  and  in  soul, 
Till  we  to  his  full  stature 
Are  grown,  and  of  his  nature 
Partakers    are,    throughout  the 

whole. 

6  A  bow  of  grace,  appearing- 
To  the  world,  witness  bearing 
That  God  is  well  inclin'd; 
A  light,    whose  radiation, 
From  Christ's  illumination 
Deriv'd,  may  shine  to  all  mankind. 

7  The  Father's  kind  inspection, 
His  blessing  and  protection, 
Be  daily  our  support; 
The  Hoiy  Spirit' s  leading, 
And  Jesus'  powerful   pleading, 
Convey  us  through  this  world  un- 
hurt. 


Church  in  general, 

621.*     T.  16. 

CHURCH  of  Christ,  thy  des- 
tination 

Is  to  joy  in  him  by  faith; 

He  hath  purchas'd  thy  salvation, 

He  hath  ransom'd  thee  from 
death. 

2  Sin-sick  souls,  repair  for  healing- 
To    his    stripes    and    bleeding- 
wounds; 

Then  retain  a  grateful  feeling- 
Of  the  grace  which  there  abounds. 

3  In  all  wants,  in  all  distresses, 
Thence  deriving-  sure  relief; 
Looking  daily  unto  Jesus, 

Who  to  giadness  turns  your  grief; 

4  Join  his  church  in  this  confes- 
sion: 

"  I  am  sinful,  weak  and  poor, 
But  my  Saviour's  birth  and  passion 
Prove  to  me  the  richest  store." 

5  "  Nought  but  Jesus'  grace,  his 
merit,  [ness, 

And  his  blood-bought  righteous- 
Is  the  cause  why  I  inherit 
Life  and  peace  and  holiness." 

6  Jesus'  death  thy  strength  abid- 
Church  of  Philadelphia  ;        [eth ; 
He  who  in  aug-ht  else  confideth 
Goes  Laodicea's  way. 

622.      T.  161. 

O  THOU,  who  out  of  sin's  dark 

night 
Hast  us,  thy  children,  called; 
And  hast  thy  glorious  gospel-light 
Unto  our  hearts  revealed; 
Abas'd  with  shame  we  all 
Before  thee  humbly  fall, 
And  render  for  electing  grace 
To  thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  and 

praise. 

2  The  patience,   love,  unweary'd 

care, 
Abundant  grace  and  blessing, 
Thou   dost  bestow  from  year  to 
Is  truly  past  expressing;      [\car, 


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Great  mercy  thou  hast  shown 

To  us,  we  freely  own, 

Yet   hath  thy  aim,  most  faithful 

Friend, 
With  us  not  fully  been  obtain'd. 

3  What  rich  returns  of  thankful- 
ness 

From  us  might  be  expected! 
Who,   that  we  might  show  forth 

thy  praise, 
Have  been  thro'  grace  elected; 
But  here  we  blush  for  shame, 
Unworthy  of  the  name  [call 

We  bear,  while   of  our  heav'nly 
As  yet  so  very  short  we  fall. 

4  May  we  show  forth  continually, 
In  our  whole  conversation, 
What  we  to  others  testify 

Of  thee  and  thy  salvation; 
May  all  men  in  us  see 
Our  words  and  works  agree, 
Then  shall  we  of  redeeming  love 
To  others  a  sweet  savor  prove. 

5  But  are  there  such  among  us 
still,  [warmed, 

Whose    hearts     thy    love    ne'er 
Who,  tho'  their  wretched  state 

they  feel, 
Are  not  thereby  alarmed; 
O  rouse  them  from  death's  sleep, 
That  they  may  pray  and  weep, 
And  flee  as  sinners  to  thy  wounds, 
Where,   for  the  vilest,  grace  a- 

bounds. 

623.*      T.  136. 

JL  O  God,  the  great  Creator, 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n, 
Who  rules  all  things  in  nature, 
Eternal  praise  be  giv'n : 
That  blessed  Lamb,  which  John 

once  saw 
As  if  it  had  been  slaughter  d, 
Wre  now  revere  with  awe. 

2  Thouransom'dchurch  of  Jesus, 
The  Saviour's  happy  bride, 
Arise,  show  forth  his  praises 
Who  for  thee  bled  and  dv'd; 


Ye,  tho'  a  people  poor  and  mean, 
Of  God  are  highly  honor 'd, 
Because  the  Lamb  was  slain. 

3  In  our  degree  and  measure 
His  love  we  will  proclaim ; 
In  lowliness  with  pleasure 
Yield  service  to  his  name; 
The  church  with  tender  care  he'll 

guide, 
And  will  in  ev'ry  trial 
Our  sure  Support  abide. 

624.*      T.  58. 

U  THOU  whose  goodness  words 

can  ne'er  express ! 
Daily  lift  up  thy  friendly,  loving 

face 
On  the  congregation,  her  choirs 

and  classes, 
Let  us  perceive  in  all  our  streets 

and  places      Thy  peace  divine, 

2  In  labor,  or  at  rest,  O  Lord, 
bedew 

With  thy  most  precious  blood 
whate'er  we  do ; 

Let  thy  gracious  presence  sur- 
round us  ever, 

As  tho'  our  longing  eyes  enjoy' d 
the  favor  Thee  to  behold. 

3  With  fervor  all  thy  people's 
hearts  inspire, 

And  to  enjoy  thy  grace  be  our 

desire ; 
May  thy  love,  dear  Saviour,  to 

love  constrain  us, 
And  closely  in  the  bond  of  peace 

maintain  us,     As  one  'fore  thee! 

4  We  surely  are  a  work  of  thr- 
own hand, 

Sinners,  on  whom  thou'st  deign'd 

thy  blood  to  spend, 
By  the  Holy  Spirit  to  thee  directed, 
A  cov'nant  people,  by  free  grace 

elected         To  serve  thy  name. 

5  Grant,  that  we  all,  both  young 
and  old,  may  prove 

True  witnesses  of  thy  redeeming- 
love; 


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Of  the  Christian  Church  in  general, 


Showing  forth  thy  praises,  may 

we  adore  thee, 
And  humbly  walk  in  grace  and 

truth  before  thee, 

Till  we  go  hence. 

6  May'st  thou  with  us  thy  gra- 
cious aim  obtain; 

Grant,  that  thy  church  may  con- 
stant vict'ry  gain : 

May  we,  truly  conscious  that  we 
are  needy, 

To  look  to  thee  in  faith  be  always 
ready,       And  trust  thy  pow'r. 

7  Might  ev'ry  one  who  knows  us, 
clearly  trace 

In  all  thy  people  unction,  truth 

and  grace; 
That    whoe'er    approacheth   thy 

congregation, 
May  feel  and  own  it  from  a  clear 

persuasion, 

"  The  Lord  is  here." 

623.*      T.26. 

O   LORD,    lift  up  thy  counte- 
nance [thine; 
Upon   thy  church,  and   own  us 
Impart  to  us  thy  peace  divine, 
And  blessings  unto  all  dispense. 

2  'Tis  our  desire  to  follow  thee, 
And  from  experience  to  proclaim 
Salvation  in  thy  blessed  name: 

O  bless  thy  servants'  ministry. 

3  Thy  mercy  is  our  only  stay, 
Direct  us  by  thy  holy  word, 
Thy  Spirit's  light  to  us  afford, 
Preserve  us,  lest  we  go  astray. 

4  O  Well  of  life,  we  pant  for  thee, 
In  copious  streams  thy    thirsty 

flock 
Desires  to  drink  of  thee,  the  Rock, 
And  thirst  no  more  eternally. 

5  Thy  grace  thou  freely  dost  be- 
stow, 

This  is  our  only  plea  and  claim, 
We   blush   'fore  thee  with   con- 
scious shame,  [know. 
Our  manv  faults   and  wants  we 


6  To  thee,  O  Lord  our  Righteous- 
ness, [clean 
Who  by  thy  blood  hast  wash'd  us 
From  ev'ry  spot  and  stain  of  sin, 
We  give  unfeigned  thanks  and 
praise. 

626.*      T.  244. 

La  ORD,  may  the  congregation, 
Establish'd  on  thy  death, 
Enjoy  thy  great  salvation, 
And  daily  live  by  faith! 
Believing  in  thy  blood, 
That  all-atoning  flood; 
Grant,  we  may  cleave  for  ever 
To  thee  our  highest  Good  ! 

2  Unfold  thy  grace's  treasure, 
And  all  our  hearts  prepare, 
That  we  may  in  full  measure 
In  thy  salvation  share: 

O  may  thy  looks  of  grace 
Insure  our  happiness ; 
Uphold  us,  and  for  ever 
Set  us  before  thy  face.      {Psalm 
xli.  12.) 

3  Let  us  'fore  thee  abased, 
Be  daily  more  and  more 

To  taste  thy  friendship  raised; 

Prepare,  we  thee  implore, 

Amidst  thy  chosen  race 

Still  many  witnesses, 

Who  can  from  heart's  experience 

Proclaim  redeeming  grace. 

4  We  will  of  Jesus' passion 
And  meritorious  death 

Ne'er  cease  to  make  confession, 
Till  we  give  up  our  breath, 
Till  we  in  heav'nly  light 
Shall  see  his  face  most  bright, 
And  with  the  saints  in  glory 
In  songs  of  praise  unite. 

627.*      T.  30. 

JLlFT   up    thy    pierc'd  hands, 

most  gracious  Saviour, 
O'er  thy  church,  and  pour  out  all 
Which  in  thy  loving     [that  favor, 
And  kind  heart  for  us  is   ever 
moving. 


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For  Salem's  bulwarks,  holy  walls 
and  tow'rs, 

Shall  stand  in  spite  of  all  oppos- 
ing pow'rs. 


2  To  thy  care  ourselves  we  now 

surrender, 
Of  our  lives  to  thee  we  make  a 
Protect  and  lead  us,  [tender, 

As  our  faithful  Shepherd   daily 

feed  us. 

628.*      T.  58. 

IxOLD  o'er  thy  church,  Lord, 

thy  protecting-  hand, 
And  in  thy  truth  O  may  she  ever 

stand; 
May  thy  ransom'd  people  show 

forth  thy  praises, 
And  be    devoted   to    thy    name, 

Lord  Jesus, 

Until  thou  com'st. 

2  Preserve  thy  church,  Lord  Jesus, 

ev'ry  where, 
And  grant  that  she  rich  fruit  for 

thee  may  bear; 
Build  her  outward  structure,  fill 

her  with  glory, 
And  let  each  member  praise  thee 

and  adore  thee, 

And  serve  thy  name. 

629.*     T.  582. 

JL  HE  happy  church  of  Christ 
Stands  to  this  very  day; 
Those  who  are  chosen  daily  find 
To  her  an  open  way. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  when  we  trace 
Thy  gracious  call  and  aim 
With  us,   thy  flock,    we  render 
Unto  thy  holy  name.  [praise 

3  Thou  open'st  us  a  door, 

Our  little  strength  thou  know'st, 
Assist  us,  Lord,  we  thee  implore, 
To  call  to  thee  the  lost. 

630.*      T.  583. 

JLLOW  bold  and  vain  th'  attempt 

to  overthrow 
The    blessed   church    of  Jesus 

Christ  below ! 


631.*      T.  56. 

1  HOU  whose  name  is  :||:  inex- 
pressible, [searchable, 
And  whose  counsels  :||:  are  un- 
Thou,  who  from  eternity 
Didst  the  time  and  place  decree, 
Where  securely  :||:  thy  dear  flock 
should  dwell. 

2  Spread  thy  blessing  :||:  here  and 

ev'ry  where, 
Far  surpassing  :j| :  all  our  thoughts 

and  pray'r; 
When  we  have  performed  all 
To  fulfil  thy  gracious  call, 
After  labor  :||:  we  sweet  rest  shall 

share. 

632.*     T.  132. 

A  HE  Spirit  of  the  witnesses 
Rests  on  the  congregation, 
Excites  her  to  proclaim  free  grace 
In  Christ's  propitiation; 
And  teacheth  her  when  to  rejoice, 
When  to  lift  up  her  cheerful  voice, 
And  when  to  weep  in  silence. 

633.*     T.  79. 

JL  HOU  know'st,  the  congrega- 
tion 
Hath  thee  for  her  foundation, 
Whate'er  the  world  may  say; 
Grant  us  to  cleave  for  ever 
To  thee,  our  faithful  Saviour, 
May  love  amongus  bear  the  sway. 

634.*      T.  106. 

JuORD,  may  not  one  among  us  be 
Who  trifles  with  his  call  of  grace, 
None  who  believes  not  heartily 
In  thee,  the  Lord  our  Righteous- 
ness ; 
But  grant,  that,  prompted  by  thy 

love, 
We  all  to  thee  may  faithful  prove. 


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Of  the  Christian  Church  in  general,  &e. 


635.*     T.  151. 

O   JESUS  Christ,  most  holy! 
Head  of  the  church,  thy  bride, 
Each  day  in  us  more  fully 
Thy  name  be  magnify 'd; 
O  may  in  each  believer 
Thy  love  its  pow'r  display, 
And  none  among  us  ever, 
From  thee,  our  Shepherd,  stray. 

636.*      T.  146. 

JL  ORD,  teach  me  how  to  prize 
My  great  predestination; 
And  thankful  to  rejoice 
With  thy  dear  congregation, 
Redeemed  with  thy  blood; 
Grant  me  a  child-like  faith 
Among  thy  flock,  O  God! 
Until  my  latest  breath. 

637.*      T.  208. 

JL  ORD,  thy  body's  Saviour, 

Shepherd  and  Preserver, 

If  times  numberless, 

We,  thy  congregation, 

Paid  our  adoration 

For  electing'  grace, 

Yet  should  we — great  debtors  be: 

Take  us  all  as  an  oblation 

For  thy  bitter  passion ! 

638.*      T.  161. 

J  ESUS,    hear  our  supplication, 
'Tin  thy  pleasure 
Those  to  bless,  whotothee  cleave: 
Grant  us  stronger  demonstration 
Of  thy  favor,  [ceive; 

Than  our  weak  minds  can  con- 
Help  the  feeble — us  enable, 
In  thy  blest  path  of  salvation, 
Bold  and  joyful 
To  go  thro' each  faith's  gradation. 

639.*      T.  221.  642.*      T.  590. 

\J    LORD,  let  thy  countenance    SHELTER  our  souls  most  gra- 

frie  idly  and  gracious  ciously 

Shine  cleanly  on  thy  chosen  race;  j  Within  thy  open'd  side; 
To  thee  we  commend  ourselves  JMove  them  from ev'ry harm  away, 

jointly,  to  bless  us,  [And  in  thy  safeguard  hide: 


Let  ev'ry  member  feel  thy  peace; 
Thy   servants    protect,    O    most 

gracious  Lord, 
And  always  direct  by  thy  holy 

word, 
Yea,  grant   them  with  boldness 

thy  death  to  proclaim, 
And  life  andremissionof  sins  thro' 

thy  name. 

640.      T.  586. 

High-priest  of  thy  church 

dispensation, 
Lift  up,    we   pray,    thy   pierced 

hand,  [gation, 

And  bless  thy  ransom'd  congre- 
In  ev'ry  place,  by  sea  or  land; 
Before  thy  Father's  throneremem- 

ber 
By  name  each  individual  member; 
Thy  face  upon  us  shine, 
Grant  us  thy  peace  divine; 
For  we  are  thine! 

641.*      T.  590. 

\J   THOU,    whose   mercies    far 

exceed 
All  we  can  think  or  say, 
As  in  thy  people  thou  indeed 
Dost  daily  more  display  : 
Let  for  our  happiness,  O  God, 
Onus,  while  here  below, 
By  virtue  of  thy  death  and  blood, 
Still  thousand  blessings  flow. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  let  us  be  thine  own, 
And  ever  thine  remain, 
We  now  ourselves  to  thee  com- 
mend, 
With  thy  whole  chosen  train  : 
Till  thou  shalt  fully  havcobtain'd 
With  us  thy  thoughts  of  peace, 
When  we,  in  joys  which  never  end, 
Shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 


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O  let  our  names  in  life's  blest  rolls 
Inscrib'd  be  ever  found, 
And  in  life's  bundle  may  our  souls 
Be  fast  and  firmly  bound! 

643.*      T.  121. 

In  Jesus'  lore  and  peace, 
On  earth's  extended  face, 
Dwell  our  congregations : 
Both  here  and  o'er  the  seas, 
We  raise  our  supplications, 
That  the  God  of  grace 


All  of  us  may  bless, 
Till  the  end  of  days. 

644.*      T.  121. 

liORD  Jesus,  by  thy  death, 
Whereon  we  trust  by  faith, 
Thy  Mounds,  thy  pierced  side, 
Thy  agony  and  sweat, 
Preserve  the  church,  thy  bride, 
Till  thou  com'st  again, 
Prince  of  life  once  slain!  ill: 


XXXII.  Of  the  Servants  and  Witnesses  of  the  Lord,  and 
the  Spreading  of  his  Kingdom  upon  Earth. 


645.*     T.  166. 

HlGH  on  his  everlasting  throne, 
The  Lord  of  hosts  his  work  sur- 
veys, [own, 
He  marks  the  souls  which  are  his 
And  smiles  on  his  peculiar  race; 
He  rests  well  pleas'd  their  toil  to 

see, 
Beneath  his  easy  yoke  they  move, 
With  all  their  heart  and  strength 

agree 
In  the  sweet  labor  of  his  love. 

2  His  eye  the  world  at  once  looks 
A  vast  uncultivated  field,  [thro', 
Mountains  and  vallies  meet  his 

view, 
And  all  the  barren  prospect  yield; 
Clear'dof  the  thorns  by  civil  care, 
A  few  less  dreaiy  wastes  are  seen, 
Yet  still  they  all  continue  bare, 
And  not  one  spot  of  earth  is  green. 

3  See,  where  the  servants  of  their 
A  busy  multitude  appear,  [God, 
For  Jesus  day  and  night  employ 'd, 
The  ground  for  him  they  toil  to 

clear ; 
The  love  of  Christ  their  hearts 

constrains,  [hands, 

And  strengthens  their  unweary'd 
They  spend  then-  blood,  and  sweat, 

and  pains, 
To  cultivate  Immanuel's  lands. 


S 


4  Where'er  the  faithful  lab'rers 
are, 

The  steps  of  industry  we  view, 
They  Satan's  seed  root  up  with 

care, 
And  in  its  stead  the  gospel  sow; 
This  seed  they  water  with  their 

tears, 
Then  long  for  the  returning  word, 
Happy  if  all  their  pains  and  cares 
Can    bring  forth  fruit  to  please 

their  Lord. 

5  Jesus  their  work  delighted  sees, 
Their    industry    vouchsafes    to 

crown, 
He  kindly   gives  the   wish'd  in- 
crease, [down ; 
And  sends  the  promis'd  blessing" 
Then  plenteous  show'rs  of  grace 

bedew 

And  fructify  the  parched  ground, 

The  plants  spring  up,  they  thrive 

and  grow,  [round. 

The  earth  looks   fruitful    all  a- 

6  He  prospers    all  his  servants' 
toils, 

And  us  his  flock  in  mercy  chose; 
Yea,  on  us  undeserved  smiles, 
And  choicest  blessings  hebestows: 
We,    foll'wers    of    the    bleeding- 
Lamb, 
Will  firmly  to  his  word  adhere, 


2GG      Of  the  Servants  and  Witnesses  of  the  Lord, 

Of  him,    amidst    reproach    and 

shame, 
With  joy  our  testimony  bear. 

7  Here  many  faithful   souls  are 
found,  [dow'd, 

With  genuine  love  to  Christ  en- 
Led  by  the  Holy    Ghost,  and 
crown'd 

As  king's  and  priests  to  serve  their 
God; 

Burning*  with  zeal,  by  love  divine 

Constrain'd,  themselves  they  free- 
ly give,  [resign, 

Their  wealth  and  life  for  Christ 

l-'or  him  they  gladly  die  or  live. 


8  What  can  we  offer  thee,  O 
Lord? 

How  worthily  set  forth  thy  praise? 

Pain  would  we  preach  thy  saving 
word 

And  dying  love  in  ev'ry  place; 

In  thee  believe,  thee  love  and  serve; 

To  thee  our  life,  our  all  we  owe, 

Who  dost  'midst  danger  us  pre- 
serve, 

And  mercies  numberless  bestow. 

9  O  may  our  lives  thy  pow'r  pro- 
claim, 

Thy  grace  for  ev'ry  sinner  free, 
That  thousands  still  may  know 

thy  name, 
Humbly  adore  and  worship  thee; 
Open  a  door,  which  earth  and  hell 
Striving  to  shut,   may   strive  in 

vain;  [dwell 

Grant,  that  thy  word  may  richly 
Among  us,  and  our  fruit  remain. 

646.*      T.  590. 

IS  this  indeed  our  happy  lot, 
1"  exalt  thee,  slaughter'd  Lamb ! 
Who  art  thou!  who  can  right  de- 
scribe 
Thy  great  and  glorious  name  ! 
And  who  are  we,  that  we  should 
This  mighty  task  in  hand!     [take 
We  helpless  sinners,  base  and  vile, 
Sure  we  must  blushing  stand. 


2  There  hast  thou  us,  most  gra- 
cious King! 

To  thee  our  hearts  are  bound; 
Our  knowledge  yet  extends  not 
O  grant  us  deeper  ground:    [far, 
That  each  beholder  may  in  us 
Thy  image  clearly  trace, 
And  in  our  words  and  walk  dis- 
That  we  are  led  by  grace.      [cern 

3  In    these  our    days   exalt    thy 
name, 

Thy  precious  gospel  spread, 
That  for  the  travail  of  thy  soul 
Thou  may'st  behold  thy  seed; 
O  may  thy  knowledge    fill    the 
Increase  the  number  still    [earth, 
Of  those  who  in  thy  word  believe, 
And  do  thy  holy  will. 

4  Thanks,  Jesus,  for  thy  sacred 
blood, 

That  precious  healing  stream ; 
All  without  this  is  cold  and  dead, 
However  good  it  seem; 
That  virtue  is  of  no  avail, 
Which  takes  not  hence  its  rise : 
Thy  blood  were  else  of  no  effect, 
That  blood  of  so  great  price. 

5  Lord,  by  thy  Spirit  us  prepare 
To  follow  thy  command; 

To  execute  thy  utmost  aim, 
And  in  thy  presence  stand, 
As  servants  willing  to  be  us'd, 
Who  in  thy  work  delight, 
And  offer  freely  praise  and  pray'r, 
As  incense,  day  and  night. 

6  Hereto  we  cheerful  say  Amen! 
We  have  this  truth  avow'd, 
That  we  in  spirit,  body,  soul, 
Are  bound  to  serve  our  God, 
Who   touch'd,    and    drew,    and 

woa'd  our  hearts, 
And  conquer'd  us  by  love; 
To  him  we  have  engag'd  ourselves, 
O  may  we  faithful  prove! 

647.*      T.  9C. 

PRAISE   be  to  God  the  Holy 

Ghost, 
Who  Jesus  in  the  heart  displays. 


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That  lie  the  num'rous  faithful  host 
Of  blest  departed  witnesses, 
Who  now  in  heav'n  are  perfected, 
To  Christ  by  his  instruction  led. 

2  Christ  crucify 'd  we  own  as  God, 
Tho'  we  were  scorn'd  by  all  man- 
kind, 

He  is  our  Motto  most  avow'd; 
To  such  in  spirit  we  are  join'd, 
And  them  as  brethren  gladly  own, 
Who  by  this  Shibboleth  are  known. 

3  He,   who   was  scorned  on  the 
tree, 

He,  whom  his  nation  still  disown, 
Who  marks  with  glorious  infamy 
All    who    are   as    his    follVers 

known, 
He  is  the  church's  Lord  and  Head, 
By  whom  we  graciously  are  led. 

4  We  stand  unto  this  very  hour 
In  one  firm  bond  of  peace  and  love; 
We  are  at  enmity  no  more, 

But  reconcil'd  to  God  above: 
As  children  we  by  him  are  own'd, 
Since  Christ  for  all  our  sins  aton'd. 

5  All  ye  who  gospel-preachers  are, 
Adhere  to  Jesus  crucify'd, 

And  watch  with  unremitting  care, 
That  you  in  your  first  love  abide ; 
Whoe'er  forsakes  it  can't  but  feel 
A  want  of  apostolic  zeal. 

6  Heralds   of    grace,   would  ye 
commence, 

Of  grace  first  self-experienc'd  be ; 
And  by  the  gospel  you  dispense 
Yourselves  be  reconcil'd  and  free: 
WThen  pardon,  grace,  and  life  you 

find, 
Then  publish  it  to  all  mankind. 

7  We  join  the  ransom'd  church 
of  God, 

His    blood-bought,    blood-be- 
sprinkled train, 
To  publish  the  good  news  abroad, 
That  only  thro'  the  Lamb  once 
slain 


The  world  may  gain  a  full  release 
From  all  their  sins,  and  endless 
grace. 

8  Christ's  ransom'd  people  rest 
enjoy, 

Upon  his  arm  they  lean  in  peace, 
To  follow  him  is  their  employ, 
In  this  mostblessedtime  of  grace: 
They  preach  their  Saviour  cru- 
cify'd, [side. 
Determin'd  nought  to  know  be- 

9  In  life  they  witness  this,  with 
pow'r  [heart, 

That  strikes  and  fastens  in  the 
And  when  this   mortal  period's 

o'er,  [part, 

And  they  in  peace  to  Christ  de- 
Their  dying  looks,  serene  and  fair, 
Bear  witness  that  they  christians 

are. 

648.     T.  90. 

1.  HE  doctrine  of  our  dying  Lord, 
The  faith   he  on  mount  Calv'ry 

seal'd, 
We  sign,  asserting  ev'ry  word 
Which  in  his  gospel  is  reveal'd, 
As  truth  divine,  and  curs'd  are 

they 
Who  add  thereto  or  take  away. 

2  We  stedfastly  this  truth  main- 
tain, [one; 

That  none  is  righteous,  no,  not 
That  in   the  Lamb,  for  sinners 

slain, 
We're  justify 'd  by  faith  alone; 
And  all  who  in  his  name  believe, 
Christ  and  his  righteousness  re- 
ceive. 

3  Our  works  and  merits  we  dis- 
claim, 

Opposing  all  self-righteousness, 
Ev'n  our  best  actions  we  condemn 
As  ineffectual,  and  confess, 
Whoe'er  thereon  doth  place  his 

trust, 
And  not  on  Jesus,  will  be  lost. 


203      Of  the  Servants  and  Witnesses  of  the  Lord, 


4  He  is  ourMaster,  Lord  andGod, 
The  fulness  of  the  Three  in  One ; 
His  life,  death,  righteousness  and 

blood, 
Our  faith's  foundation  is  alone; 
His  Godhead  and  his  death  shall 
Our  theme  to  all  eternity.         [be 

5  On  him   we'll   venture  all  we 
have, 

Our  lives,  our  all  to  him  we  owe; 
None  else  is  able  us  to  save, 
Nought  but  the  Saviour  will   we 

know;  [hand, 

This  we  subscribe'with  heart  and 
Kesolv'd  thro'  grace  thereby  to 

stand. 

6  This  now  with  heav'n's  resplen- 

dent host 
We  echo  thro'  the  church  of  God, 
Among    the   heathen  make   our 

boast 
Of  Jesus'  saving  death  and  blood; 
We  loud,  like  many  waters,  join, 
In  showing  forth  his  love  divine. 

649.     T.  166. 

O    GLORIOUS    Master  of  thy 

house, 
Thou  know'st    the   thoughts  of 

ev'ry  breast, 
To  thee  each  servant  gladly  goes, 
Like  Noah's  dove,  for  peace  and 

rest. 
Indeed  the  waters  overflow 
The  world  all  o'er,  and  us  with- 
stand; [know, 
Few  will  our  mind  and  purpose 
Few  comprehend  thy  blest  com- 
mand. 

2  But  we  can  hope  thy  word  and 

grace 
Will  soften  many  a  heart  of  stone; 
What  means  can  help  the  human 

race  ?  [have  won. 

The  same  which  our  poor  hearts 
Tho'  carnal  reason  stand  to  faith 
Oppos'd,  the  wounded  conscience 

flie§ 


To  the  blest  doctrine  of  thy  death 
And  all-atoning  sacrifice. 

3  Thy  pow'rful   presence,  Lord, 

display, 
Or  else  in  vain  the  sun  we  see; 
Thou  art  our  life,  our  truth,  our 

way, 
We  have  no  comfort,  but  in  thee  : 
Vouchsafe  to  us  thy  unction,  Lord, 
Where'er,  obedient  to  thy  call, 
We  go,  thy  help  to  us  afford, 
And  ever  be  our  All  in  all. 


T.  22. 

thro'  fear  of  feeble 


650.* 

Shall  i, 

man, 
The  Spirit's  fire  in  me  restrain  ? 
Aw'd  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal  the  word  of  God  most 

High? 

2  Shall  I,  to    soothe  th'  unholy 
throng,  [tongue  ? 

Soften  thy  truth,  and  smooth  my 
To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys,  or  flee 
The  cross  endur'd,  my  God,  by 
thee  ? 

3  No,  fearless  I'll  in   deed  and 
word  [Lord ; 

Witness  of  thee,  my  gracious 
My  life  and  blood  I  here  present, 
If  for  thy  truth  they  may  be  spent. 

4  For  this  let  men  revile  my  name, 
No  cross  I  shun,  I  fear  no  shame; 
I  no  reproach  nor  sufT'rings  dread, 
Is  Christ  with  me,  I'm  not  afraid. 

5  Give  me  thy  strength,  O  God 
of  po  w'r ;  [roar, 

Then  let  winds  blow,  or  thunders 
I  need  not  fear  by  sea  or  land, 
For  thou,  my  God,  wilt  by  mc 
stand. 


T.  166. 

in  our  course  thro' 


651.* 

We  often, 

time, 
Have  rugged  roads  to  travel 


and  the  Spreading  of  his  Kingdom  upon  Earth,    209 


Faith's  fortitude  must  sometimes 

climb, 
And  paths  uneven  level ; 
But  Jesus,  thro'  his  tender  care, 
Which  is  at  all  times  present, 
Revives  the  weary  traveller 
Again  by  ways  more  pleasant. 

2  O  thou,  the  sole  defence  and  aid 
Of  all  the  weak  and  feeble, 
Thou  strong-  support  in  time  of 

need, 
And  Saviour  of  thy  people : 
Upholdus, Lord,  most  pow'rfull}', 
With  thy  divine  assistance, 
And  grant  us  constant  victory 
When  meeting  with  resistance. 

3  We  offer  gladly  unto  thee 
Our  spirit,  soul  and  body; 
We  promise  thee  fidelity 
And  loyalty  most  steady; 
Thou  surely  wilt  thy  cause  main- 
tain, 

Nor  leave  thy  work  unfinish'd; 
Thy    servants    many    conquests 

gain, 
Tho'  in  appearance  vanquish'd. 

652.*      T.  58. 

REDEEMER  of  mankind,  God 
of  all  grace, 

Pour  fire  and  spirit  on  thy  wit- 
nesses, 

Preaching  thy  salvation,  by  love 
-constrained : 

Thus    thousands  more  for   thee 
shall  still  be  gained, 

By  thy  blest  word. 

2  O  may   thy  ransom'd  people 
ev'ry  where, 

Of  this  great  truth  for  ever  wit- 
ness bear, 

That  whoe'er  believeth  in  Christ's 
redemption 

May  find  free  grace,  and  a  com- 
plete exemption 

From  serving  sin. 

3  Our   elders  and   all  other  ser- ! 
vants  bless,  [success :  j 

To  all  their    undertakings  give  | 

S 


Gracious  Lord,  afford  them  thy 

Spirit's  unction, 
That  they   may   faithfully  fulfil 

the  function, 

To  which  they're  call'd 

4  Grant,  none  among  us  may  in- 
active be, 

Enable  us  to  serve  thee  cheerfully; 
Render  thou  successful  each  step 

and  action, 
Which  we  perform,  Lord,  under 

thy  direction, 

And  in  thy  name 

5  Let  more  unto  thy  church  col- 
lected be  [thee, 

In  ev'ry  quarter,  to  yield  joy  to 
Here,  and  o'er  the  ocean,  in  ail 

her  stations ; 
And,  O  impart  to  the  most  savage 

nations  Thy  saving  grace 

€53.*      T.  14. 

-LrfORD  Jesus,  who  hast  called 
To  magnify  thy  name,  [us, 

And  preaeh  the  doctrine  of  thy 

cross 
Amidst  reproach  and  shame; 

2  We  thee  entreat  with  one  ac- 
Thy  ministers  prepare  [cord: 
To  lead  thy  nock,   and  preach 

thy  word, 
With  meekness,  zeal  and  care. 

3  Without  thy  aid  we  nought  can 
But  by  thy  pow'r  we  know,  [do. 
Weak  as  we  are,  we're  heroes  too, 
Who  conquer  where  we  go. 

654.      T.  56. 

Ye  who  called  :||:  to  Christ's 

service  are, 
Join  together  :J:   both  in   work 

and  pray'r ; 
Venture  all  on  him  our  Lord, 
Who  assures  us  in  his  word, 
That  we're  constant  :!|:  objects  of 

his  care. 

<-> 


510      Of  the  Servants  ami  Witnesses  of  the  Lord, 

2  Show'rs    of  blessings  :|j:  from 

the  Lord  proceed, 
Strength  supplying-  :J:  in  the  time 

of  need ; 


Ever  lacked  any  thing. 
He  will  never  :fl:  break  the  bruis- 
ed reed. 

3  Lord,  have  mercy  :U:  on  each 
land  and  place 

Where  thy  servants  :!!:  preach  the 

word  of  peace, 
Life  and  pow'r  on  them  bestow, 

f 

dow, 

That  with  boldness  :;|:  they  may 
thee  confess. 

4  May  we  faithful  :l|:  in  our  ser- 
vice be, 

Truly  careful  :|:  in  our  ministry; 
Keep  us  to  thy  church  fast  bound, 
In  the  faith  preserve  us  sound, 
Often  weeping  :|:  grateful  tears 
'fore  thee. 

655.*     T.  146. 

±j  ORD,  grant  thy  servants  grace, 
The  needful  gifts  and  unction, 
That  with  due  faithfulness 
They  may  discharge  their  func- 
tion; 
That  all  things,  as  they  ought, 
May  punctually  be  done ; 
And  with  success,  when  wrought, 
Their  work  vouchsafe  to  crown. 

2  We  pray  thee,  bless  them  all, 
And  prosper  their  endeavor, 
In  their  important  call, 
To  serve  thee,  gracious  Saviour; 
Thou  list'nest  to  our  pray'rs, 
And  surely  wilt  uphold 
The  faithful  ministers 
Of  thy  redeemed  fold. 

656.      T.  22. 

JjE  present  with  thy  servants, 

Lord, 
Wc  look  to  thee  with  one  accord; 


Refresh  and  strengthen  us  anew, 
And  bless  what  in  thy  name  we  do. 

2  O  teach  us  ail,  thy  perfect  will 
To  understand,  and' to  fulfil ; 
When  human  insight   fails,   gi\e 

light, 
This  will  direct  our  steps  aright. 

3  The  Lord's  joy  be  our  strength 
and  stay 

In  our  employ  from  day  to  day  ; 
Our  thoughts  and  our  activity 
Thro'  Jesus'  merits  hallow'd  be. 

657.*      T.  26. 

MOST  faithful  Lord,  thyself 
reveal ;  [flow, 

My  eyes  with  contrite  tears  o'er- 

My  heart  with  gratitude  doth 
glow, 

But  adequate  expressions  fail. 

2  If  I  were  free  from  all  distress, 
Had  to   converse  with  none  but 

thee, 
Were  I  from  ev'ry  burden  free, 
Then  nothing  could  my  soul  op- 
press : 

3  But  I  have  trials  to  go  thro', 
And  hardships  oftentimes  to  meet: 
And,  conscious  of  my  wants,  en- 
treat [do. 

Thee,  Lord,  to  teach  me  what  to 

4  Give  me  what  thy  own  mind 
decrees,  [sess, 

And  what  thy  children  must  pos- 
If  they  shall  serve  thee  with  suc- 
cess : 
A  neck  which  with  thy  yoke  agrees . 

5  Give  me  a  lowly,  faithful  mind, 
With  patience  and  undauntedness; 
If  thou  my  poor  endeavors  bless 
Action  and  rest  may  be  combin'd- 

6  Give  me  an  inly  cheerful  heart, 
Besprinkled  with  thy  blood,  made 

clean : 
O  may  it  in  my  works  be  seen 
That  thou  its  sole  Possessor  art ! 


and  the  Spreading  of  his  Kingdom  upon  Earth.  211 


7  Grant  me  to  know  thy  blessed  j  By  thee  to  fcfe  taught  and  led 

ways;  [share 

With  all  both  joy  and  grief  to 
And  lips  thy  mercy  to  declare 
To  all  that  mourning  seek  thy  face. 


;  j  Till  in  Christ  we're  perfected 

only    joy 


my 


658.*      T.  583. 

SlNXERS'  Redeemer,  gracious 
Lamb  of  God, 

We,  thy  poor  children,  purchas'd 
by  thy  blood, 

With  gratitude  acknowledge,  that 
we  share 

Thy  boundless  favor  and  protect- 
ing care. 

2  From  day  to  day  may  we  with 
rapture  feel 

Thy  life,  thy   unction,   and  thy 

Spirit's  seal, 
The  pow'rful  drawings  of  thy  love 

and  grace, 
And  zeal  to  serve  thy  cause  with 

faithfulness. 

3  With  each  of  us  obtain  thy  gra- 
cious aim, 

That  we,  thy  servants,  may  exalt 

thy  name; 
Enabled    by    thy  grace,  may  we 

declare 
The  greatness  of  thy  ransom  ev'ry 

where. 

4  We  feel  our  insufficiency,  to  bear 
The  weighty  charge  committed 

to  our  care; 
To  thee,  who  dost  thy  people's 

cause  defend, 
We  the  concerns  of  thy  whole 

church  commend. 

639.*      T.  185. 

oINCE  our  Saviour  call'd  us  to 
Everlasting  happiness,  [inherit 
And  without  the  unction  of  the 

Spirit 
We  the  way  to  him  can't  trace, 
Grant  us  therefore,  Holy  Ghost, 

the  favor, 
Both  in  doctrine  and  in  our  be- 
haviour 


2  Faithful  Lord, 

and  pleasure 
Shall  remain,  while  here  I  stay, 
Thee,  my  matchless  Friend  and 

highest  Treasure, 
To  adore,  serve  and  obey ; 
Tho'  I  in  myself  am  weak  and 

feeble,  [enable, 

Yet,  I  trust,  thy  grace  will  me 
By  obedience  to  thy  will 
All  thy  purpose  to  fulfil. 

660.*      T.228. 

ijODY  and  soul's  at  thy  com- 
mand, 
Andwe  with  gladness  ready  stand 
To  serve  thy  name,  Lord  Jesus  1 
Since  thy  blest  Spirit  did  explain 
Unto  our  hearts,  why  thou  wast 

slain, 
Nought  else  on  earth  can  please 
O  no, — aitho'  [us  : 

We  are  feeble — an  el  unstable, 
Thou'rt  our  Treasure, 
And  to  serve  thee  is  our  pleasure! 

2  Unto  ourselves  no  praise  is  due; 
And  should  we  even  something  do, 
That  in  thy  sight  were  pleasing. 
To  thee  we  render  all  the  praise, 
Thou  giv'st  thereto  enabling 

grace, 
And  grantest  us  thy  blessing. 
Unless — thy  grace 
Sway  our  nature, — ev'ry  creature 
Is  im willing 
Aught  that's  good  to  be  fulfilling, 

661.*     T.  166. 

A  AKE  me  into  thy  hands  anew, 
Out  of  which  none  is  plucked, 
By  which  thy  children  are  brought 

thro', 
And  servants  are  conducted: 
j  Lord  Jesus,  lead  and  bless  thou 
In  ev'ry  future  station,  [me 

That  I  may  serve  thee  faithfully 
Until  mv  consummation, 


212      Of  the  Servants  and  Witnesses  of  the  Lord, 


2  With  mouth  and  hand  I  give 

to  thee 
Myself  as  thy  own  booty, 
T"  increase  each  talent  thou  gav'st 
Shall  be  my  pleasant  duty;      [me 
O  let  my  soul  ne'er  moved  be 
From  thee,  my  faithful  Saviour; 
Both  late  and  early  show  to  me 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  favor. 

662.      T.  39. 

JLORD,  grant  us,  tho'  deeply 
abased  with  shame, 

With  true  christian  courage  to 
act  in  thy  name; 

May  we  in  thy  blessed  work  al- 
ways abound, 

And  let  with  success  all  our  labor 
be  crown'd. 

2  Give   grace,  that   as   brethren 

we  join  hands  in  love, 
Engaging  to  thee  ever  faithful  to 

prove, 
Where'er  to  thy  service  appointed 

we  stand, 
To  sow,  or  to  reap,  at  thy  call 

and  command. 

663.*      T.  22. 

IN  mercy,  Lord,  this  grace  be- 
stow, 
That  in  thy  service  I  may  do, 
With  gladness  and  a- willing  mind, 
Whatever  is  for  me  assign'd. 

2  Grant,  I,  impelled  by  thy  love, 
In  smallest  things    may  faithful 

prove; 
Till  I  depart,  1  wish  to  be 
Devoted  wholly  unto  thee. 

664.*      T.  155. 

X*  IT  us  for  thy  service,  Lord, 

Each  one  in  thy  congregation, 

In  his  station; 

Set  thou  us  in  ev'ry  place 

To  thy  praise; 

.Make  us  in  thy  service  stable, 

Willing,  lively,  faithful,  able, 

Till  in  thee  we  end  our  race. 


665.*      T.  166. 

O   MAY  the  witness-spirit  rest, 
Lord,  on  thy  congregation, 
May  godly  zeal  in  spire  each  breast 
To  publish  thy  salvation  ; 
We  gladly  promise  faithfulness 
To  do  what  we  are  able; 
Sufficient  is  for  us  thy  grace, 
Which  doth  support  the  feeble. 

666.*      T.  166. 

U  LORD,  we  highly  magnify 
And  bless  thy  saving  Jesus-name: 
The  love  that  prompted  thee  to 

die 
We  will  to  all  mankind  proclaim; 
Thou  bidst  the  sparks  of  grace 

arise,  [heart ; 

Which  kindle    many    a    lifeless 
Thou  hear'st  the  needy  sinner's 

cries, 
And  pardon  freely  dost  impart. 

2  If  we  are  to  thy  cause  but  true, 
Upright,  obedient  to  thy  will, 
Enabling  grace  thou  wilt  bestow, 
Thy  thoughts  of  peace  in  us  fulfil, 
In  all  things  we  may  trust  thy 

grace, 
And  rest  on  thy  almighty  arm  ; 
Keep  thou  our  souls  in  constant 

peace, 
And  shelter  us  from  ev'ry  harm. 

667.*      T.  22. 

X  N  our  short  warfare  here  below, 
May  our  experience  daily  show, 
That  in  our  weakness,   thro'  thy 

aid, 
Thy  strength  divine  is  perfected. 

2  Without    thy    blessing,    how 
could  we 

Be  servants  pleasing  unto  thee? 
But  we  can  by  experience  sing, 
Thy  word  hath  pow'r,   and  fruit 
doth  bring. 

3  Ah,  could  we  preach  in  ev'ry 
place  [grace, 

Our  Saviour's  boundless  love  and 


and  the  Spreading  of  his  Kingdom  upon  Earth.  213 


That  thousands  who  are  yet  en- 

slav'd,  [sav'd! 

Might   in  these  gospel-times  be 

4  There's  but  a  small  beginning 
made,  [shade; 

The  earth  is  still  o'ercast  with 
Break  forth,  thou  Sun  of  right- 
eousness, [rays ! 
And    spread    thy     all-enliv'ning 

5  Whene'er  we  to  mankind  pro- 
claim [name, 

Thy    dying    love    and    precious 
Support  thy  servants'  weakness, 

Lord, 
By  thy  blest  Spirit,    grace  and 

word. 

6  Lord  of  the  harvest !  lab'rers 
send,  [spend 

Who  willing   are  their  lives    to 
In  scorching   heat  and   chilling 

cold, 
To  bring  the  heathen  to  thy  fold. 

7  When  all  our  labor  here  is  o'er, 
And  when  ovir  light  shall  burn  no 

more, 
When  our  endeavors  have  an  end, 
Then  let  our  souls  to  thee  ascend. 

668.*      T.  114. 

X  HOU  Saviour  of  the   world, 

great  Mediator, 
O  may'st  thou  for  the  travail  of 

thy  soul 
Behold  thy  seed  extend  from  pole 

to  pole; 
Thy  boundless    mercy   show  to 

ev'ry  creature; 
With  old  and  young  thy  gracious 

aim  obtain; 
Thy  pray'rs  and  tears  can  never 

plead  in  vain. 

2  Thy    glorious    gospel    spread 

thro'  ev'ry  nation, 
Give  us  an  open  door,  thy  saving 

name 
In  the  most  distant  regions    to 

proclaim, 


With  pow'r  and  with  the  Spirit's 

demonstration ; 
A.nd  grant  us  joyfully  to  feed  by 

faith 
In  peace  upon  the  merits  of  thy 

death. 

669.      T.  74. 

J.  HINK  on  our  brethren,  Lord, 
Who  preach  the  gospel -word 
In  spirit  free  and  bold, 
In  hunger,  heat  and  cold: 
Thou    art    their    Strength    and 

Shield, 
Help  them  to  win  the  field. 

2  Give  us  an  open  door, 
And  spirit,  grace  and  pow'r, 
To  tell  what  thou  hast  done 
For  mankind  to  atone, 
That  thus  in  ev'ry  place 
We  may  declare  thy  grace. 

3  O  Lord,  before  us  go  ; 
To  ev'ry  sinner  show 
What  need  he  hath  of  thee. 
And  then  most  pow'rfully 
Convince  each  human  heart, 
That  thou  our  Saviour  art. 

4  O  let  thy  strength  and  might 
Subdue  the  en'my's  spite: 

Our  weakness  well  thou  know'st, 
Of  notliing  we  can  boast 
But  that  we  trust  thy  word, 
And  know,  thou  art  our  Lord! 

5  Let  our  beginnings  be 
Aided,  O  Lord,  by  thee; 

The  things  which  purpos'd  are 
Help  us  to  bring  to  bear; 
Forgive  what  e'er  is  wrong, 
'Midst  weakness  make  us  strong, 

6  Our  weak  endeavors  bless, 
And  crown  them  with  success. 
Thou  Workman  great  and  wise ! 
Who  shall  thy  work  despise  ? 

A  tool  that's  us'd  by  thee 
Can  wonders  do,  we  see, 


214     Of  the  Servants  and  Witnesses  of  the  Lord, 


670.*     T.  97. 

A  HE  Lord  himself  gave  forth 

the  word, 
We  preach   most  gladly  Christ 

the  Lord.  [obey, 

May  thousands,  Lord,  thy  voice 
And  turn  to  thee  without  delay; 
To  those  who  hear  us   grant  an 

open  ear, 
And  when  we  point  thee  out,  do 

thou  appear. 
2  'Tis  the  desire  of  all  our  hearts 
That,  in    the    earth's    remotest 

parts, 
The  love  of  God  to  all  mankind 
Be  preach'd  to  heathen  base  and 

blind;  [believe, 

For  Jesus  saves  from  sin  all  who 
And  t!i'  ofFer'd  pardon  in  his  blood 

receive. 

671.      T.  97. 

As  'twas  of  old,  we  now  may 
trace,  [grace, 

In   these  most  blessed  times   of 
How  the  reviving  gospel-sound 
Of  blood-bought  grace  is  spread- 
ing round; 
We  see  with  joy  the  work  of  God 

increase, 
And  thousands  who  thro'  Jesus 
find  release. 

2  We  see  in  hearts  as  cold  as  ice 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  arise, 
And  that  his  all-enliv'ning  rays 
Of  Satan's   slaves  make   sons  of 

grace, 
Who    are  increasing    daily  more 

and  more, 
And  who  the  slaughter'd  Lamb 

with  us  adore. 

3  Great  is  the  harvest,  truly  great; 
Saviour  of  all !  we  thee  entreat, 
To  send  forth  lab'rers,  who  with 
Of  thy  atonement  testify,  [joy 
And  to  prepare  still  many  wit- 
nesses, 

Who   from  experience  may  pro- 
claim thy  grace. 


672.      T.  22. 

JuORD,  at  thy  feet  asham'd  we 
sink,  [think, 

When  on  thy  wondrous  grace  we 
Which  now  so  strikingly  appears; 
Lost  in  amaze  we  melt  in  tears. 

2  The  gospel   in    these   blessed 
days,  [displays, 

Throughout  the  earth  its  beams 
Nations,  that  never  heard  of  thee, 
Thy  great  salvation  shout  to  see. 

3  That  mystery  from  ages  seal'd, 
God,  by  his  Spirit,  hath  reveal'd, 
That  heav'nly  thrones  andpow'rs 

might  know 
God's  wisdom  by  the  church  be- 
low. 

4  Tho'  hated,  tho'   despis'd  and 
mean, 

Yet  while  we  on  thy  mercy  lean, 
Let  nations  rage,  let  devils  roar, 
We  will  confess  thee  evermore. 

673.*     T.  121. 

1  E  people  of  the  Lord, 
Be  still,  and  trust  his  word, 
Bring  your  supplications 
'Fore  him  with  one  accord, 
That  many  heathen  nations 
May  his  word  receive, 
And  in  him  believe,  rjf: 

2  O  might  we  clearly  trace, 
In  these  blest  times  of  grace, 
'Mongst  the  brethren's  people 
In  each  a  willingness 
To  be  the  Lord's  disciple, 
To  spend  life  and  blood 
In  the  cause  of  God.  :||: 

674.*      T.  206. 

LET  the  world  hear!  :|: 

God's  Son  and  Hen*, 

Who  to  us  came, 

And  bore  :|:  our  sin  and  shame, 

Who  liv'd  among  his  own  :f: 

Unknown, 


and  the  Spreading  of  his  Kingdom  upon  Earth. 

n, — and   then 


215 


Despis'd    and  me 

was  slain, 
The  ransom  HE  :(J: 
For  all  the  world  and  me 


■■I'- 


2  Hereby  we  stand,  :jj; 

With  life  in  hand, 

Us  help  afford 

To  bear  :||:  this  witness,  Lord: 

That  thousands  may  embrace  :f; 

Thy  grace: 

We  will  diffuse — the  gospel-news 

In  ev'ry  land;  :|j: 

The  Lord  will  by  us  stand.  :'|: 

670.*     T.583. 

O   LORD,    command  us  what 

we  are  to  do, 
Where  thou  wilt  call  us  we  de- 
sire to  go,  [cess, 
Because  thy  orders  do  imply  sue- 
To  break   thro'   roads    we    else 
could  never  pass. 

2  May  many  wild    uncultivated 

parts, 
Where  Satan  bears   the  sway  in 

heathens'  hearts, 
Bear  fruit  abundantly  to  thee,  O 

Lord, 
And  thousands  be  converted  by 

thy  word. 

676.*     T.  90. 

C  HRIST  JESUS  is  that  precious 

grain  [dy'd; 

Which  fell  into  the  ground  and 

Now   since  he  for  our   sins  was 

slain, 
He  doth  no  more  alone  abide, 
But,  for  the  travail  of  his  soul, 
His  seed  appears  from  pole  to  pole. 

677.*     T.  79. 

CjO,  witness  of  the  suff'ring 
Of  Christ,  who,  as  our  off'ring, 
Our  guilt  and  curse  did  bear ; 
Proclaim  his  great  salvation 
To  many  a  heathen  nation, 
And  spread  his  gospel  far  and 
near. 


678.*      T.  68. 

1  E,  who  know  the  Lord, 
And  his  grace  and  word, 
Publish  his  complete  salvation 
Still  to  many  a  heathen  nation; 
Joyfully  proclaim 
Jesus'  saving  name. 

679.*     T.  221. 

YV  ITH  fire  and  with  spirit  en- 

dow'd  ev'ry  moment, 
Ye  ministers  of  Christ  confest, 
Go   forth    and   proclaim  ye   the 

word  of  atonement 
Both  far  and  near;  and  when  op- 

prest 
By  hardships  and  trials,  be  bold 

in  God, 
And  gladly  for  him  spend  your 

life  and  blood. 
'Midst  tempests  and  billows,  and 

thro'  deserts  go, 
The  seeds  of  the  gospel  'mongst 

heathen  to  sow. 

680.  T.  590. 

-LiORD,   to  thy  people  aid  dis- 
pense, 
Their  Shield  and  Portion  be, 
xkd  let  their  lives  the  world  con- 
vince 
That  they  belong  to  thee: 
Extend  thy  help  to  distant  parts, 
Thy  servants  send  to  call, 
Reveal  thy    grace    to    heathens' 

hearts ; 
Thy  grace  extend  to  all. 

681.  T.  195. 

LORD  GOD,  our  Salvation! 

Let  thy  grace  and  favor 

Rest  upon  thy  church  for  ever; 

Jesus,  thee  to  follow 

Be  our  blessed  function ; 

Grant  us  all  thy  Spirit's  unction, 

To  declare — ev'ry  where 

The  complete  salvation, 

Purchas'd  by  thy  passion. 


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682.*     T.  22. 

Ii  ORD  Christ,  reveal  thy  vholy 

face, 
And  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace, 
To  fill   our  hearts  with  fervent 

zeal,  [will. 

To  learn  thy  truth,  and  do  thy 

2  Lord,  lead  us  in  thy  holy  ways, 
And  teach  our  lips  to   tell  thy 

praise: 

Revive   our    hope,  our    faith  in- 
crease, [grace. 

To  taste   the  sweetness  of  thy 

3  Till  we  with  angels  join  to  sing- 
Eternal  praise  to  thee  our  King-; 
Till   we   behold  thy    face    most 

brig-lit, 
In  joy  and  everlasting  light. 

4  To  God  the  Father,  and  the 
Son,1 

And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Re  honor,  praise  and  glory  giv'n 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n. 

683.*      T.  141. 

\J  \VN  thy  congregation, 
O  thou  slaughter'd  Lamb! 
We  are  here  assembled 
In  thy  holy  name; 
Look  upon  thy  people, 
Whom  thou  by  thy  blood 
Hast  in  love  redeemed, 
And  brought  nig-h  to  God. 

2  Thou  hast  kindly  led  us 
For  these  many  years ; 
Ah!  accept  our  praises, 
And  our  grateful  tears; 
Grant  us  all  the  favor 
To  obey  thy  voice, 

Yea,  what  thou  dircctcst 
Be  our  only  choice. 

3  Church,  who  art  arrayed 
In  the  glorious  dress 


Of  thy  Lord  and  Saviour's 
Spotless  righteousness, 
Be  both  now  and  ever 
By  his  blood  kept  clean, 
And  in  all  thy  members 
May  his  grace  be  seen. 

684.*      T.  ±55. 

Slaughter'd  Lamb,  imman- 

uel, 

Who  hast  gained  our  salvation, 

By  thy  passion, 

Ah!    we  give  thee   thanks    and 

praise 
For  thy  grace; 

Grant,  that  we  may  all  inherit 
The  anointing  of  thy  Spirit, 
Which  instructs  us  what  to  do. 

2  Let  thy  Spirit,  which  is  truth. 
Raise  our  grov'ling  thoughts  to 

heaven, 
Us  enliven; 

Thus  adorn'd  and  beautify'd 
As  thy  bride, 

May  our  walk  and  conversation 
Be  a  striking  demonstration 
That  thou  dvvell'st  and  walk'st 

in  us. 

3  Lord,  for  grace  we  thee  entreat, 
Grace,  the  anchor  firm  and  stable 
Of  the  feeble; 

Grace,  whereon  we  must  depend 
To  the  end; 

Grace,  the  sinner's  consolation, 
Sure  support  in  each  temptation, 
Confidence  in  life  and  death. 

4  God  with  us,  we  vow  to  thee 
Due  allegiance  now  and  ever; 
Gracious  Saviour, 

We  to  serve  thee  ready  stand, 

Take  the  hand, 

As  a  pledge  and  declaration 

Of  the  grateful  heart's  sensation, 

Which  thy  dying  love  excites. 


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683.     T.  583. 

Ii  ORD  JESUS,  in  thy  presence 

we  are  blest,  [for  Guest ; 

And  thou  art  even  now  our  wish'd- 
Without   thee   all  our  meetings 

would  be  cold, 
And  soon  become  a  custom  dead 

and  old. 


2  Thou  canst  alone  to  us  true 
life  impart, 

Canst  comfort,   bless   and  cheer 

each  needy  heart: 
We  are  assembled  here  before  thy 

face 
To  take  out  of  thy  fulness  grace 

for  grace. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  be  for  evermore 
ador'd,  [and  Lord; 

We  thee  confess  our  Master,  Head 
Thy  faithfulness  each   day    and 

hour  we  prove, 
Grant  us  to  live  for  thee,  con- 
straint by  love. 

686.*      T\  16i. 

i^HOSEN  souls,  who  now  as- 
semble 

Under  Christ's  protecting  care; 

Tho'  you're  weak,  your  foes  must 
tremble, 

If  by  him  you  guarded  are. 

Of  his  goodness — bear  ye  witness: 

Know  ye  not  your  high  vocation. 

As  the  Lord's  own  congregation  ? 

2  To  his  name  give  thanks  and 
praises, 

Him  with  deepest  awe  adore; 
May  his  people  in  all  places 
Join  t'  exalt  him  evermore; 
Christ,  our  Saviour, — be  for  ever 
Of  your  building  the  Foundation, 
And  the  God  of  your  salvation. 

3  Hernhut,*  the  Most  High's  own 
structure, 

Built  upon  the  grace  of  God, 


May  thy  walls  be  without  frac- 
ture, 
Sprinkled  be  thy  gates  with  blood; 
God's  election — and  protection 
Founded  and  maintain  our  union, 
Christ's  the  ground  of  our  com- 
munion. 


4  May  this  place  exist  no  longer 
Than,  Lord  Jesus,  thy  own  hand, 
UncontrolPd  rules  in  its  border, 
And  be  love  our  sacred  band. 
May  we  by  thee — be  foun  d  worthy, 
As  a  good  salt  to  be  used, 

That  some  fruitmay  be  produced. 

5  Bless  our  cov'nanting  together; 
Make  us  like  a  burning  torch, 
Kindled  by  our  heav'nly  Father, 
In  these  last  days  of  the  church. 
To  thee  joined — and  resigned, 
May  by  each  of  us  be  further'd, 
What  thy  holy  will  hath  order'd. 

6  Now,  dear  Brethren,  know  ye 
Jesus  ? 

Happy  who  him  truly  knows  : 
He's  the  Head,  and  we  are  mem- 
bers, 
From  him  ev'ry  blessing  flows. 
Wiio  believeth — to  Christ  cleav- 

eth, 
Doth  rejoice  in  ev'ry  station, 
'Midst  reproach  and  tribulation. 

687.*     T.  114. 

L  HOU  Source  of  love,  we  pray, 

impart  thy  favor 
Each  day  unto   thy   house    and 

family,  [thee; 

Who  as  one  man   united  are  in 
O  grant,  that  ev'ry  one  thy  grace 

may  savor, 
And  that  thy  church    for  ever 

may  rejoice 
In  thee,  and  praise  thy  name  with 

heart  and  voice. 


*  The  first  congregation  of  the  renewed  church  of  t/ie  United  Brethren . 
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2  O  thou,  whose  love  extends  be- 
yond all  measure, 

Thou  nearest  us  already,  ere  we 
ciy,  [passest  by, 

No  soul  that  calls  on  thee  thou 

But  to  relieve  thy  children  is  thy 
pleasure; 

Thou  art  our  Light,  our  Strength, 
our  Shield  and  Rock, 

Our  faithful  Shepherd,  and  we 
are  thy  flock. 

688.*      T.  155. 

i\l  Y  soul  waiteth  on  the  Lord, 
And  shall  never  be  ashamed; 
He  is  named 

God   our    Sun,    our    Shield    and 
By  his  flock;  [Rock, 

He  is  merciful  and  gracious, 
And  his  goodness  doth  refresh  us 
When  we  long  and  pant  for  him. 

2  His  enliv'ning  countenance 

To  lift  up  on  all  the  needy 

He  is  ready, 

And  enricheth  evermore 

All  the  poor; 

In  our  peaceful  habitations, 

O  how  many  demonstrations 

Of  his  favor  do  we  prove! 

"  We  reply  Amen  thereto, 

For  his  bounty  never  ceaseth, 

Yea,  increaseth; 

And  are  filled  with  amaze 

At  his  grace; 

Each  himself  unworthy  deemetli 

Of  his  love;  his  goodness  claimeth 

Our  unfeigned  gratitude. 

689.*      T.  9. 

M.  CHRIST  our  Saviour  look 
on  thee, 

Ransom'd  congregation! 
C.  We  to  him  belong,  for  he 

Purchas'd  our  salvation. 

M.  2  In  electing  grace  rejoice, 
Prize  his  love  and  favor; 
Then  his   calling,    gifts    and 

choice 
He'll  maintain  for  ever. 


C.  3  Yea,  his  sympathizing  heart 
Yields  us  consolation; 
May  we  ne'er  from  Christ  de- 
part, 
Till  our  consummation. 

M.  4.  To  his  voice  attentive  be, 
Thankfully  adore  him, 
And  with  heart's  fidelity 
Humbly  walk  before  him. 

C.  5  Thus  in  number  and  in  grace 
We  shall  be  increasing, 
Showing  forth  our  Saviour's 

praise, 
And  to  him  be  pleasing. 


Shep- 


690.  T.  185. 

Gracious  Lord,  our 

herd  and  Salvation, 
In  thy  presence  we  appear; 
Own  us  as  thy  flock  and  congre- 
gation, 
Let  us  feel  that  thou  art  near; 
May  we  all  enjoy  thy  grace  and 
favor,  [Saviour, 

And  obey  thee  as  our  Head  and 
Who  by  thy  most  precious  blood 
Mad'st  us,  sinners,  heirs  of  God. 

2  Lord,  receive  our  thanks  and 
adoration, 

Which  to  thee  we  humbly  pay, 

For  our  calling  and  predestina- 
tion, 

Gracious  Saviour,  on  this  day. 

Give  us  grace  to  walk  as  thine 
anointed,  [pointed ; 

In  the  path  thou  hast  for  us  ap- 

We  devote  most  heartily 

Soul  and  body  unto  thee. 

691.  T.  151. 

JllEAD  of  thy  congregation, 
Kind  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord! 
Look  on  us  with  compassion, 
Met  here  with  one  accord; 
Accept  our  thanks  and  praises 
For  all  thy  love  and  care, 
Which  we  in  various  cases 
Repeatedly  did  share. 


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2  Our  lips  would  gladly  mention 
Thy  patience,  love  and  grace, 
Our  hearts  with  due  attention 
Thy  loving-  kindness  trace, 
Which  under  thy  protection 
'Midst  trials  we  have  prov'd; 
Thy  fatherly  correction 
Show'd  us,  that  we're  belov'd. 

692.*      T.  9. 

JeSUS  Christ,  who  bled  and 
For  mankind's  salvation,  [dy'd 
Shows  his  wounds  and  pierced 
To  his  congregation-  [side 

2  Yea,  he,  with  uplifted  hands,    ; 
Mark'd  with  nail-prints  bloody, 
'Midst  his  chosen  people  stands, 
Saviour  of  his  body! 

3  While  he  doth  himself  reveal, 
O  what  consolation 

In  his  presence  do  we  feel ! 
'Tis  beyond  expression. 

4  Teach  us,  Lord,  to  follow  thee 
With  entire  devotion ; 

As  thy  willing-  subjects,  we 
Wait  thy  Spirit's  motion. 

5  Jesus,  all-creating  Word, 
King  of  ev'ry  nation, 

But  especially  the  Lord 
Of  thy  congregation ! 

6  To  thy  name  be  evermore 
Praise  and  glory  given ; 
Thee  we  worship  and  adore, 
Lord  of  earth  and  heaven! 

693.*      T.  10. 

W  HEN  we  rejoice,  that  Jesus 
From  year  to  year  doth  bless  us, 
And  that  his  grace  and  favor 
Towards  us  never  waver; 

2  Or  he  that  consolation 
Grants  to  his  congregation, 
That  we  shall  rest  for  ever 
With  him  our  gracious  Saviour; 

3  Then  we  forget  distresses, 
And  what  would  else  oppress  us ; 
Are  we  with  Christ  connected, 
We  need  not  be  dejected. 


694.*      T.  166. 

HEAD  of  thy  church!  behold 

us  here, 
Direct  and  rule  us  by  thy  grace; 
Hear   thou  each  needy    sinner's 

pray'r, 
Confirming  thus  thy  promises; 
O  help  us,   that  we  may  fulfil 
What  in  thy  name  we  take  in  hand, 
Concordant  with  thy  holy  will, 
And  may  it  to  thy  glory  tend. 

2  One  suit  in  mercy  to  us  grant : 
Let  us  from  all  divested  be 
Which  furthers  not  our  covenant, 
Or  is  displeasing  unto  thee; 
All  that  whence  hurt  to    souls 
accrues,  [grace, 

Whate'er  thy  doctrine  doth  dis- 
Or  counteracts  thy  blessed  views, 
Root  out  and  utterly  erase. 

695.*      T.  101. 

i>  OW  down,  ye  foll'wers  of  the 
Lamb !  [tion; 

These  are  your  hours  of  consola- 

With  awe  adore  his  saving  name! 

His  cross  and  wounds  are  of  sal- 
vation 

The  lasting  source  for  sinners 
who  believe; 

Come  then,  and  grace  for  grace 
freely  from  him  receive. 

2  His  mercy  claims  our  highest, 
praise, 

'lis  by  his  grace  we  were  elected; 
Freed  from  the  .world's  deceitful 

ways,  [ed; 

We're  to  his  chosen  flock  collect- 
His  faithful  heart  we  know,  and 

search  it  still : 
May  thousands  more  believe,  and 

do  his  holy  will. 

3  Ourselves,  dear  Lord,  we  now 
to  thee 

Resign  anew  with  soul  and  body; 
As  thy  redeemed  property 
Accept  of  us,  tho'  poor  and  need;'; 


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Out  of  the  mouths   of  suckling's 

perfect  praise, 
And  magnify  m  us  thy  name  and 

saving-  grace. 

4  O  let  thy  love  our  hearts  con- 
strain, 

That,  in  one  covenant  united, 

The  bond  of  peace  we  may  main- 
tain, 

And  be  to  mutual  love  excited; 

To  God  and  to  the  Lamb  be 
praises  giv'n 

By  sinners  here  below,  and  by  the 
saints  in  heav'n! 

696.*      T.  97. 

JeSUS,  O  may  we  thee  obey, 
Who  art  the  Life,  the  Truth,"  the 

Way; 
Since  thou  didst  for  our  sins  atone, 
With  right  thou   claim'st  us  as 

thine  own : 
Thou  wast  obedient  unto  death, 

that  we 
Might  not  be  lost,  but  live  eter- 
nally. 

2  O  let  each  member  of  thy  fold 
Be  in  the  book  of  life  enroll'd ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  us  impart, 
To  bear  the  sway  in  ev'ry  heart ; 
Us   with   thy   gracious  presence 

daily  bless, 
And  evermore   vouchsafe  to  us 

thy  grace. 

697.*     T.  15. 

JL  ORD,  when  before  the  Father's 
Thou,  in  thy  ministration,      [face 
Presentest  the  redeemed  race, 
Gather'd  from  ev'ry  nation  ; 

2  In  love  remember  this  thy  flock 
Bought  by  thy  bitter  passion  -. 
To  thee,  who  art  the  church's 
We  pay  our  adoration.       [Rock, 

3  We  here  unite  in  pray'r  to  thee, 
And  praise  thee,  Lord  Jehovah! 
We  join  to  sighs  for  mercy  free 
A  joyful  Hallelujah! 


698.  T.  341. 

U  LR  souls  with  inmost  shame 
Address  thy  holy  name, 
Jesus !  in  our  midst  appeal* 
Present  to  each  waiting  soul, 
Ev'ry  contrite  sinner  cheer, 
Breathe  thy  Spirit  thro'  the  whole. 

2  We  sinners  humbly  crave 
Thy  presence  here  to  have, 
In  this  place  to  find  thee  true 
To  thy  promises  of  grace, 
Still  to  own  the  gather'd  few; 
Giving  them  thy  life  and  peace. 

3  From  thy  majestic  throne 
In  mercy,  Lord,  look  down; 
View  the  souls  athirst  for  thee, 
Turn  to  them  thy  cheering  face; 
Each  adores,  with  bended  knee, 
Thee,  O  Jesus !  for  thy  grace. 

699.  T. 167. 

1  EACE  be  to  this  habitation, 
Peace  to  ev'ry  soul  therein; 
Peace,  which  flows  from  Christ's 

salvation, 
Peace,  the  seal  of  cancell'dsin; 
Peace,    that  speaks  its   heav'nly 

Giver, 
Peace,  to  earthly  minds  unknown; 
Peace  divine,  that  lasts  for  ever, 
Here  erect  its  glorious  throne ! 

700.*     T.  69. 

JL  HIS  habitation, 
And  all  who  dwell  therein, 
Fill  with  salvation; 
O  may  in  each  be  seen 
True  grace, 
And  lovely  childlikeness. 

701.*     T.  166. 

JuORD  Jesus,  for  our  call   of 

grace 
To  praise  thy  name  in  fellowship, 
We're  humbly  met  before  thy  face, 
And    in   thy  presence  love-feast 

keep. 
Sktdin  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad, 


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Thy  Spirit's  unction  now  impart ; 
Grant,  we  may  all,  O  Lamb  of 

God, 
In  thee  be  truly  one  in  heart. 

702.*      T.  159. 

The  Sabbath  is  for  man,  that 
Therein  may  find  repose,  [he 

And  that  the  soul  refreshed  be 
By  Christ,  the  church's  Spouse: 
Now   doth  his    ransom'd  happy 
bride,  [dy'd, 

Fruit  of   his   anguish,   when  he 
Enjoy  a  true  sabbatic  rest, 
In  his  communion  blest. 

703.  T.  205. 

Gracious  Lord,— with  one 

accord, 
We're  assembled  in  thy  name; 
Deign  to  hear — our  fervent  pray'r, 
Mercy  is  our  only  claim, 
While  with  tears  and   blushing 

face 
We  our  sins  to  thee  confess, 
And  our  hearts  with  thanks  o'er- 

flow 
For  the  grace  thou  dost  bestow. 

704.  T.  590. 

JeSUS,  knit  all  our  hearts  to 
Unite  vis  all  in  one,  [thee, 

And  in  our  meetings  ev'ry  where 
Be  thou  our  aim  alone; 
Reign  thou  sole  Monarch  of  our 
Without  a' rival  reign ;       [hearts, 
Till  we  with  angels  join  above 
To  praise  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

705.  T.  1S5. 

GRACIOUS  Father,  bless  this 
congreg-ation 

As  the  purchase  of  thy  Son; 

For  his  sake  behold  us  with  com- 
passion, 

And  us  ail  thy  children  own ; 

Jesus,  grant  to  us  thy  peace  and 
favor ; 

Holy  G  host,  abide  with  us  for  ever, 


And  to  us  Christ's  love  explain  ; 
Hear  us,  Lord  our  God,  Amen! 

706.*     T.  79. 

O    KING   of  peace,    our  Sov'- 

reign ! 
Thou  shalt  alone  us  govern, 
Come,  form  us  soon  to  be 
T'  each  other  an  example, 
To  th'  Holy  Ghost  a  temple, 
To  th'Father  pleasing  constantly. 

2  O  thou  our  first-born  Brother, 
Thou  Master  at  the  rudder, 
Who  guid'st  thy  church,  to  thee 
We  hearts  and  hands  deliver, 
And  promise  thee  for  ever,  i 
That  we  thy  faithful  souls  will  be. 

707.*     T.  185. 

VI  E  who  here  together  are  as- 
sembled, 
Joining  hearts  and  hands  in  one, 
Bind  ourselves,  with  love  that's 

un  dissembled, 
Christ  to  love  and  serve  alone. 
O  may  our  imperfect  songs  and 
praises  [Jesus ! 

Be  well-pleasing  unto  thee,  Lord 
Say,  "  My  peace  I  leave  with 
Amen,  Amen  !  Beit  sol       [you." 

708.*     T.  79. 

INCLINE  thine  ear  in  favor 
To  us,  most  gracious  Saviour, 
Accept  our  promises  : 
Thy  death,  thy  wounds  and  pas- 
sion 
Abide  our  hearts'  confession, 
Till  we  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

709.      T.  159. 

t?  E    now  return,    each  to  his 

tent, 
Joyful  and  glad  of  heart, 
And  from  our  solemn  covenant 
Thro'  grace  will  ne'er  depart; 
Once  more  we  pledge  both  heart 

and  hand,  [stand, 

As  in  God^s  presence  here  v?e 
2 


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To  live  to  him,  and  him  alone, 
Till  we  surround  his  throne. 

MO.*      T.  166. 

\\  ELCOME  among'   thy  flock 

of  grace 
With  joyful  acclamation! 
Thou,  whom    our    Shepherd   we 

confess, 
Come,  feed  thy  congregation  ; 
We  own  the  doctrine  of  thy  cross 
To  be  our  sole  foundation; 
Accept  from  ev'ry  one  of  us 
The  deepest  adoration. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  to  our  hearts  re- 
veal 

Thy  grace  and  love  unceasing; 
Thy  hand,  once  pierced  with  the 
Bestow  on  us  a  blessing,       [nail, 
That  hand,  which  to  thy  family, 
With  tender  love's  affection, 
Ere  thou  ascendedst  up  on  high, 
Imparted  benediction. 

3  Tho'  thou'rt  unseen,  yet  we  by 
sight 

Should  not  be  more  assured; 
As  yet  thy  glorious  heav'nly  light 
Can't  be  by  man  endured  : 
The  time  will  come,  when  these 

our  eyes 
Shall  see  thy  face  forever; 
Faith  here  the  want  of  sig-ht  sup- 
In  ey'ry  true  believer.  [plies 

4  Ye  who  from  Jesus  Christ  have 
stray'd, 

And  his  communion  slighted, 
To  him  return,  be  not  afraid, 
You're  graciously  invited; 
Come  all,  whatever  be  your  case, 
Come  without  hesitation, 
He'll   now  impart  to  you,  thro' 

grace, 
Peace,  pardon  and  salvation. 

5  O  thou,  who  always  dost  abide 
Thy  body's  Head  and  Saviour, 
Who  art  the  pilgrims'  constant 

Guide, 
Direct  thy  servants  ever : 


O  may  they  an  example  be 
Lnto  thy  congregation, 
And  in  thy  temple  faithfully 
Perform  their  ministration. 

6  Thy  statutes  to  thy  church  de- 
clare, 

Thy  truth  be  our  confession; 
Take  of  each  member  special  care, 
Bless  pilgrims  in  their  station : 
In  danger  constantly  defend, 
And  aid  thy  chosen  people; 
Of  all  contention  make  an  end; 
Support  the  weak  and  feeble. 

7  O  thou,  the  church's  Head  and 
Lord, 

Who  as  a  shepherd  leadest 
Thy  flock,  and  richly  with  thy 

word 
And  sacrament  them  feedest: 
What  shall  we  say?  we  can't  ex- 
press 
In  words  our  hearts'  sensation  ; 
None  thee  sufficiently  can  praise, 
Thou  God  of  our  salvation. 

8  Our  heav'nly  Father,  hear  our 
pray'r : 

For  th'  sake  of  Jesus'  passion, 
In  whom  we  all  accepted  are, 
O  bring  into  completion 
The  hidden  counsel  of  thy  love, 
Its  depth  still  more  unravel; 
May  we,  without  exception,  prove 
The  fruit  of  thy  Son's  travail. 

9  O    Spirit    in    the    Godhead's 
throne, 

Accept  our  adoration; 

Thou  ever  didst  attend  the  Son, 

And  aid  his  ministration ; 

Thou  teachest  us  the  way  to  bliss, 

Keep  under  thy  protection 

That  church  of  which  he  Ruler  is; 

We'll  follow  thy  direction. 

711.*     T.  230. 

J  ESUS,  God  of  our  salvation! 
Behold  thy  church  with  suppli- 
cation 
Humbly  appear  before  thy  face; 


Hymns  for  Festival  Day 

We  by  fervent  love  constrained, 

Since  from  thy  death  we  life  ob- 
tained, 

To  thee  give  glory,  thanks   and 

O  listen  to  our  pray'r,        [praise. 

To  meet  thee  us  prepare, 

With  due  rev'rence; 

No  tongue  can  tell 

What  joy  we  feel, 

When  thou,  Lord,  dost  thyself 
reveal. 

2  Thee  t'  approach  with  awe  we 
venture, 

Entreating  thee  our  gates  to  enter, 
Our  souls    and  bodies  are  thine 

own. 
Speak  to  ev'ry  church  division, 
We'll  hear  thy   voice  with  deep 

impression, 
For  we  are  bound  to  thee  alone. 
To  thee  in  each  concern 
We'll  always  humbly  turn ; 
Want  we  insight, 
May  we  by  thee 
Instructed  be, 
Then  in  thy  light  the  light  we  see. 

3  Be  especially  entreated 

To  own   thy  servants,   who  are 

seated 
Before  thy  face,  tho'  poor  they 
And  in  all  their  conferences  [are; 
Grant  them  thy  Spirit's  influences, 
Be  present  with  them  ev'ry  where; 
This  we  request  of  thee, 
O  let  us  constantly 
Do  thy  pleasure; 
All  our  distress, 
OLord,  redress, 
For  without  thee  there's  no  suc- 


4  Ruler  of  the  congregations, 
Which  thou  hast  gather'd  from 

all  nations, 
We  thee  implore  thy  church  to 

lead; 
Shepherd,  who  so  kindly  guidest 
Thy  flock,  and   over   them  pre- 
sides t, 
Thy  sheep  for  ever  tend  and  feed : 


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What  joy,  what  matchless  grace 
Will  still  in  future  days 
Be  displayed, 
When  our  good  Lord, 
Who  keeps  his  word, 
To  the  stray'd  sheep   will  help 
afford! 

5  In  the  dust  we  sink  before  thee, 
And  for  thy  boundless  love  adore 

thee, 

Thee,  Lord,  ourAllinall  we  own; 

We,  thy  people,  make  confession, 

Thy  love  is  great,  beyond  ex- 
pression, 

Tho'  to  the  world  it  is  unknown ; 

The  pow'r  which  doth  abound 

In  thee,  we've  always  found 

Efficacious; 

We  will  proclaim 

Thy  saving  name, 

O  Lord,  who  ever  art  the  same. 

6  Thus  our  bliss  will  last  for  ever; 
While  we  enjoy  thy  love  and  favor, 
By  thee  our  Shepherd  led,  we're 

blest ; 
We  with  j  oyful  acclamation 
Adore  thee  in  the  congregation, 
Whose  Head  and  Lord  thou  art 

confest : 
To  th'  Ancient  of  all  days 
Might,  honor,  pow'r  and  praise 
Be  for  ever ! 
Lord,  grant  that  we 
Eternally 
May  place  our  confidence  in  thee. 

712.*     T.  185. 

-HEAD  and  ruler  of  thy  con- 
gregation, 

Whom  thou  lov'st  unspeakably, 

And  to  whom  thou  often  a  sen- 
sation 

Giv'st  of  thy  complacency, 

Graciously  regard  the  inward 
glowing 

Of  our  hearts,  and  tears  our 
cheeks  bedewing : 

Lord,  we  blush  with  humble 
shame, 

And  adore-.thy  holy  name. 


224  Hymns  for  Festival  Days  and  solemn  Meetings. 


2  Jesus,  great  High-Priest  of  our 
profession, 

"We  in  confidence  draw  near ; 

Condescend  in  mercy  the  con- 
fession 

Of  our  grateful  hearts  to  hear ! 

Thee  we  gladly  own  in  ev'ry  na- 
tion [gation, 

Head  and  Master  of  thy  congre- 

Conscious,  that  in  ev'ry  place 

Thou  dispensest  life  and  grace. 

3  Thy  blest  people  trusting  in 
thy  merit, 

On  the  earth's  extended  face, 

From  each  other  far,  but  one  in 
spirit, 

Sound  with  one  accord  thy  praise ! 

May  we  never  cease  to  make  con- 
fession, 

That  thy  death's  the  cause  of  our 
salvation; 

We  to  thee,  our  Head  and  King, 

Joyful  Hallelujahs  sing! 

713.     T.  97. 

1  HOU,  whoso  graciously  didst 

lead 
Israel  of  old  from  bondage  freed, 
And  by  thy  own  almighty  hand 
Didst  guide  them  to  the  promis'd 

land,  [in  the  day, 

A   cloud   thy  brightness  veiling 
At    night  thy    pillar'd  fire    did 

mark  their  way; 

2  That  mighty  pow'r  thou  then 
didst  show, 

We  are  assur'd  attends  us  now, 
We   still    thy    tender,    watchful 

care, 
Tho'  undeserving,  richly  share, 
If  we  thy  leadings  faithfully  pur- 
sue, 
Foll'wing  thy  Spirit's  teaching-,  as 
'tis  due. 

3  May  we  to  thee,  our  Shepherd, 
cleave, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  never  grieve, 
And  love  each  other  heartily; 


Thereby  the  scorning  world  will 

see,  [ing  God, 

That  we're  the  temple  of  the  liv- 

A  chosen  people  bought  by  Jesus' 

blood. 

714.*     T.  146. 

O    MAKER  of  my  soul, 
My  ev'ry  hair's  Creator, 
Who  turn'st  my  tears  to  joy, 
And  heal'st  mv  sin-sick  nature; 
Chief  Shepherd  of  thy  flock, 
Thy  servants'  only  Guide; 
The  church's  Lord  and  Head 
Thou  ever  dost  abide. 

715.     T.  68. 

L  ORD,  thy  church's  Rock, 
Who  dost  rule  thy  flock, 
Elder  of  this  congregation, 
We,  with  humble  adoration, 
Thee,  and  thee  alone 
Our  chief  Shepherd  own. 


16.*      T.  166. 


w 


HEN    our    great    Sov'reign 
from  on  high, 
Our  Lord  and  Saviour  was  aware, 
That  he  his  chosen  family, 
O'er  whom  he  watch'd  with  ten- 
der care,  [leave ; 
Would  be    constrained   soon    to 
He,  fill'd  with  love  and  grief  in- 
tense, [gave, 
To    them    his    furewel    blessing 
Before    his   sufF 'rings  did  com- 
mence. 

2    Feeling    beforehand    all    the 

weight  [woe, 

Of  those  dire  scenes   of  pain  and 

Which  he  well    knew    did    him 

await, 
His  love  towards  his  own  to  show, 
He  water  in  a  bason  pour'd, 
And  washed  hi:;  disciples?  feet; 
Their  souls  alrea<  ..  ord, 

Save   one,    were    cleansed    ev'ry 
whit. 


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**  When  he  this  act  of  love  had 

done, 
He  unto  his  disciples  said: 
"  To  you  I've  an  example  shown: 
Ye   call   me   Master,    Lord   and 

Head,  [feet, 

If  I  as   such  have  wash'd  your 
To  one  another  do  the  same." 
This  solemn  act  to  celebrate, 
We're  now  assembled  in  his  name. 

4  Arise  then,  and   with  due  re- 
spect, [ness, 

With  humble  shame  and  willing-- 
Do  what  our  Saviour  doth  direct, 
Endowed  with  disciples'  gTace! 
Since  Jesus,  to  release  from  sin, 
Unto  his  people  power  gave, 
.We  in  his  name  are  now  wash'd 

clean, 
And  with  our   Lord  a  part  may 

have. 

5  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  pray,  be 
near, 

Forgive  us  all. our  trespasses  ; 
With  joy  divine  our  spirits  cheer. 
Impart  to  us  thy  pard'ning  grace! 
As  our  High-Priest  lift  up    thy 
hand,  [thro', 

That  hand  the  nail  once  pierced 
Thy  mercy  unto  us  extend, 
Rich  blessings  upon  all  bestow. 

6  Inspire  our  hearts  with  mutual 
love, 

O  may  we  truly  humble  be, 
Thy  faithful  servants  ever  prove, 
Who  yield  in  all  things  joy  to  thee: 
In  due  obedience  to  thy  word 
We  now  have  wash'd  each  other's 

feet; 
Thy  blest  example,  gracious  Lord, 
To  follow,  we  find  always  meet. 

7  Sure  as  thou  art  the  church's 
Head, 

Sure  as  we  dust  and  ashes  are, 
So  sure  we,  by  thy  blood  once 

shed, 
Are  now,  thro'  grace,  absolv'd 

and  clear : 


Sure   as  thy  cross's  church  re- 
mains 
To  the  blind  world  a  spectacle, 
So  sure  in  her  thy  Spirit  reigns, 
And  thou  dostin  thy  temple  dwell. 

717.*     T.  22, 

C Reception  Liturgy.  A.J 

IN  th'  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord, 
The  church's  Head,  by~us  ador'd, 
His  brethren's  congregation  now 
Into  her  fold  receiveth  you; 

2  With  us  in  Jesus  to  be  one, 
To  follow  him,  and  him  alone; 
T'  enjoy  his  faithful  Shepherd- 
care, 

And  his  reproach  and  joy  to  share, 

3  O  may  our  Lord,  the  God  of 
grace,  [peace, 

While  you   receive    the    kiss   of 
Own  you  his  blood-bought  prop- 
erty, [ly. 
And  lead,  and  bless  you  constant- 

4  AVith  heart  and  hand  you  now 
we  own ; 

The  Lord,  to  whom  your  heart 

is  known, 
Cause  your  whole  walk   'mongst 

us  to  be 
His  joy,  and  your  felicity. 

5  The  God  of  peace  you  sanctify. 
With  us  to  yield  him  praise  and 

That  spirit,  soul  and  body  may 
Be  blameless,  till  his  perfect  day. 

718.*     T.  22. 
C Reception  Liturgy.  B.J 

THIS  flock  of  Christ  receiveth 
thee, 

While  conscious  of  her  poverty; 

She  weepeth  often  contrite  tears, 

When  'fore  her  Saviour  she  ap- 
pears, 


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2  Bat  yet  she  can  in  truth  rejoice, 
Because  she  hears  the  Shepherd's 

voice, 
And  owns,  that  bv  her  Lord  and 

Head 
She's    gently    govern'd,    train'd 

and  led. 

3  Whiie  we  the  kiss  of  peace  im- 
part, 

We  own  thee  one  with  us  in  heart, 
In  Christ,  who  is  the  only  ground 
That  in  one  cov'nantwe  are  found. 


4  Enjoy  then  with  the   church, 
Christ's  spouse, 

The  privileges  of  his  house; 
And  in  our  joy,  and    grief,    and 

care, 
With  us  take  thy  allotted  share. 

5  As    his    redeem'd    from    this 
world's  thrall,  [call: 

With  us  make  sure  thy  blessed 
That,    when    the    Bridegroom 

comes,   we  may 
Be  found  wise  virgins  in  that  day. 


XXXIV.   Of  Holy  Baptism. 


719.      T.  58. 

\V  HEX  we  baptize  a  sinner  in 

Christ's  death, 
Then  is  the  blood  and  water  his 

true  bath : 
Kot  with   water   only  came  the 

Lord  Jesus ; 
He  came  with    water    and    with 
blood  to  bless  us. 

Praise  be  to  God! 

2  The  water  is  in  baptism  seen  by 
eyes ; 

On  Jesus'  blood  not  seen  our  faith 
relies ; 

We  are  well  persuaded  this  foun- 
tain cleanseth 

Polluted  sinners,  and  true  grace 
dispenseth  To  live  to  him. 

3  This  precious  blood  is  full  of 
energy, 

It  washeth  clean,  and  cures  ef- 
fectually ; 

And  the  Holy  Spirit,  unto  us 
tender'd, 

Bears  witness  pow'rfully  that  we 
are  render'd     Children  of  God. 

4  O  come  then,  Father,  Son  and 
Holy  Ghost ! 

While  we  of  Jesus'  bitter  passion 
boast ; 


While  on  him  relying,  we  are  bap- 
tizing 

This  sinner  in  Christ's  death,  that 
he  be  rising       AVith  Jesus  too. 

5  Besprinkle  him,  O  Jesus,  Son 
of  God, 

Xow  with  thy  precious  all-aton- 
ing blood ; 

Cleanse  both  soul  and  body  from 
all  pollution, 

And  grant  to  him  the  seal  of  ab- 
solution,        Thy  peace  divine. 

720.      T.  590. 

IlEAVX's  kingdom  none  shall 

enter  in 
But  he  who  is  a  child : 
Therefore  the  children  are  by  God 
Heirs  of  his  kingdom  styl'd. 
Is  heaven  theirs  ?  none  shall  for- 
A  child  to  come  to  him !  [bid 

Who  shall  forbid  the  water-flood 
A  babe  to  overstream  ? 

2  O  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  present  with  us  here  I 

We  trust  in  Jesus'  saving  name, 

To  us  his  words  are  dear. 

We  now  baptize  a  little  child 

Into  the  Saviour's  death ; 

We  have  no  scruple,  we  perform 

This  solemn  act  in  faith. 


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3  The    heav'nly    hosts    rejoice 

with  us ! 
An  infant  here  they  see, 
Whom    Jesus,    by  his    precious 
Hath  sav'd  from  misery,  [blood, 
The  children's  angels,   who  be- 
hold 
The  Father  on  his  throne, 
For  Jesus'  sake  will  surely  tend 
And  guard  this  little  one. 

721.     T.  590. 

Xj  ORD  Jesus,  from  thy  pierced 

side 
Both  blood  and  water  stream'd, 
A  cleansing  laver  to  provide 
For  man,  from  sin  redeem 'd; 
Thou  saidst,  "  Preach  pardon  to 

the  lost, 
Baptize  them  in  the  name 
Of  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost;" 
We  now  will  do  the  same. 

2  Be  present  with  us,  Lord  our 

God; 
This  water  can't  make  clean, 
But  while  we  pour  it,  cleanse  by 

blood 
This  infant  from  all  sin. 
Accept  this  child  we  now  baptize 
And  here  present  to  thee ; 
His  soul  be  precious  in  thine  eyes, 
Now  and  eternally. 

722.      T.  22. 

JjURY'D   in  baptism  with  our 

Lord, 
We  rise  with  him,  to  life  restor'd : 
Not  the  bare  life  in  Adam  lost, 
But  richer  far,  for  more  it  cost. 

2  Water  can  cleanse  the  flesh  we 
own;  [alone, 

But  Christ  well  knows,  and  Christ 
How  dear  to  him  our  cleansing 

stood, 
Baptiz'd  with  wrath,  and  bath'd 

in  blood! 

3  He  by  his  blood  aton'd  for  sin; 
This  precious  blood  can  wash  us 

clean; 


And  he  arrays  us  in  the  dress 
Of  his  unspotted  righteousness. 

723.     T.  582. 

O  UR  baptism  first  declares 
That  we  must  cleansed  be, 
Then  shows,   that  Christ  to  all 

God's  heirs 
Dispenseth  purity. 

2  Water  the  body  laves ; 
And,  if  'tis  done  by  faith, 

The  blood  of  Jesus  surely  saves 
The  sinful  soul  from  death. 

3  Baptiz'd  into  his  death, 
We  rise  to  life  divine ; 

The  Holy  Spirit  works  the  faith, 
And  water  is  the  sign. 

724.  T.  14. 

-FATHER  of  Jesus   Christ  our 

Lord! 
(In  him  orii  Father  too) 
O  bless,  we  pray  with  one  accord, 
The  work  we  have  to  do. 

2  Jesus !  as  water  well  apply'd 
Will  make  the  body  clean; 

So  in  the  fountain  of  thy  side 
Wash  thou  this  soul  from  sin. 

3  O  Holy  Ghost!  with  pow'r  ap- 
ply 

The  Saviour's  cleansing  blood; 
Own  thou  this  babe,  and  testify : 
"  This  is  a  child  of  God." 

725.  T.  39. 

JL  HOU  who  in  the  days  of  thy 
flesh  didst  receive 

The  children,  and  to  them  thy 
blessing  didst  give; 

Most  gracious  Redeemer,  thy  fa- 
vor bestow 

On  him  we  present  thee,  we  pray, 
bless  him  now. 

2  Receive  him,  O  Christ,  as  a 
lamb  thou  hadst  lost, 

And  think  what  a  price  his  re- 
demption hath  cost! 


Of  the  Holy  Communiou. 


Thy  name  on  his  forehead,  thy 

seal  on  his  heart, 
O  merciful  Shepherd  and  Bishop, 

impart. 

3  Vouchsafe  to  be  present,  thou 
Father  ador'd ; 

And  thou  our  Redeemer,  and 
merciful  Lord; 

O  Holy  Ghost,  come  with  thy 
unction  and  fire, 

And  all  with  thy  love  and  salva- 
tion inspire. 

726.     T.  22. 

O  BLEST  Redeemer!  Lathy  side 
Upon  the  cross  was  made  a  wound: 
The  fountain  by  which   we   are 

purg'd, 
Wherein   our  sin    and  guilt  are 

drown'd. 

2  Water  and  blood  in  streams 
hence  ran, 

And   on   the  earth   were    freely 

spilt ; 
Water  to  sanctify  and  cleanse; 
Blood  to  atone  for  heinous  guilt. 

3  This  wondrous  grace  to  repre- 
sent 

Baptismal  waters  were  design'd, 
In  which  thou,  Lord,  wast  bury'd 

too. 
To  thy  great  Father's   will    re- 

sign'd. 

4  Thus  penitents  who  die  to  sin 
With  thee  are  bury'd  in  thy  grave, 
Thus  quicken'd  to  a  life  divine 
Their  souls  a  resurrection  have. 


5  And  though  their  bodies  turn 

to  dust, 
This  holy  symbol  doth  assure: 
The  resurrection  of  the  just 
Shall   render  them    once  bright 

and  pure. 

727.     T.  582. 

L>  OME,  lowly  souls,  that  mourn, 
Depress'd  with  grief  and  shame, 
Wash  in  your  Saviour's  cleansing 

blood, 
And  call  upon  his  name. 

2  Rejoice,  ye  contrite  hearts, 
The  blood  which  Jesus  spilt, 
While  we  with  water  you  baptize, 
Will  wash  away  your  guilt. 

3  While  with  repenting  tear9 
Your  sins  you  now  deplore, 
Christ  with  his  blood  will  blot 

them  out, 
Remember  them  no  more. 

4  Ye  who  in  Christ  believe, 
And  to  his  sceptre  bow, 

Sing  your  Redeemer's   love,   and 

tell 
What  he  hath  done  for  you. 

5  Unspotted  robes  you  wear, 
Your  sighs  to  songs  are  turn'd: 
Garments  of  praise  adorn  you  now, 
Who  late  in  ashes  mourn'd. 

6  Ye  with  your  Lord  are  ris'n ; 
Aspire  to  things  above, 
Mansions  for  you  your  Lord  pre- 
pares 

In  realms  of  light  and  love. 


XXXV.    Of  the  Holy  Communion. 

728.      T.  160. 

S  EE  Jesus  seated  'midst  his  own, 
With  pensive  mind  oppressed, 
Foreboding  pangs  and  griefs  un- 
known, 
Amazed  and  distressed;  [yet 

Strong  fears  beset — but  stronger 


Love's pow'r  his  soul  then  moved, 
And  love  the  conqu'ror  proved. 

2  With  great    desire  he   long'd, 

before 
His  final,  bitter  suff 'ring, 
To  eatthepassover  once  iwore, 
Type  of  his  body's  off'ring  ; 


Of  the  Holy  Communion, 


229 


And  in  a  last — farewell  repast, 

To  give  a  sacred  token 

Of  his  love's  bond  unbroken. 

3  In  that  most  dark  and  doleful 
night, 

When  Jesus  was  betrayed, 
And,    viewing-    hell's    collected 

might, 
As  man  felt  sore  dismayed; 
Yet  see  his  face — with  matchless 

grace 
Shine  on  his  flock  with  healing, 
Pardon  and  peace  revealing. 

4  In  bread  and  wine  to  them  he 
His  sacred  body  broken,  [gave 
His  blood,   shed  guilty  souls  to 

save; 
For  thus  the  Lord  hath  spoken, 
And  we  believe, — adore,  receive, 
Yea,  feel  the  pow'r  mysterious 
To  heal,  revive  and  cheer  us. 

5  Lord  Christ,   I  thank  thee  for 
thy  grace, 

Since  by  thy  invitation, 

Here  at  thy  table  I  take  place, 

And  taste  of  thy  oblation; 

Now  seal  me  thine — and  be  thou 

mine, 
That  nought  on  earth  me  ever 
From  thy  communion  sever. 

6  'Tis  here  my  needy  soul  is  fed, 
But  not  witii  food  terrestrial: 
Thy  body  is  my  living  bread, 
Thy  blood  my  drink  celestial : 
And  at  thy   feet — my  rest  how 

sweet! 
Here  may  I  have  my  station, 
A  trophy  of  thy  passion. 

7  And  when  I  once,  of  heav'nly 
bliss 

And  perfect  love  possessed, 
Shall  see  my  Saviour,   as  he  is, 
The  Lamb  for  ever  blessed, 
Still    shall    each    breath — show 

forth  his  death ; 
My  voice  shall  swell  the  chorus, 


729.      T. 166. 

XX  that  important,  doleful  night, 
In  which  our  Saviour  was  betray'd, 
Before  his   suff 'rings,    he    took 

bread,  [said : 

Bless'd  it,  and  brake  it,  and  then 
"  Take,   eat;    this    is    my   body 

giv'n 
For  you,  and  offer'd  on  the  tree. 
Perform  this  ord'nance  as  I  do, 
And  doing  it,  remember  me." 

2  Then  after  supper  took  the  cup, 
And,  having, given  thanks,  he  said: 
"  'Tis  the  Xew  Test'ment  in  my 

blood, 
The  blood  for  you  and  many  shed. 
Take  this,  and  drink  ye  all  of  it, 
Your  sins'  remission  here  you  see : 
Oft  as  this  ord'nance  ye  perform, 
It  in  remembrance  do  of  me." 

3  Yes,  Lord,   we  will  remember 
thee, 

We'll  ne'er  forget  thy  love  divine : 
Thy  cross  we'll  ever  bear  in  mind, 
Which  made  thee  ours,  and  made 

us  thine. 
We  thus  commemorate  thy  death, 
Till  thou  shalt  once  again  appear: 
Meanwhile    remember,    gracious 

Lord, 
Us  thy  unworthy  foll'wers  here. 

730.*      T.  203. 

XX  APPY  race — of  witnesses ! 
Whom  God's  Spirit  doth  ordain 
To  make  known — what  God  hath 

done; 
Ye  can  only  vict'ry  gain 
By  that  sacred  cov'nant  blood, 
Which  the  fathers,  bold  in  God, 
j  Wrote  m  faith  on  ev'ry  door, 
I  That  the  slayer  might  pass  o'er. 

i  2  Israel's  seed — from  slav'ry  freed, 
j  Eat  with  joy  their  paschal  Lamb; 
:  But  the   bride — of  Christ,    who 
dy'd 
Her  from  bondage  to  redeem, 


To  sing  that  song  most  glorious.  I  Hath  another  passover; 

U 


230 


Of  the  Holy  Communion. 


(There    the  shadow,    substance 

here:) 
She  enjoys  the  flesh  and  blood 
Of  the  slaughter'd  Lamb  of  God. 

3  Here    we  now — most  humbly 
bow, 

Being-  met  in  Jesus'  name, 
Who  for  us — dy'd  on  the  cross, 
Bearing-  our  reproach  and  shame, 
'Fore  the  Father,  'fore  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
With  the  countless  heav'nly  host, 
Andth'  assembly  of  the  just. 

4  Ere  we  taste — the  rich  repast, 
Which  lie  offers  graciously, 

On  our  food, — his  flesh  and  blood, 
Feasting  in  the  sanctuary, 
Ere,  the  sacrament  t'  enjoy, 
We  with  awe  to  him  draw  nigh, 
We  in  love  and  fellowship 
This  communion  love-feast  keep. 

5  Eat  and  rest — at  this  great  feast; 
Then  to  serve  him  freely  go, 

As  it  is — for  pilgrims  fit, 

As  disciples  ought  to  do; 

We,  when  Jesus  we  shall  see 

Coming  in  his  majesty, 

Shall  the  marriage-supper  share, 

If  we  his  true  foll'wers  are. 

6  Then  will  be — of  ransom'd  souls 
An  innumerable  throng: 

"  Lamb,  once  slain, — to  thee  per- 
tain [song. 
Thanks  and  praise"  will  be  their 
"  Hallelujah"  will  they  cry 
Singing  in  sweet  harmony, 
"  'Midst  all  trials  we  o'ercame 
Only  by  thy  blood,  O  Lamb !" 

731.*      T.  594. 

J  ESUS,  how  great  was  thy  de- 
sire, [lamb 
Once  more  to  eat  the  paschal 
With  thy  dear  flock!  O  what 
love's  fire  [flame! 
Did  here  thy  sorr'wing  soul  in- 
Each  precious  word  thy  kindness 

showeth, 
Thereby  we  are  divinely  blest: 


The  love  that  in  thy  bosom  glo^ 
Is  herein  render'd  manifest,    [et 

2  Thy  love  is  great  beyond  all 
measure, 

Thence  we  derive  eternal  good; 

Thou  grantest  us,  O  what  a  treas- 
ure! 

Thy  holy  body  and  thy  blood  ; 

Lord  Jesus,  was  it  not  sufficient 

That  thou  shouldst  die  for  our 
offence, 

But,  out  of  love,  thou  ev'ry  patient 

Wouldst  heal,  and  make  thy  resi- 
dence ! 

3  O  love  divine!  how  strong,  how 
ardent! 

More  strong  than  death!  our  life 

to  gain, 
Th'  incarnate  God,  thro'  love  most 

fervent, 
Was  as  a  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Love  urg'd  the  sov'reign   great 

Creator,  [shake, 

'Fore  whom    the  universe    doth 
By  whom  all   things   subsist    in 

nature,  [make ! 

Once  in  the  earth   his  grave  to 

732.     T.  590. 

JL  HAT  doleful  night  before  his 
death, 
The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Did,  almost  with  his  latest  breath, 
This  solemn  feast  ordain. 
To  keep  thy  feast,  Lord,  are  we 
And  to  remember  thee:         [met, 
Help  each  poor  sinner  to  repeat, 
"  For  me  he  dy'd,  for  me." 

2  Thy  suff  'rings,  Lord,  each  sa- 
cred sign 
To  our  remembrance  brings ; 
We  feed  upon  thy  love  divine, 
Forget  all  earthly  things. 
O  tune  our  voices,  and  inflame 
Our  hearts  with  love  to  thee, 
That  each   may  gratefully    pro- 
claim, 
"  My  Saviour  dy'd  for  me !" 


Of  the  Holy  Communion. 


J231 


783.*     T.  242. 

A.  S  oft  as  we  expect  the  favor, 
That  in  the  sacrament  our  Saviour 
Himself  will  unto  his  people  give, 
We  weep  for  joy  and  grief: 
For  joy,  that  we're  thus  brought 
By  Jesus'  blood;       [nigh  to  God 
For  grief,  that  we  so  little  honor 
Afford  to  him  in  word  and  in  de- 
meanor ; 
Yea,  sometimes  frustrate  his  gra- 
cious views 
And  purposes  with  us : 
Ah,  then  in  faith  we  sigh, 
And  to  our  Saviour  cry : 
O    that    thy    hand,  for  us  once 

pierced  thro', 
Might  bless  all  of  us  now, 
And  give  absolving  grace : 
Lord,  leave  with  us  thy  peace! 

734.      T.  151. 

DEAR  Lord!  this  congregation 
Is  poor,  despise  her  not; 
She's  taken  with  thy  passion, 
As  were  she  on  the  spot, 
When,  earning  her  election, 
Thy  heart-strings  broke  in  death; 
That  stirs  up  her  affection, 
And  gives  her  life  and  breath. 

2  Shouldst  thou  desire  her  beauty, 
For  shame  she  hides  her  face; 
And  shouldst  thou  look  for  duty, 
Her  only  plea  is  grace : 
Tho'  we  are  poor  and  needy, 
Yet  we're  thy  property ; 
When  we  enjoy  thy  body 
And  blood,  how  blest  are  we! 

735.*     T.  146. 

WHERE  my  Redeemer's  blood 
And  sweat  the  earth  did  cover, 
May  ev'ry  sinful  thought 
Be  now  interred  for  ever ; 
Lord  Jesus,  grant  my  wish, 
That  I  may  thine  abide, 
And  by  thy  holy  flesh 
And  blood  be  sanctify'd. 


736.*      T.4. 

O   GLORIFY'D  Head, 
Since  mortals  may  tread 
The  holiest  of  all* 
And  deeply  abas'd  'fore  the  mer- 
cy-seat fall; 

2  Admit  us,  we  pray, 
On  this  solemn  day, 
To  thee  to  draw  nigh, 
And  thy  holy  body  and  blood  to 
enjoy. 

737.     T.  9. 

SUFF'RIXG  Saviour,  Lamb  of 
How  hast  thou  been  used !    [God, 
With  God's  sin-avenging  rod 
Soul  and  body  bruised! 

2  We,  for  whom  thou  once  was1 
slain, 

We,  whose  sins  did  pierce  thee, 
Now  commemorate  thy  pain, 
And  implore  thy  mercy. 

3  What  can  we  poor  sinners  do, 
When  temptations  seize  us ! 
Nought  have  we  to  look  unto 
But  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

4  Pardon  all  our  sins,  O  Lord  ; 
All  our  weakness  pity ; 
Guide  us  safely  by  thy  word 
To  the  heav'nly  city. 

5  O  sustain  us  on  the  road 
Thro'  this  desert  dreary; 

Feed  us  with  thy  flesh  and  blood 
When  we're  faint  and  weary. 

6  Bid  us  call  to  mind  thy  cross, 
Our  hard  hearts  to  soften ; 
Often,  Saviour,  feast  us  thus, 
For  we  need  it  often. 

738.*      T.  581. 

A  O  avert  from  men  God's  wrath 
Jesus  sufter'd  in  our  stead; 
By  an  ignominious  death 
He  a  full  atonement  made: 
And  by  his  most  precious  blood 


2.32 


Of  the  Holy  Communion. 


2  That  we  never  should  forget 
This  great  love  on  us  bestow'd, 
He  gave  us  his  flesh  to  eat, 
And  to  drink  his  precious  blood: 
All  who  sick  and  needy  are 
May  receive  in  him  a  share. 

3  Hither  each  afflicted  soul 
May  repair,  tho'  fill'd  with  grief; 
To  the  sick,  not  to  the  whole, 
The  Physician  brings  relief: 
Fear   not,    therefore,    but    draw 

nigh, 
He  will  all  your  wants  supply. 

4  He  who  in  self-righteousness 
Fixeth  any  hope  or  stay, 
Hath  not  on  a  wedding  dress, 
And  with  shame  is  sent  away. 
To  the  hungry,  weary  heart, 
He  will  food  and  rest  impart. 

5  But  examine  first  your  case, 
Whether  you  be  in  the  faith ; 
Do   you   mourn    for  pard'ning 

grace  ? 
Is  your  only  hope  his  death  ? 
Then, howe'er your  soul's  opprest, 
Come,  you  are  a  worthy  guest. 

6  He  who  Jesus'  mercy  knows, 
Is  from  wrath  and  envy  freed; 
Love  unto  our  neighbour  shows 
That  we  are  his  flock  indeed: 
Thus  we  may  in  all  our  ways 
Show  forth  our  Redeemer's  praise. 

T39.*      T.  58. 

CHRIST    was  revealed  in  the 

flesh  for  us, 
To  suffer  death  upon  the  shameful 

cross ;  [given, 

Now  his    holy  body,  for  sinners 
Is  our  souls'  food,  until  we  shall 

in  heaven  Adore  his  name. 

2  With  thirsty  souls  we  drink  the 
sacred  blood, 

Which  fiow'd  from  Jesus  Christ, 
the  Lamb  of  God, 

To  procure  for  sinners  complete 
salvation, 

When  he  became  the  full  propi- 
tiation For  all  our  sins. 


3  While  we  partake  thereof  In 
humble  faith, 

We  show  forth  Jesus'  sin-atoning- 
death, 

And  with  deep  abasement  the  con- 
gregation 

Gives  g'lory,  honor,  praise  and 
adoration  Unto  the  Lamb. 

740.      T.  232. 

JL  HE  holv  bread  which  now  we 

break, 
The  cup  of  which  we  all  partake, 
Is  the  participation 
Of  Jesus'  flesh  and  blood,  for  us 
A  ransom  giv'n  upon  the  cross, 
To  purchase  our  salvation. 
He  said,  "  My  flesh  is  truly  meat; 
This  is  my  body,  take  and  eat:" 
He  also  took  the  cup,  and  said, 
"  This  is  my  blood,  for   you  'tis 
Lord,  we  draw  near  shed." 

Thy  table  here 
With  childlike  fear: 
Dear  Jesus,  to  our  hearts  appear. 

2  Most  holy  Lord,  thou  know'st 
our  wants, 

And  how  each  needy  sinner  pants 
For  thee,  our  Lord  and  Saviour  : 
O  may  our  hungry  souls  be  fed 
With    thee,    the  true   life-giving 

Bread, 
And  taste  thy  matchless  favor: 
O  may  thy  blood,   the  stream  of 

life,  [vive. 

Our  thirst  assuage,  our  souls  re- 
Thou  living  Vine,    each   branch 

supply ; 
Our  souls  and  bodies  sanctify: 
And  grant  that  we 
Abide  in  thee 
Continually ; 
Yea,  bear  such  fruit  as  pleaseth 

thee. 

3  O  Lord,  who  dost  thyself  im- 
part 

In  mercy  to  each  contrite  heart, 
Enjoying  the  communion: 
Grant,  that  v  c  may  be  one  in  thee, 


Of  the  Holy  Communion. 


2S3 


May  love  each  other  heartily, 
And  thus  abide  in  union. 
Let  nothing-  'mongst  thy    flock 
take  place  [grace; 

Which  tends  thy  doctrine  to  dis- 
By  faith  and  love  in  all  we  do, 
O  may  we,  to  thy  honor,  show 
In  all  our  ways 
The  boundless  grace 
Thy  love  displays, 
Which  in  the  sacrament  we  trace. 

4  Now  bless  and  praise  the  slaugh- 

ter'd  Lamb, 
Extol  his  saving  Jesus -name, 
Thou  favor'd  congregation ! 
Which  at  the  table  of  our  Lord 
Hast  eat  and  drunk  with  one  ac- 
cord; 
Thou  know'st,  thy  destination 
Is  to  abide  in  Christ  by  faith, 
And  to  show  forth  our  Saviour's 

death. 
Walk  then  as  children  of  the  light, 
Liveto  his  praise  by  day  and  night; 
O  Lamb  once  slain, 
We  vow  again 
Thine  to  remain- 
Confirm  our  promises.     Amen! 

741.*     T.  126. 

xS  that  my  dearest  Brother, 
(Saith  one  of  low  degree,) 
Who,  tho'  the  Father's  equal, 
Became  a  man  like  me, 
And  on  the  ignominious  tree 
Aton'd  for  my  transgressions  ? — 
3Tis  he  most  certainly ! 

2  Ye  who  believe  on  Jesus, 
And  on  account  of  sin 

Have  mourn'd  with  pungent  sor- 
But  now  feel  joy  within,  [row, 
What  think  ye,  that  to  him  on 

high, 
'Fore  whom  ev'n  John  did  tremble, 
Ye  dure  approach  so  nigh  ? 

3  He  show'rs  his  choicest  hless- 
This  day  upon  each  heart,    {ings 
And  thus  to  soul  and  body 
Salvation  doth  impart. 

U 


That  blood  which  on  the  cross  he 
Our  drink  is,  and  his  body  [shed 
Is  our  true  heav'nly  bread. 

4  He  said,  "  My  flesh  is  truly 
Meat,  and  my  blood  is  drink:" 
So  did,  unto  his  glory, 

The  Lord's  disciples  think. 
We  with  the  heart  believe  it  too, 
And  can  with  full  assurance 
Declare  it  to  be  true. 

5  In  spirit  we  behold  him 
As  dying- in  our  stead; 

We  may  approach  with  boldness 

To  him  in  all  our  need. 

Th'  enjoyment  of  this  heav'nly 

feast 
Make  us,  his  congregation, 
In  soid  and  body  chaste. 

6  Thou  ransom'dchurch  of  Jesus, 
Increase  in  love  and  faith, 
United  to  thy  Saviour ; 

Be  faithful  unto  death, 
And  own  ham  God  for  evermore, 
Who  took  our  human  nature ; 
Him  in  the  dust  adore. 

742.*     T.  9. 

JL  ILL  the  hour  shall  come,  with 
By  the  church  desired,  [tears 

When  our  Lord  again  appears, 
Xow  from  sight  retired: 

2  He  hath  with  a  pledge  of  grace 
His  dear  flock  supplied, 
Whereby  his  own  witness  race 
Shows  forth  that  he  died. 

3  'Tis  his  body  and  his  blood 
Which  the  soul  refreshes ; 
Church  of  Christ,    this    highest 

good 
Claims  thy  thanks  and  praises ! 

4  By  this  sacrament  we  are 
To  our  Lord  united; 

To  due  watchfulness  and  pray'r, 
And  good  works  excited. 

5  With  deep  revVence  we  draw 
nigh, 

Falling  down  before  thee; 


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While  we  this  repast  enjoy, 
We  with  awe  adore  thee. 

6  Us  thy  congregation  own, 
Let  us  taste  thy  favor, 
And  by  faith  recline,  like  John, 
On  thy  breast,  dear  Saviour. 

743.*      T.  23. 

n  OUL,  at  this  most  awful  season, 
Soar  above  thy  scanty  reason; 
To   the   light    approach,    where 
clearest;  [est. 

Duly  mind  what  dress  thou  wear- 

2  Jesus,  Lord  of  the  creation, 
Gives  thee  now  an  invitation, 
His  unbounded  love  revealing", 
He'll  take  up  hi  thee  his  dwelling. 

3  Hasten,  as  for  brides  is  fitting, 
Give  thy   bridegroom   soon    the 

meeting,  [thee, 

Say,  "  Dear  Lord,  let  me  receive 
Hold  thee  fast,  and  never  leave 

thee." 

4  How  do  I,  with  spirit's  hunger, 
Lord,  to  taste  thy  goodness,  lin- 
ger! 

Oft  I  pant  with  inward  sighing 
This  blest  food  to  be  enjoying. 

5  O  how  crave  I  the  fruition 

Of  thy  blood,  my  soul's  nutrition ! 
Since  by  sharing  this  communion 
I'm  with  God  hi  closest  union. 

6  Heav'nlyjoy  and  holy  trembling 
1  feel  in  me,  past  dissembling  ; 
For  the  food  to  which  I'm  bidden 
Is  a  myst'ry  deep  and  hidden. 

7  Human  reason  is  too  shallow 
In  this  wonder  thee  to  follow, 
How  thou  hast  unto  us  given  [en. 
Thy  own  flesh,  the  bread  ofheav- 

8  How  the  blood,  which  from  thee 
flowed, 

Is  in  wine  on  us  bestowed; 

O  the  wonders  deep  and  blessed, 

By  God's  Spirit  here  expressed! 


9  Thy  communion's  celebration 
Bows  me  down  to  deep  prostra- 
tion; 
May  I  never  unprepared, 
To  my  condemnation  share  it. 

744.*      T.  23. 

\j  OME,    approach    to    Jesus' 

table, 
Taste  that  food  incomparable, 
Which  to  us  is  freely  given, 
As  an  antepast  of  heaven. 

2  Jesus'  bride,  his  congregation, 
Calls-  to  mind  her  Saviour's  pas- 
sion ; 

With  his  body  she  is  nourish'd, 
With   his    blood  refresh'd   and 
cherish'd. 

3  Far  be  gone  all  carnal  reason, 
At  this  awful  blessed  season; 
Slaughter'd  Lamb !  we  now  desire 
By  thy  love  to  be  inspired.         [it 

4  This  mysterious,  heav'nly  bless- 
ing, 

Is  all  thought  by  far  surpassing; 
Deeply  bow'd  may  we  adore  thee, 
Soul  and  body  sink  before  thee. 

5  Now  is  come  our  time  sabbatic; 
Lord,  we  feel  thy  pow'r  emphatic; 
Ah,  draw  near  to  us,  dear  Saviour, 
Let  us  taste  thy  grace  and  favor! 

745.*     T.  71. 

31 Y  soul,  prepare  to  meet 
Thy  Saviour;  at  his  feet 
Fall  down  adoring: 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  skies 
A  feast  for  thee  supplies, 
Past  thy  exploring. 

2  How  vast  is  here  display 'd, 
In  brightest  form  array'd, 
His  love's  dimension! 

O  grace!  beyond  the  ken 
Of  angels  or  of  men, 
Past  comprehension ! 

3  How   should  I,    slaughter'd 
Lamb, 

Who  dust  and  ashes  am, 


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235 


A  worm,  and  earthy, 
To  taste  such  boundless  grace, 
And  have  so  high  a  place, 
Be  counted  worthy! 

4  Ah,  why  am  I  thus  blest, 
That  such  a  heav'nly  Guest 
My  house  will  enter; 
Dare  I,  thou  highest  Good, 
To  taste  thy  flesh  and  blood, 
A  sinner,  venture? 

5  Upon  thy  call  I'm  here, 
I  venture  to  draw  near, 
Because  thou'rt  gracious ; 
I  on  thy  word  rely, 
Thou  wilt  my  soul  supply 
With  food  delicious. 

6  Grant  me  but  this  firm  faith, 
That  with  thee  by  thy  death 

I  am  imited. 

To  cure  and  make  me  whole, 
Thou  hast  my  sin-sick  soul 
Freely  invited. 

7  Thy  body  slain  for  me, 
My  food,  my  foretaste  be 
Of  heav'n's  fruition! 
And  by  its  pow'r  may  I, 
While  I  the  world  deny, 
Gain  there  admission. 

8  Pervade,  thou  precious  flood 
Of  Christ's  all-healing  blood, 
My  soul  and  senses  : 

And  to  my  needy  heart 

Life,  peace  and  health  impart, 

Thus  heav'n  commences. 

9  Lord,  of  thy  wondrous  love 
That  brought  thee  from  above 
Thou  gav'st  this  token : 

O  may  it  constantly 
Unite  my  heart  to  thee 
In  bonds  unbroken. 

10  Didst  thou  thyself  devise 
To  be  my  Sacrifice, 

My  Lord,  my  Treasure ! 
Grant,  that  continually 
To  live  alone  for  thee 
May  be  my  pleasure. 


11  Cause  me,  who  now  am  thine* 
As  branch,  to  thee  the  Vine 

To  cleave  unceasing ; 
Receiving  strength  and  juice, 
That  I  may  fruit  produce 
To  thee  well-pleasing. 

12  Such  grace  on  me  is  spent, 
That  none  hath  its  extent 
Aright  explained ; 

Grant  now  that  I  may  show 
To  fellow-sinners  too 
A  love  unfeigned. 

13  May  ev'ry  drop  of  blood 
In  me,  O  Lord  my  God, 

Be  sanctified: 
Oft  as  my  heart  doth  beat, 
May  I  his  praise  repeat, 
Who  for  me  died. 

746.*     T.  22. 

k  HE  congregation  while  below, 
Being  imperfect,  tears  must  sow ; 
But  we  expect  once  joy  to  reap, 
Since  we  for  Jesus'  mercy  weep. 

2  Meanwhile  that  we  might  bear 
in  mind 

His  dying  love  to  lost  mankind, 
He  hath,  as  his  last  testament, 
To  us  bequeathed  the  sacrament. 

3  He,  when  this  feast  was  first 
ordain'd, 

Its  solemn  import  thus  explahrd: 
"  This  is  my  body,  take  and  eat, 
That  you  may  never  me  forget." 

4  "  This  is  my  blood,  of  which 
whene'er  [bear." 

Ye  drink,  my  death  in  mem'ry 
The  church  believes,  and  thus  in 

faith 
Partakes,    and    showeth    forth 

Christ's  death. 

5  But  words  can  never  fully  tell 
What  in  our  melted  hearts  we 

feel: 
We  taste,  experience,  and  possess 
True  joy,  and  weep  for  thank- 
fulness. 


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Of  the  Holv  Communion. 


747.  T.  14. 

tt  HEN  we  before  our  Saviour's 

face 
Appear  with  contrite  hearts, 
He  soothes  our  griefs,  and  pard'- 

ning  grace 
To  ev'ry  one  imparts. 
2  When  wecommemorate  his  love, 
He  saith,  "  For  you  I  dy'd: 
Behold  my  hands, behold  my  feet, 
And  view  my  wounded  side, 
o   "  These  are  the  wounds  I  bore 

for  you, 
The  tokens  of  my  pain  : 
By  which  I  for  your  guilty  souls 
Eternal  life  did"  gain." 

4  "We  eat  his  body,  slain  for  us 
And  giv'n  a  sacrifice, 
Thirsting  we   drink   his    sacred 

blood, 
That  precious  ransom-price. 

5  Ah,  then  we  feel,  that  life  divine 
From  Jesus'  death  redounds, 
Eternal  blessings  from  his  cross, 
And  healing  from  his  wounds. 

748.  T.  14. 

3u  ORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts 
How  heav'nly  is  the  place,  [are! 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred 

feast 
Of  his  redeeming  grace! 

2  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our 
And  heav'nly  glories  shine;  [God, 
There  Jesus  saith,  that  "  I  am 
And  my  Beloved's  mine."       [his, 

3  "  Here,"    (saith  our   kind  re- 
deeming Lord, 

And  shows  his  wounded  side,) 
"  Behold  the  spring  of  all  your 

That  open'd  when  I  dy'd." 

4  What  shall  we  pay  our  heav'n- 
ly King 

For  grace  so  vast  as  this! 

He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes, 

And  seals  it  with  a  kiss. 


749.     T.  14. 

TOGETHER  with   these  sym- 
bols, Lord, 
Thy  blessed  self  impart; 
And  let  thy  holy  flesh  and  blood 
Feed  the  believing  heart. 

2  Let  us    from  all  our  sins    be 
In  thy  atoning  blood;        [wash'd 
And  let  thy  Spirit  be  the  seal 
That  we  are  born  of  God. 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  Jesus' 
Prepare  us  for  this  feast;       [love 
O  let  us  banquet  with  our  Lord, 
And  lean  upon  his  breast. 

750.*     T.  141. 

C  HRIST,  thy  flock  doth  hunger 
For  thy  flesh,  our  food, 
Thirsts  with  ardent  longing 
For  thy  precious  blood, 
Which  thou  hast  bequeathed, 
As  thy  testament, 
To  thy  congregation 
In  the  sacrament. 

2  Like  the  king  of  Salem, 
Thou  with  wine  and  bread 
Com'st  to  meet  thy  people, 
Them  to  cheer  and  feed. 
O  preserve  th'  enjoyment 
Of  thy ''blood  and  death 
To  thy  congregation, 
While  we  live  by  faith. 

751.      T.  185. 

GREAT   the    feast,    to  which 

thou,  Lord,   hast  bidden 
Such  a  worthless  guest  as  me; 
'Tis  an  awful  myst'ry,  deep  and 

hidden, 
'Tis  a  heav'nly  legacy : 
Contrite  souls  howe'er  by  sin  in- 
fected, [jectccl, 
Are  made  welcome,  not  one  is  re- 
Else  this  grace  to  sinful  me 
Never  could  extended  be. 

2  Thou  thy  table  spreadest    for 

the  needy,  [fill; 

Who  mav  feast   and  take  their 


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337 


Thou  to  grant  thy  heav'nly  gifts 

art  ready, 
And  thy  goodness  to  reveal; 
Soul  and  body  in  this  rich  fruition 
Gain  from  thee,  the  Bread  of  life, 

nutrition ; 
And  we,  as  thy  flesh  and  bone, 
Lord,  with  thee  are  render'd  one. 

752.*     T.  22. 

O  CHURCH  of  Jesus,  now  draw 

near 
With  humble  joy,  and  filial  fear; 
According  to  his  testament, 
Enjoy  the  holy  sacrament. 

2  Here  all  our  wants  are  well  sup- 
ply 'd,  [dy'd: 

And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus 
May  we  abide  in  him  by  faith, 
And  cleave   to  him   in  life  and 
death. 

3  Th'  enjoyment  of  the  flesh  and 
blood 

Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Endoweth  us  with  strength  and 

grace  [days. 

To  love  and  serve  him  all   our 

753.*     T.151. 

A  HOSE  souls  are  truly  blessed, 
Who  to  our  Saviour  cleave, 
Of  living  faith  possessed, 
And  in  his  name  believe; 
For  what  is  still  denied 
To  sight,  while  here  below, 
Is  by  our  faith  enjoyed, 
And  makes  our  hearts  to  glow. 

2  Faith  on  Christ's  declaration 
With  confidence  relies : 

He  now  his  congregatiou 
With  heav'nly  food  supplies ; 
Would  we  as  branches  flourish 
On  Jesus  the  true  Vine, 
His  blood  our  souls  must  nourish; 
Else  they  would  droop  and  pine. 

3  Draw  near  to  Jesus'  table, 
Ye  contrite  souls,  draw  near; 


The  hungry,  sick  and  feeble 
His  choicest  dainties  share. 
Let  Jesus'  death  engraven 
Upon  your  hearts  remain; 
Thus  here,  and  there  in  heaven, 
Eternal  life  you  gain. 

754.*     T.  99. 

ACT  full  of  godlike  majesty! 
O  Love's  abyss!  I'm  lost  in  thee, 
O  myst'ry,  all  our  thoughts  sur- 
passing !  [ply'd, 
Xow  all  our  wants  are  well  sup- 
And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus 

dy'd, 
As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing. 

755.*     T.  119. 

Bread  of  life,  -n- 

Christ,  by  whom  alone  we  live, 
Bread,   that   came    to    us    from 

heaven ! 
My  poor  soul  can  never  thrive 
Unless  thou  appease  its  craving; 
Lord,  I  hunger  only  after  thee,    • 
Feed  thou  me.  :j[: 

756.*      T.  151. 

0  WN  me,  Lord,  my  Salvation ! 
Receive,  my  .Shepherd,  me! 

1  know,  thy  bitter  passion 
Is  a  rich  treasury  ; 

And  that  thou,  Man  of  sorrows, 
Hast  by  thy  death  and  blood 
Procur'd  a  new  heart  for  us, 
And  sacramental  food. 

2  What  heav'nly  consolation 
Doth  in  my  heart  take  place, 
When  I  thy  toil  and  passion 
Can  in  some  measure  trace  ? 
Oh,  what  am  I  enjoying, 
Thy  flesh  and  bone,    when  I 
With  thee,  my  Lord,  am  dying  ! 
What  peace  divine,  what  joy! 

757.*     T.  22. 

O  THAT  in  Jesus'  church,  his 

bride, 
Sin  might  henceforth  be  mortify 'd 


238 


Of  the  Holy  Communion. 


By  him,  who  us  to  save  was  slain,  j 
And  underwent  such  racking-pain!  j 

I 

2  O  might  our  souls  and  bodies  ' 
From  sinful  influences  free;  [be 
Might  we,  while  still  on  earth  we  j 

live, 
To    him  the    Vine  as    branches 
cleave. 

3  O  were  we  free  from  strange  de- 
sire 

And  from  depraved  nature's  fire, 
As  dead  to  all  corruption  base, 
As  formerly  to  righteousness. 

4  Lord,    by    the   power    of  thv 
death, 

Renew  in  us  a  living  faith ; 
Whate'er  is  carnal,  quite  erase, 
And  sanctify  us  by  thy  grace. 

5  O  church,  rejoice,  tho'   trem- 
blingly, 

The  Lord's  death  now  pervadeth 

thee; 
O  may  his  sacred  body  cure, 
And  make  our  souls  and  bodies 

pure. 

758.*     T.  97. 

1  HE    breath   which     can    the 

dead  bones  raise, 
And  to  Christ's  members  life  con-  \ 

veys,  [God,  | 

Pervadeth  thee,  thou  church  of 
And  Jesus'  sanctifying  blood 
Is  now  imparted  to  each  thirsty 

soul; 
It  cheers  the  mourners,   makes 

the  wounded  whole. 

2  O  church  of  God,  lift  up  thy 

heart, 
The  Vine  its  power  doth  impart; 
Take,  drink  the  blood,  so  freely  ■ 

spilt 
For  thine  and  ev'ry  sinner's  guilt;  j 
Take,  drink  the  blood,  the  blood  '• 

so  freely  spilt 
For  mine,  for  thine,  and  ev'ry  sin 

ner's  guilt. 


759.  T.  582. 

3.1  Y  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  forth  a  double  flood ; 
By  water  we  are  purify'd, 
And  pardon'd  by  his  blood. 
Look  up,  my  soul,   to  him 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 
And  humbly   view  the   living 

stream 
Flow  from  his  wounded  heart. 

760.  T.  166. 

IE  foll'wers  of  the  slaughter'd 

Lamb,  [God: 

Draw  near,   and  take  the  cup  of 
Approach  unto  the  healing  stream, 
And  drink  of  the  atoning  blood; 
That  blood  for  our  redemption 

spilt, 
Assuring  us  of  purchas'd  grace; 
That  blood,  which  takes  away  all 

guilt, 
And  speaketh  to  the  conscience 

peace. 

761.*     T.  146. 

XJ  Y  thy  sweat  mix'd  with  blood, 
Which  flow'd  in  thy  soul's   an- 
guish 
From  thee,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
When  thou  for  us  didst  languish 
In  sad  Gethsemane; 
And  with  our  sins  oppress'd, 
Didst  weep,  and  groan,  and  pray, 
That  sinners  might  be  bless'd; 

2  Yea,  by  thy  blood  once  shed 
For  us,  when  scourges  wounded 
Thy  back,  and  when  thy  head 
A  thorny  crown  surrounded; 
Oh,  by  that  blood  which  flow'd 
When  nails  thy  body  tore, 
Bless  us,  O  Lord  our  God, 
WTho  humbly  thee  adore! 

3  Lord  Jesus,  may  the  blood 
Thou  shedst  for  our  salvation, 
Which  is  our  highest  good, 
Refresh  this  congregation, 
When  in  the  sacrament 

We  drink  of  it  in  faith, 


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239 


And  by  this  testament 
Show  forth  thv  bitter  death. 


62. 


T.  149. 


(J  WHAT  happiness  divine! 
What  a  lot  most  precious, 
Confidently  to  recline 
On  the  breast  of  Jesus ! 
Where,  who  will — Takes  his  fill, 
And  yet  longs  for  ever 
For  more  grace  and  favor. 

2  Jesus  cometh  to  fulfil 
All  thy  heart  desireth, 
Doth  himself  to  thee  reveal, 
Thee  with  love  inspireth; 
His  blood  spilt — All  thy  guilt 
Will  erase  for  ever, 
And  thy  sins  will  cover. 

763.*     T.  184. 

JL  HAT  sacred  blood,  from  Je- 
sus bursting, 

Who  by  his  stripes  soothes  ev'ry 
smart, 

And  hastes  to  us,  when  for  him 
thirsting, 

His  choicest  favors  to  impart; 

That  precious  blood,  life's  foun- 
tain blessed, 

Which  flows  to  me  from  Jesus' 
wounds, 

Hath  often  cheer'd  me  when  dis- 
tressed, 

For  there  eternal  life  abounds. 

764.     T.  97. 

J  ESUS,  thou  Source  of  life,  im- 
part [heart, 
Thy  blood  unto  my  thirsting 
Panting  I  seek  that  fountain-head, 
Whence  waters  so  divine  proceed; 
Still  near  this  living  stream  may 
I  abide,  [fy'd. 
By  which  my  needy  soul  is  satis- 

765.      T.  124. 

Jjl  AY  the  stream  from  thee,  the 
Gracious  Jegus,  [Rock, 


Richly  bless  thy  thirsting  flock, 

And  refresh  us ! 

'Tis  the  source  of  pow'r,  of  life, 

And  salvation, 

To  thy  congregation. 

766.*      T.  580. 

A  HY  precious,  all-atoning  blood 
Is  to  this  hour,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
An  ocean  of  free  grace. 
All  those,  who  venture  to  draw 

nigh  [joy, 

To  thee,  can  witness  bear  with 
They  ne'er  go  empty  from   thy. 

face. 

767.*      T.  23. 

F  LOCK  of  Christ,  with  exulta- 
tion, 
View  the  well-springs  of  salvation'. 
Drink,  and  live, — with  an  emotion 
Of  unfeigned  heart's  devotion ! 

2  May  to  Jesus,  while  we're  living, 
From  our  works  redound  thanks- 
giving, 
And  our  lowly,  meek  behaviour 
Clearly  show  we  love  our  Saviour. 

768.*      T.  82. 

J  ESUS  makes  my  heart  rejoice, 
I'm  his  sheep,  and  know  his  voice: 
He's  a  Shepherd  kind  and   gra- 
cious, 
And  his  pastures  are  delicious. 
Constant  love  to  me  he  shows, 
Yea,  my  worthless  name  he  knows. 

2  Trusting  his  mild  staff  always, 
I  go  in  and  out  in  peace; 

He  will  feed  me  with  the  treasure 
Of  his  grace  in  richest  measure ; 
When  athirst  to  him  I  cry, 
Living  water  he'll  supply. 

3  Should  not  I  for  gladness  leap, 
Led  by  Jesus  as  his  sheep; 

For  when  these  blest  days  are  over, 
To  the  arms  of  my  dear  Saviour 
I  shall  be  convey'd  to  rest  -. 
Amen,  yea,  my  lot  is  blest ! 


240 


Of  the  Holy  Communion. 


769.*     T.  83. 

MORE   than  shepherd's   faith- 
fulness 
To  his  flock  our  Saviour  showeth; 
From  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
He  the  choicest  gifts  bestoweth: 
As  his  sheep  by  him  we're  own'd, 
Since  his  blood  for  us  aton'd. 

2  They  who  feel  their  want  and 

need, 
Thirsting  for  his  great  salvation, 
On  the  richest  pastures  feed, 
With  true  joy  and  delectation; 
Till  they  shall,  when  perfected, 
With  celestial  joys  be  fed. 

770.*     T.  582. 

JV1 Y  Shepherd  is  the  Lamb, 
The  living  Lord,  who  dy'd; 
With  all  that's  truly  good  I  am 
Most  plenteously  supply'd; 
He  richly  feeds  my  soul 
With  manna  from  above, 
And  leads    me  where  the  rivers 
Of  everlasting  love.  [roll 

2  My  table  he  doth  spread 
With  choicest  fare,  and  I 
Behold   the  Lamb,  the  living 

Bread, 
And  eat  most  joyfully ; 
He  makes  my  cup  run  o'er, 
Anointeth  me  with  oil; 
I  shall  enjoy  for  evermore 
The  merits  of  his  toil. 

3  When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease, 
And  love  prevail  alone, 

I  then  shall  see  him  face  to  face, 
And  know  as  I  am  known; 
Then  I  my  Shepherd's  care 
Shall  praise,  and  him  adore, 
And  in  his   Father's  house  shall 
True  bliss  for  evermore.      [share 

771.*     T.  583. 

xjLOW  blest   are  we,  when  we 

enjoy  thy  love, 
And  in  the  sacrament  thy  bounty 

prove ! 


When  we  with  humble  shame,  O 
Lamb  of  God, 

Feed  on  thy  body  and  thy  pre- 
cious blood. 

2  Whenever  we  this  highest  good 
enjoy, 

We  promise  thee  anew  fidelity; 
Pow'r  to  perform  thou  hast  for 

us  obtain'd, 
When,  by  thy  death,  life  was  for 

man  regain'd. 

3  Make  thou  us  monuments  of 
grace  to  show 

What  wonders  thou  on  sinners 
vile  canst  do; 

O  were  in  our  whole  walk  this  to 
be  seen, 

That  of  thy  feast  we  have  parta- 
kers been. 

4  We  humbly  pray,  that,  with 
thy  chosen  train, 

From  this  repast  we   may  new 

strength  obtain; 
O  deaden  all  that  would  thy  grace 

withstand, 
Or  to  its  influence  refuse  to  bend. 

5  We  have  nought  good  in  us  to 
bring  'fore  thee, 

Yet  thou  art  ours,  and  we're  thy 
property ; 

Preserve  to  us  this  grace,  we  thee 
implore, 

To  have  our  part  in  thee  for  ever- 
more. 

772.      T.  20. 

AH!  who  are  we,  thou  God  of 

love ! 
That  we  should  hear,  thro'  grace 

abounding, 
The  solemn  invitation  sounding  ; 
"  Prepare  for  the   Lamb's   feast 

above." 
2  Prostrate  before  the  mercy-scat 
We  sinners  lie,  with  holy  trem- 
.     bling,  "  [bling, 

The  elders'  blissful  choir  resem- 
Who  cast  their  crowns  before  thy 

feet. 


Of  the  Holy  Communion, 


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3  Here  more  than  Tabor's  glories  |  3  I  live  now,  and  to  God  myself 


shine: 

Heart- captivating"  meditation ! 

Ev'n  here  thou  feed'st  thy  con- 
gregation 

With  heav'nly  manna,  food  divine! 

4  Here  it  is  good  for  us  to  be! 
Our  souls  imbibe,  while  here  we 

tarry, 
The  breezes  of  the  sanctuary, 
The  atmosphere  of  Calvary. 

5  Rise,  and  your  pilgrim  path 
pursue, 

Revived  by  this  rich  fruition ! 
Soon  shall  the  beatific  vision, 
The  Lamb  in  glory,  meet   your 
view. 

773.*     T.  11. 

vy  OULD  we  sinners  fully  tell, 
How   our    hearts    with    rapture 

swell, 
Gladly  then  we  would  declare, 
Ev'n  to  angels,  what  we  share. 

2  But  since  words  the  happiness 
Which  we  feel,  can  ne'er  express, 
We  adoring  'fore  him  lie, 

And  what  he  bestows  enjoy. 

3  Angels  sing  before  his  throne, 
While  we  at  his  feet  sink  down ; 
Gracious  Jesus,  Man  and  God, 
What  hast  thou  on  us  bestow'd! 

774.*      T.  583. 

SlXCE  Jesus  dy'd,  my  guilty 
soul  to  save, 

Heav'n's  foretaste  I  may  here  al- 
ready have: 

O  how  unutterably  blest  am  I, 

Partaking  of  him  sacramentally! 

2  When  heav'nly  bread  he  gives 

my  soul  to  eat, 
That  I  may  henceforth  never  him 

forget ; 
When  I,  a  needy  sheep    of  his 

blest  flock, 
Drink  of  the  stream  that  flows 

from  Christ,  the  Rock ! 


will  give, 
But  yet  not  I,  but  Christ  in  me 

shall  live ; 
His  mercy  and  his   goodness  I 

shall  taste 
Both  here  below,  and  when  with 

him  at  rest. 

775.*     T.  11. 

J  ESUS,  who  to  save  hast  pow'r, 
And  who  livest  evermore 
For  thy  flock  to  intercede, 
Helping  us  in  time  of  need ; 

2  Thou  who  a  divine  repast 
For  the  poor  prepared  hast, 
Giving  thy  own  flesh  and  blood 
As  the  hungry  sinner's  food; 

3  Let  thy  pow'r  divine,  we  pray, 
Be  our  strength  and  only  stay, 
Till  we  drop  this  mortal  vest, 
And  the  spirit  goes  to  rest. 


776.* 

For  that 

grace, 


T.22. 


amazing 


love   and 

[surpass, 

by  far 

To  eat  thy  flesh  and  drink  thv 

blood,  [God"! 

Thanks   be  to  thee,  O   Lamb  of 

2  Thy  sacred  body  thou   didst 
give  [live ; 

For  us,  that  we  thereby   might 
Xo  pledge  of  love  could  be  so 

great : 
O  may  we  ne'er  thy  love  forget. 

3  Thy  precious  blood  for  sinners 
spilt  [guilt; 

Cleanseth  our  hearts,  removes  our 
The  debt  is   paid  which  we  in- 

curr'd, 
And  we're  to  happiness  restor'd. 

4  Thy  Holy  Spirit  with  us  leave, 
So  that  we  rightly  may  conceive, 
What  thou  for  all  believers  hast 
Prepared  in  this  blest  repast. 


24=2  Of  the  Holy 

777.*     T.  151. 

liORD    Christ!    I   give   thee 

praises ; 
Thy  hand  ne'er  intermits 
To  show'r,  as  each  day  passes, 
On  me  thy  benefits ; 
Thy  name,  all  names  exceeding", 
I'll  praise,  for  thou  art  good, 
Art  with  thy  flesh  me  feeding, 
To  drink  giv'st  me  thy  blood. 

778.*     T.  185. 

PRAISE  be  giv'n  to  Christ  our 

soul's  Beloved, 
By  us  sinners;  what  are  we? 
Feeble  human  creatures,  far  re- 
From  angelic  purity :         [moved 
Yet  when  he  to  his  rich  pastures 

leads  us,  [feeds  us, 

Where  he  with  liis  sacred  body 
And  we  drink  his  blood  once  shed, 
We  are  richly  comforted. 

779.     T.  582. 

V>  OME,  O  my  soul,  and  sing 
How  J  esus  thee  hath  fed ; 
How  Jesus  gave  himself  to  thee, 
The  true  and  living  Bread. 

2  For  food  he  gives  his  flesh; 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood; 
Amazing  favor,  matchless  grace 
Of  our  incarnate  God ! 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Confirms  us  in  the  faith, 

In  love  and  union  with  our  Lord, 
And  we  show  forth  his  death. 

780.*      T.  26. 

THOU  slaughter'd  Lamb,  thy 

flesh  and  blood, 
Which  thou  didst  sacrifice  for  us, 
Upon  the  altar  of  the  cross, 
Are  to  our  souls  delicious  food. 

2  This  makes  us  all  with  one  ac- 
cord 
To  love  each  other  fervently. 


Communion. 

Yea,  to  be  wholly  one  with  thee, 
And  all  that  love  thee,  gracious 
Lord. 

781.*     T.  22. 

XIAPPY,   thrice  happy  hour  oi 
grace!  [face. 

I've  seen  by  faith  my  Saviour's 
He  did  himself  to  me  impart, 
And  made  a  cov'nant  with  rav 
heart. 

2  Ah,   might  in    my  behaviour 

shine 
The  pow'r  of  Jesus'  love  divine, 
His  conflict  and  his  victory, 
His  seeking,  and  his  finding  me! 

782.*      T.  590. 

1.  HOU,  who  art  present  with 

thy  church 
According  to  thy  word, 
When,    to   enjoy   thy    flesh   and 

blood, 
We  meet  with  one  accord ; 
O   grant  us  to  show    forth  thy 

death, 
Until  thou  shalt  appear; 
And  may  it  in  our  walk  be  seen, 
That  we  thy  foll'wers  are. 

2  May  we  so  captivated  be 

By  thy  redeeming  love, 

As   to  be  wean'd   from   earthly 

things, 
And  fix  our  thoughts  above ; 
May  all  that's  carnal  be  subdu'd, 
And  mortify'd  in  us, 
That  we  may  glory  in  thy  name, 
And  count  all  else  but  loss. 

78S.*      T.96. 

HINCE  Jesus'  body  I  have  eat, 
And  drank  the  blood  he  shed  for 

0  may  I  never  him  forget!      [me, 

1  know  he  will  remember  me ; 
And  I  shall,  when  this  life  is  o'er, 
Live  in  his  presence  evermore ! 


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XXXVI.  Hymns  for  different  Jges,  Sexes,  and  Stations 
in  Life ;  or,   Choir  Hymns. 


784.     T.  33. 

E  ACH  division  of  thy  fold, 
Freed  from  this  world's  vain  tra- 
dition, 
Male  or  female,  young  or  old, 
In  thee  hath  true  joys'  fruition; 
All  in  their  allotted  place 
Should  walk  worthy  of  thy  grace 

2  Grant  us  a  contented  mind, 
That  in  their  peculiar  station 
Each  may  be  to  thee  resign'd, 
Seeking-  only  thy  salvation. 
By  thy  staff  we're  safely  led, 
Till  in  thee  we're  perfected. 


A.  For  Chiidren. 

783.      T.  22. 

THOUGH  but  a  little  child  I 
am,  [Lamb ; 

Yet  1  may  praise  the  slaughter'*! 
He  loveth  children  tenderly, 
He  also  loveth  sinful  me. 

2  Yes,  graeious  Saviour,  I  believe, 
Thou  wilt  a  little  child  receive; 
For  thou  didst  bless  them  former- 
ly, [to  me.' 

And  say,    "  Let  children  come 

3  Lord  Jesus,  unto  me  impart 
A  humble,  meek  and  docile  heart; 
O   cleanse  me  in   thy    precious 

blood, 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad. 

4  Save  me  from  liking  what  is  ill, 
Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will ; 
Each  day  prepare  me,  thro'  thy 

grace, 
To  meet  thee,  ajid  behold  thy  face. 


786.  T.  14. 

ThO'  Christ  was  God,  and  all 

things  made, 
Himself  he  humbled  thus : 
That  he,  a  Servant  in  our  stead, 
Might  minister  to  us. 

2  Our  Saviour  was  a  lovely  childj 
His  parents'  chief  delight, 

In  his  behaviour  meek  and  mild, 
And  always  acted  right. 

3  A  blessed  pattern  Christ  our 
Lord 

Himself  to  children  gave, 
That  they  to  him  might  joy  af- 
And  never  misbehave.  [ford, 

4  A  child  true  happiness  may  find, 
And  humbly  ought  to  pray: 

"  Lord  Jesus,  make  my  heart  in- 
To  love  and  to  obey."         [clin'd 

5  "  I'm  often  stubborn,  vain  and 
wild, 

Self-wilPd  and  hard  in  heart; 
O  Lord,  to  me  thy  chaste,  thy 
Thy  holy  mind  impart."     [mild, 

787.  T.  14. 

O  WHAT   a  wretched  heart 

have  I, 
How  full  of  sin  and  shame, 
How  obstinate  continually, 
How  day  by  day  to  blame ! 

2  Lord,  look  on  me   'midst  all 
my  faults ; 

And,  when  thou  seest  my  guilt, 
My   wicked  words    and   foolish 

thoughts, 
Think  why  thy  blood  was  spilt. 

3  In  that  most    precious    river 
cleanse 

And  wash  my  crimes  away, 
My  selfishness,  and  that  offence 
Which  I  have  done  to-day. 


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4  When  thou,  dear  Jesus,  wast  a 
child, 

Thou  hadst  no  sin  like  me; 

Xo  wicked  words  thy  lips  defil'd, 

Xo  faults  appear'd  in  thee. 

5  Thou  wast  more  spotless  than 
a  dove, 

More  harmless  than  a  lamb, 
Obedient,  humble,  full  of  love, 
And  never  once  to  blame. 

6  But  I  am  proud  and  headstrong 
Oft  sadly  misbehave;  [too, 
I  am  not  meek,  like  thee,  and  low; 
Me,  Lord,  in  mercy  save! 

7  O  might  I  but  resemble  thee, 
That  ev'ry  one  might  know, 

1  love  the  Saviour,  and  will  be 
His  foll'wer  here  below. 

8  Imprint  thine  image  in  my  heart, 
Bestow  thy  Holy  Ghost, 

And  an  obedient  mind  impart; 
Then  I  shall  not  be  lost. 

788.     T.  14. 

O  LORD,  forgive  a  sinful  child, 
Whose  heart  is  all  unclean; 
How  bad  am  I,  and  how  defil'd, 
How  prone  to  ev'ry  sin ! 

2  Oh,  change  my   vile  and  stub- 
born heart, 

Like  thee,  Oh,  make  me  pure; 
To  me  thy  love  divine  impart, 
Keep  me  from  sin  secure. 

3  Self-will,  that  cruel  enemy, 
No  more  1  would  obey : 

Thy  Spirit  shall  my  Teacher  be, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  way. 

4  O  may  I  never  speak  a  word 
But  what  1  truly  mean,      [Lord, 
Xor  lie   to   thee,   most  gracious 
By  whom  each  thought  is  seen. 

5  I'll  make  thy  wondrous,  dying- 
Dear  Lord,  my  daily  song!  [love, 
And  joys,  like  theirs  who  sing 

above, 
Shall  tune  my  infant  tongue. 


789.      T.  11. 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  thee, 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be ; 
When  thou  wast  a  little  child 
Thou  wast  gentle,  meek  and  miid. 

2  Due  obedience  thou  didst  show, 
O  make  me  obedient  too; 

Thou  Mast  merciful  and  kind, 
Grant  me,  Lord,  thy  loving  mind. 

3  Let  me  above  all  fulfil 

God  my  heav'nly  Father's  will, 
Never  his  good  Spirit  grieve, 
Only  to  his  glory  live. 

4  Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb, 
In  thy  hands  secure  I  am ; 
Fix  thy  temple  in  my  heart, 
Never  from  thy  child  depart. 

5  Teach  me  to  show  forth  thy 
praise, 

Love  and  serve  thee  all  my  days ; 
Oli,  might  all  around  me  see 
Christ,  the  holv  child,    in  me! 


'90.' 


T.  14. 


1  HOU,    gracious   Saviour,    fur 

my  good 
Wast  pleas'd  a  child  to  be, 
And  thou  didst  shed  thy  precious 
Upon  the  cross  for  me.        [blood 

2  Come,  take  me  as  thy  property, 
Take  me  just  as  1  am; 

I  know  that  I  belong  to  thee, 
Thy  love  my  heart  doth  claim. 

3  Low  at  thy  feet  O  may  I  bow, 
Be  thine,  my  Saviour,  still  ; 

In  nothing  bad  myself  allow, 
Nor  ever  show  self-will. 

4  Preserve,  I  pray,  my  heart  se- 
cure 

From  ev'ry  hurt  and  stain; 
First  make  it,  and  then  keep  it, 

pure, 
And  shut  to  all  that's  vain. 

5  If  early  thou  wilttake  me  hence, 
O  that  no  harm  will  be  ! 


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Since  endless  bliss  will  then  com- 
mence, 
When  I  shall  live  with  thee. 

6  If  thou  wilthave  me  longer  stay, 
In  years  and  stature  grow; 
Help  me  to  serve  thee  night  and 
While  I  am  here  below.  [flay, 

7  Then,  after  walking  in  thy  ways. 
And  serving  thee  in  love; 
Receive  me  to  thyself  in  peace, 
To  sing  thy  praise  above. 

791.  T.  11. 

Out   of  love    and  boundless 

grace, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  to  a  place, 
Jesus,  where  we  oft  may  hear 
Of  the  suff  'rings  thou  didst  bear. 

2  Be  our  Shepherd  ev'ry  day, 
That  we  little  lambs  ne'er  stray; 
Whensoe'er  we  hear  thy  voice, 
To  obey  may  we  rejoice. 

3  Thanks  to  thee  for  all  the  care 
That's  bestow'd  upon  us  here; 
May  we  evermore  to  thee 

For  thy  goodness  grateful  be. 

792.  T.  22, 

X  HOU  Guardian  of  thy  lambs, 

behold 
Us  little  ones  of  thy  dear  fold; 
Take  us  into  thy  special  care, 
Secure  our  souls  from  ev'ry  snare. 

2  Let  nothing  in  our  souls  take 
place, 

But  what  comes  from  thy  blood 

and  grace; 
May  that  sink  deep  into  each  heart, 
And  let  nought  else  have  any  part. 

3  Set  on  our  breasts  thy  Spirit's 
seal, 

Within  our  hearts  thy  love  reveal, 
And  our  poor  souls  securely  keep 
Among   thy   flock,    thy    chosen 
sheep. 

X 


793.  T.  14. 

L  OVER  of  little  children !  thee, 
O  Jesus,  we  adore; 
Our  kind  and  loving  Saviour  be, 
Both  now  and  evermore. 

2  O  take  us  up  into  thy  arms, 
Then  we  are  truly  blest ; 

Thy  new-born  babes  are  safe  from 

harms, 
While  leaning  on  thy  breast. 

3  Still  as  we  grow  in  years,  in 
grace 

And  wisdom  let  us  grow, 

That  daily  more  we  thee  may 

praise, 
More  of  thy  mercy  know. 

4  Strong  let  us  in  thy  grace  abide, 
But  ignorant  of  ill; 

From  malice,  subtlety  and  pride, 
O  Lord,  preserve  us  still. 

794.  T.  14. 

JeSUS,  the  Lord,  our  Shepherd 
And  did  our  souls  redeem ;       [is, 
Our  present  and  eternal  bliss 
Are  both  secur'd  in  him. 

2  His  mercy  ev'ry  sinner  claims ; 
For  all  his  flock  he  cares ; 

The  sheep  he  gently  leads,  the 
He  in  his  bosom  bears.        [lambs 

3  If  unto  us  our  friends  are  good, 
'Twas  he  their  hearts  inclin'd  \ 
He  bids  our  fathers  give  us  food, 
And  makes  our  mothers  kind. 

4  Then  let  us  thank  him  for  his 
grace, 

He  will  not  disapprove 

Our  meanest  sacrifice  of  praise, 

For  his  unbounded  love. 

5  When   children   honor  Jesus 
thus, 

And  thank  him  for  his  grace, 
Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes,  like 
His  wisdom  perfects  praise,     [us, 
2 


21& 


Hymns  for  different  Ages, 


795.*     T.  22. 

JESUS!   the  children's  dearest 

Friend, 
Who -dost  to  all  our  wants  attend, 
Thou  wast  a  child,  and  knowest 

well, 
How  we  thy  helpless  children  feel. 

2  Grant  unto  us  continually 
The  blessings  of  thy  infancy: 
Let  us,  thro'  each  succeeding  year, 
The  merits  of  thy  childhood  share. 

3  Thee,  gracious  Lord,  we  now 
implore, 

To  manifest  thyself  still  more, 
And  thus  to  teach  us  by  degrees 
To  live  a  life  of  happiness. 

4  May  we  thy  mind  still  better 
know ;  [grow, 

May  we  in  grace  and  knowledge 
And  learn   all   that  whereby  we 

may 
Adorn  thy  doctrine  ev'ry  way. 

5  O  may  we  ever  feel  thee  near, 
And  be  employ'd  in  praise  and 

pray'r, 
May  we  in  thy  blest  fellowship 
Wake,   do  our  daily  work,   and 

sleep. 

6  Thus   will  our  infant  tongues 
record  [Lord, 

Thy  birth  and  passion,  gracious 
That  thou,  who  diedst  in  our  stead, 
Art  God,  by  whom  all  things  were 
made. 

796.*      T.  22. 

EMBRACE   us   in   thy    tender 
way,  [pray, 

Dear  Lord,   and  bless  us  all,  we 
As  thou  on  earth  didst  formerly, 
When  children  once  were  brought 
to  thee. 

2  We  are  baptiz'd  into  thy  death, 
And   call'd  to  praise  thee  with 
each  breath;  [divine, 

Thou  bo'ught'st  us  with  thy  blood 
O  take  and  keep  us  ever  thine! 


3  Thy  youth   unspotted,   full  of 
grace, 

Teach  us  all  virtue  and  all  praise; 
Thou  art  our  pattern,  grant  that 

we 
In  all  things  may  resemble  thee. 

4  From  year  to   year,  while  we 
increase 

In  stature,  may  we  grow  in  grace; 
In  learning  and  obedience  too, 
May  we  thy  blessed  path  pursue. 

5  By  day  and  night  our  steps  di- 
rect, [tect 

And  soul   and  body,  Lord,  pro- 
From   ev'ry  thing  that  grieveth 

thee, 
Or  unto  us  might  hurtful  be. 

6  Impart  to  us  that  needful  good, 
A  heart  besprinkled   with  thy 

blood, 
Wholly  devoted  unto  thee, 
For  thy  soul's  bitter  agony. 

7  That  grace  upon  us  all  bestow, 
Thee  more  and  more  by  faith  to 

know  ; 
We  then  the  g'lories  of  thy  name 
In  grateful  accents  shall  proclaim . 

797.*     T.  22. 

XI  ERE  are  we  children  poor  and 
mean,  [sin, 

Corrupt   throughout,    defiPd  by 
But  by  Christ's  purifying  blood 
We're  made  acceptable  to  God. 

2  May  none  of  us,  while  we  abide 
On  earth,   be  weaned  from  thy 
side;  [thee, 

But  grant  that  we  be  found  in 
And  thou  in  us  eternally. 

798.      T.  22. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord,  who  dy'd  for 

me, 
I  love  his  grace  divine  and  free; 
I  love  the  scriptures,  there  I  read 
Christ  loved  me  and  for  me  bled. 


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2  I  love  his  tears  and  sufferings 
great, 

I  love  his  precious  bloody  sweat, 

I  love  his  blood,  were  that  not 

spilt  [guilt. 

I  could  not  have  been  freed  from 

3  I  love  to  hear  that  he  was  slain, 
I  love  his  ev'ry  grief  and  pain, 

I  love  to  meditate  by  faith 
Upon  his  meritorious  death. 

4  I  love  mount  Calv'ry,  where  his 
love  [prove; 

Stronger   than    death   itself  did 
I  love  to  walk  his  dol'rous  way, 
I  love  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay. 

5  I  love  his  people  and  their  ways, 
Hove  with  them  to  pray  and  praise; 
I  love  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

I  love  the  Spirit  he  sent  down. 

6  I  love  to  think  the  time  will 
come 

When  I  shall  be  with  him  at  home, 
And  praise  him  in  eternity: 
Then  shall  my  love  completed  be. 

799.     T.  22. 

1  WILL  a  little  pilgrim  be, 
llesolv'd  alone  to  follow  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  who  now  art 

gone 
Up  to  thy  everlasting  throne. 

2  I  will  my  heart  to  thee  resign, 
Thine  only  be,  O  be  thou  mine ! 
The  world  Heave  and  foolish  play, 
To  happiness  to  find  the  way. 

3  My  lips  shall  be  employ' d  to 
bless  [ness ; 

The  Lord,  who  is  my  Righteous- 
My  pleasure  only  to  pursue 
His  mind,  and  him,  my  Saviour, 
know. 

4  So  long  I'll  pray  below  to  live, 
Till  I  my  pardon  seal'd  receive; 
I  then,  when  Jesus  calls,  shall  die, 
Or  rather  live  eternally. 


800.  T.  14. 

JESUS,   to  thee  our  souls   we 

raise, 
And  for  a  blessing  look; 
May  we,   assisted  by  thy  grace, 
With  pleasure  learn  our  book. 

2  Give  us  an  humble,  active  mind, 
From  sloth  and  folly  free; 

Give  us  a  cheerful  heart,  inclin'd 
To  useful  industry. 

3  A  faithful  memory  bestow, 
With  solid  learning's  store; 
And  still,  O    Lord,  as   more  we 
Let  us  obey  thee  more.       [know, 

4  Let  us  things  excellent  discern, 
Hold  fast  what  we  approve; 
But  more  than  all  delight  to  learn 
The  lessons  of  thy  love. 

801.  T.  14. 

OTILL  may  we  keep  the  aim  in 

mind, 
For  which  we  hither  came, 
In  search  of  useful  learning  join' d, 
As  folPwers  of  the  Lamb. 

2  Daily  to  Jesus  we'll  look  up, 
As  soon  as  we  awake, 

And  for  his  constant  blessing  hope 
In  all  we  undertake. 

3  His  meritorious  industry, 
His  labor,  toil  and  sweat, 

Shall  our  support  and  pattern  be, 
Him  we  will  imitate. 

4  If  he  his  grace  on  us  confer, 
We  then  shall  learn  apace, 
Live  to  his  glory,  and  declare 
Our  heav'nly  Father's  praise. 

802.  T.  590. 

O  THOU, before  whose  Father's 
The  children's  angels  stand,  [face 
Grant  me,  a  helpless  child,  the 
That  thy  angelic  band  [grace 
May  watch  my  ways,  and  guard 
And  minister  to  me,  [my  bed, 
Till  I  in  death  shall  bow  my  head, 
And  go  to  live  with  thee. 


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803.      T.  139. 

How  heart-affecting  Christ  to 
Some  days  before  he  bled,      [see, 
Go  to  Jerus'lem  willingly, 
To  suffer  in  our  stead !  [tude 

AVhen  he  approach'd,  the  multi- 
Their    garments    spread    and 

branches  strew'd, 
Crying  u  Hosanna"  to  his  praise, 
With  joy  and  thankfulness. 


2  'Twas  then  the  children  join'd 
the  rest, 

And  hail'd  him  with  a  song; 

With  one  accord  his  name  con- 
fess'd, 

Amidst  the  joyful  throng; 

O  may  we  little  children,  now 

Attempt  the  same,  and  worship 
too  [us 

The  Lamb  of  God,  who  dy'd  for 

Upon  the  shameful  cross. 

804.      T.  243. 

T  HE  holy  child  Jesus, 
Our  God  and  our  Saviour, 
Who  died  to  release  us, 
We'll  worship  for  ever, 
God's    holy    Lamb, — the  Lord's 
his  name. 

2  In  liveliest  manner 
O  let  us  before  him 
With  joy  sing  hosanna, 
And  praise  and  adore  him; 

Our  childlike  cries — he'll  not  de- 
spise. 

3  Come  then,  let  us  follow 
Our  Master  with  praises ; 
His  name  let  us  hallow, 
Whose  blood  us  releases  : 

O  Christ,  to  thee — all  glory  be ! 

4  Hosanna!  Hosanna! 
Thou  Son  of  king  David: 
Hosanna!  Hosanna! 

I' or  thou  hast  us  saved: 
For  ever  reign — thou  Lamb  once 
slain! 


805.      T.  39. 

JLiORD  Jesus,  we  bless  thee  that 

thou  wast  a  child, 
And  hast  us  thereby  unto  God  re- 

concil'd : 
We  thank  thee  for  suff'ring  and 

dying  in  pain, 
For  thy  being  bury'd  and  rising 

again. 


2  We  thank  thee,  that  thou  wilt 
the  children  permit 

To  offer  their  praises  and  songs 

at  thy  feet ; 
That  thou,  Lord,  their  pray'rs  art 

inclined  to  hear, 
And  always  to  help  them  and  save 

them  art  near. 

3  Thou  wilt  be  our  Saviour,  Re- 
deemer and  Friend, 

Grant,  we  may  abide  in  thy  love 

to  the  end: 
O  render  us  truly  obedient  to  thee, 
That  we  thy   dear   children  for 

ever  may  be. 

806.      T.  39. 

WHEREIN  is  for  children  true 

bliss  to  be  found  ? 
When  by  Jesus  Christ  as  his  sheep 

they  are  own'd, 
In  him  they  find    pasture  while 

here  they  remain, 
And  joys    everlasting   in  heaven 

obtain. 

2  We  sing  and  we  hear,  how  our 
Maker  came  down 

To  earth,  and  for  us  left  his  heav- 
enly throne, 

Assuming  our  nature  became  a 
poor  child, 

And  us  by  his  sufferings  to  God 
reconcii'd. 

3  Omyst'ry  of  godliness!  wonder 
of  grace ! 

May  we  without  ceasing  adore 
him  and  praise; 


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May  all  of  us  know  what  a  Sa- 
viour we  have. 

Yea,  love  him  sincerely,  and  in  him 
believe. 

4  We  now  with  the  angels  unite 
to  declare 

The  praises  of  him,  who  our  sor- 
rows did  bear, 

With  hearts  and  with  voices  exalt- 
ing the  Lamb, 

Who  dy'd  on  the  cross  our  poor 
soids  to  redeem. 

807.      T.  39. 

JJeAR  children,   assembled  to 

hear  of  the  Lord, 
You're  here  to  be  taught  by  his 

Spirit  and  word ; 
O  think  what  great  favors  on  you 

are  conferred ! 
A.  For  this  may  his  name  by  us 

all  be  rever'd. 

2  The  Father  in  heav'n  us  as  chil- 
dren will  own, 

And  we  are  beloved  by  Jesus,  his 

Son; 
The  Spirit  of  truth  will  instruct 

us  to  pray, 
And  he  will  direct  us  throughout 

our  whole  way. 

3  Ah !  should  not  the  m ercies  you 
daily  do  prove 

Excite  you  our  Saviour  to  praise 

and  to  love  ? 
A.  Yes,  we  are  desirous  to  value 

his  grace, 
To  love  and  adore  him,  and  live 

to  his  praise. 

4  O  merciful  Saviour,  so  grant  it 
to  be, 

Nor  suffer  us  ever  to  wander  from 

thee; 
We're  poor  little  children,  preserve 

us ,  we  pray, 
And  may  we  our  love  by  obedience 

display. 


808.*      T.  14. 

HAPPY  the  children  who  be- 
times 

Have  learn'd  to  know  the  Lord! 

Who,  thro'  his  grace,  escape  the 
crimes 

Forbidden  in  his  word; 

2  Who  early,  by  a  living  faith, 
Have  deep  foundation  laid 

In  Jesus'  meritorious  death ; 
Such  need  not  be  afraid. 

3  Should  they  be  early  hence  re- 
mov'd, 

He  will  their  souls  receive; 

For   thev,  who  Jesus  here  have 

lov'd," 
With  him  shall  ever  live. 

809.      T.  14. 

JJ-APPY  the  children  who  are 
To  Jesus  Christ  in  peace !  [gone 
Who  stand  around  his   glorious 

throne, 
Clad  in  his  righteousness. 

2  The  Saviour,  whom  they  lov'd 
when  here, 

Hath  wip'd their  tears  away; 
They  never  more  can  grieve  or  fear. 
Or  sin,  or  go  astray. 

3  In  ceaseless  happiness  they  view 
Our  Saviour's  smiling  face; 
That  face  once  bruis'd  in  which 
Men  saw  no  comeliness.       [below 

4  Methinks  1  hear  them  joyful  sing, 
(Ten  thousands  do  the  same:) 
Salvation  to  th'  immortal  King ! 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb ! 

5  O  that  I  may  so  favor' d  be, 
With  them  above  to  join  : 

O  that,  like  them,  I  Christ  may  see, 
And  he  be  ever  mine. 

6  Grant  me  but  this,  thou  great 
High -Priest ; 

And  when  I'm  here  no  more, 
Convey  me  safe  to  endless  rest, 
Where  thou  art  gone  before. 


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Hymns  for  different  Ages, 


810.     T.  587. 

A  HE  child  sweetly  rests, 
Whom  nothing-  molests, 
Received   in    mercy   among   the 
Lamb's  guests. 

2  He  ne'er  shall  weep  more, 
His  sighing"  is  o'er, 

His  travel  and  dangers,  he's  got 
safe  on  shore. 

3  The  body  is  dead, 
And  in  the  grave  laid, 

But  shall,  again  raised,  to  life  be 
convey'd. 

4  The  spirit  is  gone 

In  peace  to  God's  throne, 
To  praise  God  our  Saviour,  where 
we  shall  be  soon. 

5  He  sings  now  above, 
Made  perfect  in  love, 

And  never,    O  never,    he  thence 
shall  remove. 

6  He  rests  now  in  peace, 
Beholds  the  Lord's  face, 

Hath  happily  finish'd  thus  early 
his  race. 

7  For  that  blessed  day 
We  earnestly  pray, 

Lord  Jesus,   come  quickly,    and 
make  no  delay! 

811.      T.  14. 

A  O  thee,  almighty  God,  to  thee 
Ourselves  we  now  resign, 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back,  and 
We  were  in  childhood  thine,     [see 

J  Let  the  sweet  work   of  pray'r 

and  praise 
Employ  our  infant  breath, 
Thus  we're  prepar'd  for  length  of 
Or  fit  for  early  death.  [days, 


B.  For  Boys. 

812.*      T.  164. 

BELOVED  youths,  if  'tis  your 

aim 
To  be  like  Christ,  your  Saviour, 


And  to  extol  his  saving  name 
In  word  and  in  behaviour, 
With  an  obedient  mind 
Be  to  his  will  resign'd,        [clean, 
He  by  his    blood   will  wash  you 
And  free  you  from  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

2  O  might  it  be  our  hearts'  delight, 
Amidst  his  flock  with  pleas ure 
T'  obey  him,  walk  as  in  his  sight, 
And  serve  him  in  our  measure; 
For  ev'ry  thing  that's  good 
And  just  flows  from  his  blood; 
A  mind  that's  virtuous,    chaste, 

unstain'd, 
May  be  by  faith  in  him  obtain'd. 

3  Yea,  an  obedient,  simple  mind, 
Faithful  in  ev'ry  station, 
To  true  humility  inclin'd, 
And  perfect  resignation, 
The  blest  effect  will  prove 
Of  that  unfeigned  love 
To  Christ,  which  is  produe'd  by 

faith 
In  him,  and  his  atoning  death. 

813.*      T.  37. 

YV  OULD    our    youth  grow   in 
Wisdom,  and  favor;  [grace, 

As  truly  was  the  case 
With  Christ,  our  Saviour: 
Let  them  continually 
View  him  in  spirit, 
To  them  he  will  apply 
His  precious  merit. 

2  When  once  the  sin -sick  soul 
For  grace  hath  panted, 
By  Christ  we're  render 'd  whole, 
To  us  is  granted, 
That  we  a  heav'nly  life 
May  here  be  leading; 
In  union  with  our  Lord 

Each  step  proceeding. 

3  He  who  without  delay 
To  Jesus  turneth, 

With  confidence  doth  pray, 
And  humbly  mourneth, 
Doth  certainly  receive 
(O boundless  favor!) 


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Forgiveness  of  his  sins 
From  Christ  our  Saviour. 

4  If  we,  -.villi  uprightness, 

'Fore  him  discover 

Our  wants;  then  our  distress 

AVill  soon  be  over; 

He'll  cure  most  graciously 

Our  worst  diseases, 

And  fill  us  eonstantly 

With  thanks  and  praises. 

814.  T.  23. 

•J  ESUS  hath  procur'd  salvation 
For  mankind  in  ev'ry  station : 
Ev'ry  youth  who  loves  our  Saviour 
Imitates  his  chaste  behaviour. 

2  If  we,  when  by  guilt  oppressed, 
Look  to  Christ,  our  Pattern  bless - 
He  will  graciously  direct  us,  [ed, 
And  from  ev'iy  sin  protect  us. 

815.  T.  22. 

DEAR  youths,  O  that  ye  all  but 

knew 
How  Jesus  burns  in  love  to  you, 
Is  deeply  mov'd  by  your  distress, 
And  pities  your  great  sinfulness ! 

2  His  ears  are  open  night  and  day, 
He  hears  whene'er  to  him  you  pray: 
He  watcheth  closely  all  you  do, 
Yea,  all  your  thoughts  and  reas'- 

nings  too. 

3  Whene'er  a  youth  bemoans  his 
case, 

And  weeps  to  him  for  saving  grace, 
He's    wash'd   in   Jesus'  precious 

blood, 
And  made  a  happy  child  of  God. 

4  Oh,  if  your  hearts  but  upright 
are, 

Not  one  among  you  need  despair ; 
Your  sinfulness  is  great  'tis  true, 
But  grace  can  conquer  sin  in  you. 

816.  T.  185. 

A-LL  of  us,   we  know,  not  one 

excepted, 
Are,  by  nature,  vile  and  base; 


If  we  feel  it  not  that  we're  cor- 
rupted [case ; 
And  quite  spoil'd,  the  worse  our 
But  doth  sin,  in  thought  or  deed 

committed, 
Make  us  mourn  and  pray  to  be 

acquitted, 
We,  because  the  Lamb  was  slain, 
Pardon  in  his  blood  may  gain. 

Sir.*      T.  79. 

jVXlGHT  we  unto  our  Saviour 
Lift  up  our  hearts  with  fervor, 
Each  day.  and  pray  for  grace 
T"  obtain  a  true  sensation 
Of  Jesus'  great  salvation, 
And  of  our  fall  and  sinfulness ! 

818.*      T.  166. 

O   MIGHT  we  all  Christ's  name 

confess 
In  our  whole  conversation, 
And  each  one,    through  our  Sa- 
viour's grace, 
Be  faithful  in  his  station; 
Might  in  our  very  looks  be  seen 
That  we,  thro' Jesus'  merit, 
Are  humble,   steady,  chaste  and 
And  guided  by  his  Spirit!    [clean, 

819.      T.  58. 

\\  HAT  glorious  pattern  for  the 

heart  and  mind, 
O  Jesus,  doth  each  true  believer 

find 
In    thy  words   and   actions,  and 

whole  behaviour! 
We   pray   thee,   grant   unto  our 
youth  the  favor 

To  follow  thee. 


C.  For  rxMAHRiED  Mbit. 
820.      T. 590. 

XX  OW  shall  a  young  man  cleanse 

his  way? 
By  foil' wing  close  his  word 
Who  once  on  earth  a  young  man 
Jesus,  our  God  and  Lord :     [was. 


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Hymns  for  different  Ages. 


His  word  is  spirit  and  is  pow'r; 
True  life  doth  flow  from  him ; 
Our    food   his    sacred  flesh,  our 

drink 
His  blood,  that  healing-  stream. 

2  "We  now  no  longer  need  remain 
Fast  bound  in  chains  of  sin ; 
"Whoe'er  believes,  is  free  indeed, 
And  by  his  word  made  clean: 
Since  Jesus  on  th'  accursed  cross 
The  pow'r  of  sin  did  quell, 
When  sin  disorders  us,  we  look 
To  him,  and  soon  grow  well. 

3  Ye  chosen  people  of  the  Lord, 
Which  Jesus'  pow'r  displays, 
If  in  obedience  to  his  word 
You're   render'd    clean    through 

grace; 
His  dying  love  be  yet  impress'd 
More  clearly  on  each  heart ! 
And,  whether  you're  at  work  or 
To  love  him  be  your  part !       [rest, 

4  Ye  purchas'd    souls,    Christ's 
happy  flock, 

Be  to  his  will  resign'd, 
And  gladly  offer  up  to  him 
Your  body,  soul  and  mind. 
O!  if  the  bleeding  Lamb  of  God, 
"Who  dy'd,  us  to  redeem, 
But  calls,  who  can  his  call  with- 
stand! 
"Who  would  not  follow  him ! 

821.*      T.  217. 

BRETHREN,   by  Jesus  Christ 

belov'd, 
First  with  attention  be  it  weighed, 
"Whether  his   mind   ours    always 

prov'd,  [ed; 

And  how  our  conduct  this  display- 
Whether  we  have,  in  thought  and 

word,  [Lord ; 

Shown  forth  the  praises  of  our 
If  countless  gifts  from  him  received 
So  undeserv'd,  have  this  aclueved, 
That  in  the  world  we  know  of  none 
To  cheer  our  hearts,  but  him  alone. 


2  O  let  us  all  press,  from  tliis  day, 
Towards    the   mark    before    us 

placed : 
"With  tears  beseech  him,  that  he 

may 
Imprint  in  us  his  image  blessed ; 
To  look  to  him  be  our  employ, 
That  soul  and  body  in  him  joy ; 
May  his  death's  pow'r  us  so  re- 
plenish, [ish ; 
That  sin  and  its  allurements  van- 
In  joy  and  pain  we  then  shall  find 
In  him  alone  true  peace  of  mind. 

822.      T.  185. 

Brethren,  'tis  but  meet  to 

render  praises 

Tolmmanuel,  our  Lord; 

Who  to  bless  his  children  never 
ceases, 

Since  to  favor  they're  restor'd ; 

'Midst  a  sense  of  our  own  imper- 
fection, 

We  can  magnify  that  free  election 

Of  his  grace,  by  which  we  stand 

'Mongsthis  flock,  his  chosen  band, 

2  Yes,  we  feel  indeed  our  own  de- 
merit 
And  our  imperfections  great; 
Had  we  not  been   led   by  Jesus' 

Spirit, 
Never  could  we  thus  have  met : 
We  deserv'd    eternal   condemna- 
tion, [vation: 
But  his  death  procured  our  sal- 
And  since  we've  experiene'd  this, 
We're  determin'd  to  be  his. 


823, 


T.  166. 


XlEAR  brethren,  let  us  take  to 

heart 
The  teaching  of  the  Spirit ; 
He'll  ev'ry  grace  to  us  impart, 
Which  Jesus  Christ  did  merit: 
Who,  by  all  he  hath  done  and  said 
In  his  humiliation, 
Hath  boundless  blessings  merited, 
And  sanctify'd  our  station. 


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824.      T.  45. 

TlIEE,  God's    own  Son — with 

joy  we  own 
To  be  our  dearest  Brother ; 
Heav'n  and  earth  do  not  afford 
Like  to  thee  another. 

2  But,    Oh!    might    we — such 

brethren  be, 
Of  whom  thou'rt  not  ashamed; 
Might,  by  all  we  do,  thy  grace 
Loudly  be  proclaimed. 

825.*      T.  166. 

*!  ESUS,  we  now  devote  to  thee 
Our  body,  soul  and  spirit, 
Since  thou  to  us  prosperity 
Impartest  thro'  thy  merit. 
In  thought  and  deed  we  wish  to  be 
Like  thee,  that  each  who  sees  us 
May  in  us  some  resemblance  see 
Of  our  great  Pattern,  Jesus. 

826.      T.  56. 

DEAREST  brethren,  :|{:  be  this 

our  desire 
That  our  Saviour  :j|:  us  with  love 

inspire, 
By  his  cross,  his  wounds  and  pain 
May  we  all  true  freedom  gain, 
Then  to  serve  him  :||:  he'll  of  us 

require. 

2  Chains  of  darkness,   :jj:  where- 
with men  are  bound, 

Now  are  broken;  :|j;  and  a  help  is 

found; 
They  who  gladly  would  be  free 
May  by  Christ  deliver'd  be; 
This    to  sinners  :||:  is   a  joyful 

sound. 

3  Nought  but  blessings  :||:  he  for 
us  intends 

And   his    mercy  :<!:  never,   never 

ends  : 
Let  us  look  unto  the  cross, 
Where  he  dy'd  to  ransom  us, 
On   that  off'ring  :||:  faith  alone 

depends. 


4  As  thy  chosen,  •.][:  blood-bought 

property, 
We'll  know   nothing,  :j|:  slaugh- 

ter'd  Lamb,  but  thee ; 
Thou  shalt  be  our  Lord  and  God, 
And  redemption  in  thy  blood 
Shall  our  doctrine  :||:  to   all  na- 
tions be. 

827.     T.  97. 

\  E  brethren,    sav'd  by   Jesus' 

blood! 
Let  us  prepare  to  serve  our  God, 
Remember  our  Redeemer's  toil, 
Supply  our   lamps  of  faith  with 

oil ;  [anew 

To  him  devote  ourselves  each  day 
With  soul  and  body,  for  they  are 

his  due. 

2  Then  let  us  rise  and  serve  the 
Lord,  [word 

Go  when  he  calls,  proclaim  the 
Of  his  atonement  far  and  near, 
Count  not  our  lives  for  him  too 
dear,  [slaves, 

Declare  to  negroes,  savages  and 
That  Jesus'  blood  the  vilest  sin- 
ners saves. 

828.      T.  185. 

JL  O  thy  brethren  ever  be  propi- 
tious, 
In  our  hearts  thy  love  reveal. 
Grant,  that  we  may  follow  thee, 

Lord  Jesus ; 
Fill  our  souls  writh  ardent  zeal, 
To  proclaim  to  many  a  heathen 
nation  [tion: 

Thy  atoning  death  for  our  salva- 
Grant  us,  Jesus,  to  increase 
Both  in  number  and  in  grace. 


D.    For  Giris. 

829.*      T.  14. 

UUR  Lord   and   Saviour  doth 

attend 
To  all  our  tears  and  sighs, 


254, 


Hymas  for  di  fie  rent  Ages, 


And  us,  his  maidens,  will  defend 
From  vain  perplexities. 

2  Blest   Mary,    with   a  cheerful 
To  all  around  declar'd:      [voice, 
"  In  God  my  Saviour  I  rejoice, 
For  he  my  sighs  hath  heard. 

3  The  Lord  hath  highly  favor'd 
His  handmaid's  low  estate     [me; 
He  hath  regarded  graciously, 
The  poor  he  doth  elate." 

4  Thus  all  who  wait  upon  the 
Lord, 

And  seek  for  peace  and  rest, 
In  him,  according  to  his  word, 
Shall  be  consol'd  and  blest. 

5  We're  poor  and  needy;    but, 
thro'  grace, 

His  Spirit  teacheth  us 

To  look,  with  all  our  sinfulness, 

In  faith  to  Jesus'  cross. 

6  When  simply  we  obey  his  voice, 
And  to  our  Lord  appeal, 

En  God  our  Saviour  we  rejoice, 
Since  pard'ning  grace  we  feel. 

7  Most  gracious  Saviour !  to  con- 
In  thee,  O  grant  us  grace;  [fide 
Preserve  us  all  from  self  andpride, 
That  bane  of  happiness. 

8  Meekness,  and  true  humility 
Unto  us  all  impart ; 

Yea,  by  thy  merits  sanctify 
And  render  pure  each  heart. 

830.      T.  16. 

"BlESS'D  are  they  whose  medi- 
Is  directed  oft  by  faith       [tation 
To  their  Saviour's  incarnation, 
Human  life  and  painful  death. 

2  Bless'd  are  they,  who  as   poor 
sinners 

Gain  from  Jesus  life  and  grace; 
Tho'  they  be  but  young  beginners, 
And  by  nature  vile  and  base. 

3  Blessed,  who  are  ever  ready 
Him  to  follow  cheerfully, 


Who  took,  in  a  virgin's  body, 
For  our  sake  humanity. 

4  Blessed  they,  who  live  to  Jesus, 
Who  to  him  their  hearts  devote, 
Wishing  toshow  forth  his  praises; 
Truly  blessed  is  their  lot! 

831.*      T.  168. 

U  NTO  thee,  most  gracious  Sa- 
viour, 
We  ourselves  anew  commend! 
Look  on  us  in  grace  and  favor, 
To  our  pray'rs  and  wants  attend ; 
Grant  us  all  a  tender  feeling, 
Of  thy  love  and  gracious  dealing, 
That  our  hearts  may  truly  be 
Fill'd  with  fervent  love  to  thee. 

2  This  alone  can  keep  us  steady 
In  the  simple  path  of  grace, 
And  when  any  thing-  seems  ready 
To  disturb  our  happiness, 
Lord,  in  mercy  us  deliver, 
Yea,  protect  and  keep  us  ever 
From  the  world  and  sin  secure, 
And  in  soul  and  body  pure ! 

832.      T.  185. 

W  HEN  bemoaning  our  undone 

condition, 
Weeping  for  redeeming  grace, 
We  with  heart-felt  and   sincere 

contrition 
Pant  for  peace  and  happiness, 
Which  is  only  found  by  faith  in 

Jesus, 
Who  was  slain,  from  sorrow   to 

release  us, 
We  find  then  most  certainly 
Life,  and  true' felicity. 

2  Then,  renew'd    by  grace,   the 

heart  desireth 
To  be  Jesus'  property  ; 
Yea,  his  dying  love  our  souls  in- 

spireth 
Him  to  love  most  fervently ; 
We  remain  his  maidens  poor  and 

needy, 
Yet  to  give  him  joy  are  ever  ready, 


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Thinking'  always  how  we  may 
Love  unfeign'd  to  him  display. 

833.  T.  56. 

O  BE  mindful  :\\:  of  us,  gracious 

Lord, 
'Midst  our  weakness  :||:  aid  to  us 

afford; 
Human  frailty  well  thou  know'st: 
We  of  nothing  else  can  boast 
But  the  blessings   :$-,  which  thy 

death  procur'd. 

2  Lord,  assist  us,  :||:  in  the  need- 
ful hour, 

In  temptation  :||:  grant   us   help 

and  pow'r ; 
We  in  thee  alone  confide, 
In  this  world  be  thou  our  Guide, 
Keep  us  humble,  :j|:  and  in  spirit 

poor. 

3  From  each  rival  :||:  O  deliver  us, 
Make  us  willing  :jf:  to  take  up  our 

cross ; 
Our  diseases  kindly  heal, 
To  our  hearts  thy  love  reveal; 
All  besides  thee  :||:  may  we  count 

but  dross. 

834.  T.  168. 

BLESSED  are  we,  if  believing 
In  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
And  in  lowliness  receiving 
From  his  fulness  grace  for  grace; 
When  we  find  in  him  salvation, 
Happiness  and  consolation, 
And  obey  the  Shepherd's  voice; 
Then  we  truly  can  rejoice. 

2  Tho'  we  feel  that  soul  and  body 
Are  corrupt  and  void  of  good, 
Yet  the  Lord  is  ever  ready 
To  apply  his  cleansing  blood; 
With  our  weaknesses  he  beareth, 
All  our  pray'rs  hekindly  heareth, 
And  we  daily  may  increase 
Jn  his  knowledge  and  in  grace. 


E.  For  u:njiarried  Womex. 
835,*      T.  185. 

\V  OULD  you  know  the  grace 

and  peace  enjoyed 
By  a  child  of  God,  thro'  faith ; 
See  a  virgin,  who  alone  employed 
With  her  Saviour  and  his  death, 
Vanity  and  worldly  ways  despis- 

eth,  [she  prizeth, 

While  the  converse  with  her  Lord 
And  thus,  on  this  side  the  grave, 
Foretaste   sweet  of  heav'n   may 

have. 

2  Therefore,  this  be  our  concern 
for  ever,  [blest, 

Since  we're  with  this  knowledge 

To  have  our  eternal  Bridegroom's 
favor ; 

Then  we  find  true  peace  and  rest; 

But  indeed  it  is  from  each  ex- 
pected, [directed, 

That  the  heart  be   by  his  grace 

Xor  have  any  other  aim, 

Than  to  love  the  slaughter'd 
Lamb. 

3  Happy  they  who  feel  the  heal- 
ing power 

Of  Christ's  blood  in  ev'ry  case! 
May  we  follow  him,  and  seek  each 

hour 
To  preserve  ourselves  thro'  grace; 
May  the  virtue  of  our  Saviour's 

passion  [tion  i 

Sanctify  our  walk  and  c  on  vers  a- 
We  ourselves  to  him  commend, 
May  his  aim  with  us  be  gain'd. 


836.*      T.  583. 


w 


E  virgins,  who  enjoy  our  Sa- 
viour's grace, 

Are  happier  far  than  words  can 
e'er  express : 

Jesus,  the  Bridegroom  of  our 
souls,  supplies 

Our  wants,  and  soul  and  body 
sanctifies. 


256 


Hymns  for  tliffercDt  Ages, 


2  His  love  produceth  love;  con- 
strain'd  thereby, 

Our  sole  intention  is  to  yield  him 

joy. 
When    in   our  hearts   his  love  is 

shed  abroad, 
We   then,  like  Mary,  favor  find 

with  God. 

3  Lord,  may  thy  love  with  grati- 
tude inspire 

Our  souls,  and  to   thy  name  be 

our  desire! 
We  thee  entreat  to   form  us  to 

thy  praise, 
And  all  that's  carnal  wholly  to 

erase. 

4  If  we  thy  rich  forgiveness  daily 
prove, 

This  will  unite  us,  Lord,  to  thee 

in  love; 
O  make  us  all  devoted  unto  thee ; 
Let  us    thy   chaste  and   faithful 

virgins  be. 

837.     T.  16. 

H  APPY  they,  who  oft  for  Jesus 
Weep,  from  need  as  well  as  love ; 
They  experience  him  propitious, 
And  his  favor  richly  prove. 

2  Happy  they,  who  are  excited 
Him  to  follow  ev'ry  where, 

And  are  with  his  ways  delighted; 
He  to  such  is  truly  dear. 

3  Happy  is  each  virgin's  station 
Whom  he  kindly  owns  as  his, 
And  who  counts  his  great  salva- 
tion 

As  her  highest  good  and  bliss. 

4  Happy  she,  who  finds  in  Jesus 
All  her  wishes  satisfy'd; 

Ah,  to  her  how  dear  and  precious 
Is  that  Friend  who  for  her  dy'd! 

838.      T.  16. 

IjLEST  are  they,  who   human 

nature 
Feel  as  vile,  corrupt  and  base, 


But   who  know  each  fallen  crea" 

ture 
May  be  heal'd  by  Jesus'  grace. 

2  Mourning  souls  are  truly  bless- 
ed, 

They  that  seek  will  surely  find; 
Jesus  comforts  the  distressed, 
To  the  contrite  he  is  kind. 

3  Christ  the  Bread,  that    came 
from  heaven, 

Doth  the  hungry  soul  revive, 
Unto  those  who  thirst,  is  given 
Water  from  the  well  of  life. 

4  Blest  are  they,  who,  thro'  his 
favor, 

Are  in  heart  here  purify'd ; 
They  shall  once  behold  our  Sa- 
viour, 
Who  by  faith  in  him  abide. 

5  Blest  are  they,  who  in  his  merits 
Have  a  share,  tho'  here  despis'd; 
All  is  theirs  ;  what  flesh  inherits 
They  renounce,  he's  only  priz'd. 

6  Blest  are  they,   who,  foll'wing 
Jesus, 

Virgins  are  in  deed  and  truth  ; 
They   have  cause   to  give   him 

praises ; 
Both  the  aged  and  the  youth. 

839.      T.  22. 

JL  HE  source,  whence  ev'ry  sin 

doth  spring, 
Is  that  we  turn  from  Christ  our 

King; 
And  hence  it  is,  the  giddy  eye 
Imagines  bliss  in  vanity: 

2  Pleasure  in  things    producing 
smait, 

And  cleanness  in  an  impure  heart; 
Knowledge  in  blindest  ignorance, 
And  plenty  in  deep  indigence. 

3  We  virgins  have  great  cause  to 
praise  [raise, 

Thee,  Lord,  and  grateful  songs  to 
That,  from  the  world's  delusion 

free, 
We  wish  to  be  made  clean  by  thee; 


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4  That  they,  Avho  weep  because  of 

sin, 
May  be  absolv'd  and  washed  clean; 
Since  thou,  wast  in  the  flesh  re- 

veal'd, 
That  bv  thy  stripes  we  might  be 

heal'd. 

840.  T.  56. 

YY  E  thy  virgins  :j:   claim  thy 

special  care, 
O  preserve  us,  :||  ■  Lord,  from  ev'- 

ry  snare; 
May  our  hearts  and  senses  be 
Fix'd,  in  true  simplicity, 
On  the  sufferings  :!1:  thou  for  us 

didst  bear. 

2  Us  deliver  ;f.  from    the  world 
and  sin, 

Let  thy  Spirit  :jj:  rule  alone  within, 
Ev'ry  vain  desire  control, 
And  in  spirit,  body,  soul. 
Sanctify  us  :§:  by  thy  grace  divine. 

3  In  temptation  :|:  may  we  firmly 
stand, 

Ever   watchful  ;fl:  as    thou    dost 

command: 
Without  thee  we  nought  can  do, 
Strengthen  and  support  us  too 
in   all  trials,  :|:  by  thy  mighty 

hand. 

4  Fix  thy  temple  :fl:  Saviour  hi 
each  breast, 

Undisturbed  ifl:  be  our  peace  and 
Let  us  on  thy  merits  feed,    [rest! 
In  the  path  of  grace  proceed, 
Be,  in  union  :f|:  with  thee,   ever 
blest. 

841.  T.  585. 

YY  E  thy  virgins,  Lord,  implore 

thee: 
Let  us,  cleans'd  and  purify'd, 
Walk  in  grace  and  truth  before 

thee, 
And  in  thee,  our  Lord,  abide; 
Sanctified  :fl: 
Both  in  body  and  in  mind. 

Y 


2  Unto  us  thy  name's  sweet  savor 
Is  as  ointment  poured  forth; 

In  thine  eyes  we  have  found  favor, 
Tho'  deprav'd  and  void  of  worth; 
And  thy  banner  :!|: 
Over  us  is  love  divine. 

3  Now  the  conflict  is  decided, 
We  count  all  things  else  but  loss, 
What  with  thee  our  hearts  divided 
Now  is  nailed  to  thy  cross, 
Nought  can  please  us  :fl: 

But  the  wounded  Lamb  of  God. 

4  We  will  dwell  on  Calv'ry's 
mountain, 

Where  the  flocks  of  Zicn  feed  : 
Oft  resort  unto  the  fountain, 
Open'd  when  the  Lord  did  bleed, 
Thence  deriving  :|: 
Grace  and  life  and  holiness. 

5  There  with  trimmed  lamps 
we'll  tarry, 

Till  the  Lord  comes  from  on  hign, 
Watch  in  pray'r  and  ne'er  be 

weary, 
But  await  the  midnight  cry: 
Haste  to  meet  him,  :||: 
Lo!  theBridegroomdrawethniglu 

6  On  that  day  of  consummation, 
May  we  sinners  mercy  find, 
Saved  with  complete  salvation, 
And  not  one  be  left  behind; 

As  wise  virgins  :fl: 

May  we  then  before  thee  stand! 

842.      T.  26. 

i  HY  virgins,   Lord,   'fore  thee 

appear, 
Conscious  of  their  depravity, 
Yet  longing  to  be  heal'd  by  thee; 
Each  mourning  sinner  deign  to 

cheer. 

2  From  all  false  love  cleanse  ev'- 
ry soul, 

And  us  with  sacred  love  inspire; 

O  quench  in  us  each  base  desire, 

And  bear  the  swav  without  cot- 
trol. 

2 


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Hymns  for  different  Agss, 


3  In  mutual  love  and  harmony, 
Our  virgin-cov'nant  we  renew; 
Say  thou  in  grace  Amen  thereto; 
We  give  our  hearts  and  hands  to 
thee. 

843.  T.  22. 

JL  HOU  Bridegroom  of  the  soul! 

behold 
This  part  of  thy  beloved  fold; 
Thy  virgins,  who  before  thee  met 
Here  to  perceive    thy    presence 

wait. 

2  Give  us,  O  Lord,  to   feel  thy 

peace, 
And  let  the  sanctifying  grace, 
Which  flows  from  thy  humanity, 
Make  us  well-pleasing  unto  thee. 

3  O   may   we   feel   thy    healing 
pow'r 

And  influence,  ev'ry  day  and  hour; 
Thus  all  thy  mercies  which  we 

prove, 
Will  us  excite  to  praise  and  love. 

F.  For  slarbied  People. 

844.  T.  22. 

JL  ORD,  who  ordain'dst  the  mar- 
ried state,  [create, 
When  tliou  didst  man  at  first 
Thou,  who  thy  body's  Saviour  art, 
To  all  of  us  thy  grace  impart. 

2  The  husbands  sanctify  and  bless, 
Thy  mind  upon  their  hearts  im- 
press, 

Teach  them  thy  Spirit  to  obey 
In  all  they  do,  we  humbly  pray. 

3  Unto  the  wives  that  grace  dis- 
pense, 

To  cleave  to  thee  with  confidence; 
Grant,  they  may  love  thee  fer- 
vently, 
And  walk  in  true  humility. 

4  Wisdom  and  faithfulness  afford, 
To  train  our   children,   gracious 

Lord, 


That  in  thy  knowledge  they  may 
grow, 

Themselves  and  thee,  their  Sa- 
viour, know. 

5  Lord  Jesus!  may  each  married 
pair  [clare; 

In  all  their  walk    thy  praise  de- 
O  may  their  rule  in  all  things  be, 
The  union  of  thy   church  with 
thee. 

845.  T.  159. 

X  HE  love  which  Jesus   Christ 
displays 
Towards  the  church,  his  bride, 
None   can    describe,   it   far   out- 
weighs 
All  other  love  beside : 
Believing  husbands  are  to  prove, 
By  holy  and  unfeigned  love 
Towards  their  wives,  that  they 

indeed 
Resemble  Christ  our  Head. 

2  The  church  submits  to  Christ, 

her  Lord ; 
"  Thy  will  be  done,"  we  pray  : 
This  teacheth  wives,    who  love 

God's  word, 
With  meekness  to  obey; 
Adorned  with  humility 
They  aid  their  husbands  willingly; 
Are  clothed  with  the  beauteous 

dress 
Of  Jesus'  righteousness. 

846.  T.  590. 

VV  E  humbly  thee  adore,  O  Lord, 
For  thy  unbounded  grace; 
Astonish'd,  in  thy  sacred  word 
Thy  love  divine  we  trace: 
Thou  hast  the  church  in  love  re- 
deem'd, 
Thou  gav'st  thyself  for  us; 
We  know  we  are  by  thee  esteem'd, 
When  we  behold  thy  cross. 

2  Grant  unto  ev'ry  married  pair, 
By  chaste  unfeigned  love, 


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By  meekness,  patience,  faith  and 

pray'r, 
And  aii  we  do,  to  prove, 
That  we,  united  unto  thee, 
Are  truly  one  in  heart ; 
Thus  we  shall  live  eternally 
With  thee,  and  never  part. 

847.  T.  580. 

X  O    marry,    led    by    fleshly 
schemes, 
And  poison'd  nature's  foolish 

dreams, 
Christians  a  curse  esteem; 
They  wish  to  marry  in  the  Lord, 
Direct  their  mar riage  by  his  word, 
And  in  this  state  to  live  to  him. 

848.  T.  166. 

X  O  be  a  happy  married  pair, 
Approv'd  by  Jesus  in  their  course, 
Comes  not  from  nature  e'er  so  fair, 
Butloveto  him  must  be  the  source; 
Good  sense  and  prudence,  with  a 

mind 
To  lead  a  virtuous  life,  is  far 
From  answering1  God's    purpose 

kind, 
For  which  we  all  ordained  are. 

2  His  Spirit  teacheth  us  to  know, 
That  we  are  sinners  viie  and  base, 
And  Jesus  doth  on  us  bestow 
Remission   of  our  sins,  through 

grace : 
Thus  we  in  all  things  richly  prove 
The  Shepherd's  care  and   faith- 
fulness, 
And,  actuated  by  his  love, 
In   our  whole  walk  show  forth 
his  praise. 

849.  T.  341. 

O  MAY  our  married  state, 

In  duties  small  and  great, 

In  relations  far  and  near, 

In  its  trials  numberless, 

In  all  cases  whatsoe'er, 

Serve  Christ's  holv  name  to  bless. 


2  May  we,  by  Jesus'  love 
Constrained,  clearly  prove, 
That  we  are  his  flock  indeed, 
Living  branches  in  the  Yine, 
Heav'nly  plants,  a  holy  seed, 
Lights  who    in    Christ's    image 
shine! 

850.      T.  16. 

-O.EAD  of  thy  blest  congrega- 
tion, 
Look  on  ev'ry  married  pair, 
Be  our  strength  an  dour  salvation, 
Keep  us  from  all  needless  care. 

2  For  our  sake,  most  gracious 
Saviour,  [spent ; 

Thou   thy  life    and  blood    hast 
May  we  now  in  our  behaviour 
Thee  and  thy  church  represent. 

3  No  spoil'd  creature  had  been 
able 

E'er  to  guide  his  steps  aright 
In  this  state  so  venerable, 
Or  to  act  as  in  thy  sight ; 

4  Hadst  thou  not  life  and  salva- 
tion 

By  thy  suff'rings  for  us  gain'd, 
And  thereby  sanctification 
For  the  married  state  obtain'd. 

5  Bless,  O  Lord,  thy  married 
people ; 

In  thy  blood,  O  wash  us  clean; 
Help  us,  for  we're  weak  and  feeble, 
And  preserve  us  from  all  sin. 

851.      T.  114. 

HEAD  of  thy  church  !  thy  fa- 
therly correction 

We  have  deserv'd;  but  pardon 
now  impart, 

Give  each  of  us  a  clean  and  docile 
heart; 

O  grant,  that  we  may  weigh  with 
due  reflection 

The  duties  of  the  holy  married 
state, 

While  we  for  thy  instruction 
humblv  wait. 


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Hymns  for  different  Ages, 


852.*     T.  9. 

JuOOK  on  ev'ry  married  pair, 
Jesus  !  with  compassion; 
Grant,  that  each  may  richly  share 
In  thy  great  salvation. 

2  Be  thou  with  us,  then  indeed 
We  shall  lack  no  blessing1, 

But  with  thee,  O  Christ,  proceed, 
To  meet  joys  unceasing. 

3  O  may  we  in  all  Me  do 

Follow  thy  direction ; 

We  commend  ourselves  anew 

To  thy  kind  protection. 

4  Let  our  children,  gracious  Lord, 
Share  with  us  thy  favor; 
Grant,  they  may  be  a  reward 

Of  thy  death  for  ever. 

833.      T.  22. 

O    LORD,    who   number'st  all 

our  days, 
Who  guardest  us  in  all  our  ways, 
In  whom  we  live,  and  move,  and 

are, 
Who  know'st  our  wants,  and  hear- 

est  pray'r ; 

2  To  this   thy   handmaid   grant 
thy  peace,  [praise 

Who  comes  to  offer  thanks  and 
To  thee,herfaithfulcov'nant  God, 
For  the   support  thou   hast  be- 
stow'd. 

3  Thy  pow'rful  aid  thou,  gracious 
Lord, 

In  travail  didst  to  her  afford ; 
Her   sorrows  now  are  turn'd  to 

praise, 
Her  sighs   and   tears  to  grateful 

lays. 

4  O  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  sheep! 
Both  child  and  mother  bless  and 

keep; 
May  they  enjoy  in  their  degree 
The  fruits  of  thy  humanity. 

5  Endow  the  parents   with   thy 
love, 

Andgivc  them  wisdom  from  above 


To  educate  this  child  for  thee, 
As  thy  redeemed  property. 

6  Grant  us,  and  all  our  children, 

grace, 
So  here  on  earth  to  run  our  race, 
That  Ave  in  heav'n  may  meet,  and 

sing 
Eternal  praise  to  thee,  our  King. 

854.      T.  581. 

PARENTS,  weigh   before  the 

Lord 
The  importance  of  your  state ; 
Learn  from  his  most  holy  word, 
Your  whole  walk  to  regulate, 
That  each  to  his  family 
May  a  blessed  pattern  be! 

2  All  your  children  are  his  own, 
He  hath  bought   them   with  his 

blood! 
Unto  him  their  souls  are  known, 
Full  of  sin  and  void  of  good! 
Yet  he  saith  most  graciously, 
"  Suffer  them  to  come  to  me ! " 

3  'Tis  by  you  they  should  be  led 
In  the  way  that  leads  to  bliss ; 
Grace  is  not  inherited 

As  a  worldly  fortune  is, 

'Tis  free  mercy,  we  must  own, 

And  the  gift  of  God  alone. 

4  In  this  vain  and  wretched  world 
Children  are  espos'dandtry'd; 
Many  are  to  ruin  hurPd, 

Few  in  Jesus  Christ  abide; 
And  no  human  prudence  can 
Save  the  soul  of  fallen  man. 

5  Here's  a  task,  may  parents  think, 
Far  beyond  the  reach  of  art; 
But  let  not  your  courage  sink, 
Grace  and  wisdom  he'll  impart, 
Your  sincere  endeavors  blecs, 
Heai'  your  pray 'rs,  and  grant  suc- 
cess. 

6  Hear,  O  Lord,  a  parent's  pray'r, 
Let  my  tears  prevail  'fore  thee! 
How  should  1  in  heav'n  appear, 
If  my  child  were  not  with  me! 


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Therefore  thou  my  steps  direct, 
Lest  my  duty  I  neglect. 

7  In  thy  grace  my  children  keep, 
That  when  once,  on  that  great  day, 
Thou  shaltcome  to  seek  thy  sheep, 

1  may  gladly  to  thee  say : 

"  Here  am  I,  thro'  mercy  free, 
And  each  child  thou  gavest  me!" 

855.      T. 166. 

\JUR  children,    gracious    Lord 

and  God, 
With  fervor  we  to  thee  commend ; 
Thou  hast  redeem 'd  them  by  thy 

blood, 
They  are  by  thee  to  bliss  ordain'd. 
Kind  Shepherd,  take   each  little 

lamb 
Into  thy  faithful  arms  of  love; 
Cause  them  to  know  thy  saving 

name, 
And  thy  redeeming  grace  to  prove. 

2  On  us,  their  parents,  grace  be- 
stow, [ness, 

That  we,  with  care  and  faithful- 
May  lead  them,  thee,  our  Lord, 

to  know,  [face. 

T'  obey  thy  word,  and  seek  thy 
Teach  us  the  duties  of  our  state, 
To  love  each  other  heartily, 
Our  children  so  to  educate 
That  they  may  love  and  follow 

thee. 

856.  T.  83. 

JLN  this  world,  so  full  of  snares, 
Take  our  children  in  thy  keeping; 
Hear    the    parents'    sighs    and 

pray'rs, 
When  for  them  before  thee  weep- 
ing"; 
Mercy  for  our  children  we, 
Gracious  Lord,  implore  of  thee. 

857.  T.  586. 

MOST  holy  Lord,   mankind's 

Creator, 
Who,  to  redeem  us  by  thy  death, 


Assumedst  feeble  human  nature, 
We  call  on  thee  in  humble  faith : 
O  hear  our  fervent  supplication, 
Let  all  our  children  thy  salvation, 
Thy  tender  love  and  care, 
In  largest  measure  share; 
For  thine  they  are. 


G.  For  Wiijowers. 
858.      T.  22. 

IN  God,  the  mighty   Lord   of 

hosts, 
A  happy  wid'wer  gladly  boasts; 
No  trials  need  oppress  the  mind, 
For  we  in  Christ  may  comfort 

find. 

2  Whene'er  by  faith  our  Lord  we 
Clothed  with  frail  humanity,  [see 
Bearing  our  griefs  and  sicknesses, 
This  doth  alleviate  all  distress. 

3  He  is   our  Saviour    and  High- 
Priest, 

Who,  when  we  suffer  in  the  least, 
Sustains  us  by  his  pow'r  and  grace, 
And  in  each  hard  and  trying  case. 

4  Yea,  he  supports  us  ev'ry  da)', 
He  is  our  Comfort,  Help  and  Stay; 
We'll  trust  his  boundless  love  and 

pow'r 
Until  our  happy  dying  hour. 

859.*      T.  22. 

J  ESUS,  accept  the  thanks  and 

praise, 
We  wid'wers  offer  for  the  grace 
Which  thou  so  richly  hast   disr 

play'd 
Unto  us,  as  the  church's  Head. 

2  Grant,  that  we  all,  with  heart 
and  voice, 

In  thee,  our  Saviour,  may  rejoice; 
Let  us,  in  our  sabbatic  state, 
The  joys  of  heav'n  anticipate. 

3  Fill  us  with  peace,  and  joy  and 
love, 

And  our  support  in  trials  prove ; 


2Q2 


Hymns  for  different  Ages, 


When  weaknesses  of  age  appear, 
Keep  thou  our   mind  and  senses 
clear. 

4  This  be  our  aim  on  earth,   thy 
will 

To  seek  in  all  thing's  to  fulfil  ; 
And,  when  thou  call'st,  prepar'd 

to  be 
To  leave  this  world  and  go  to  thee. 

5  Then,  at  the  end  of  all  distress, 
We  shall  depart  to  thee  in  peace : 
Meanwhile  thy  coming  we  await 
Like  Simeon,  ready  thee  to  meet. 

860.      T.  14. 

J  ESUS,  our  Helper  in  all  need, 
And  comfort  in  distress, 
Thou  art  the  wid'wer's  only  Stay 
And  Hope  in  loneliness. 

2  A  foretaste  of  eternal  joys, 
O  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 
And  'midst  our  weakness  bear  us 
Till  we  are  called  hence.         [up, 

861.     T.  167. 

1  HEY  who  for  true  consolation, 
Like  old  Simeon,  humbly  wait, 
Shall  behold  the  Lord's  salvation, 
Then  their  joy  will  be  complete. 
May  we  follow  his  example, 
Trusting  in  God's  promises, 
Wait  for  Jesus  in  his  temple, 
Daily  offer  pray'r  and  praise. 

862.      T.  11. 

Ox  our  God  we  will  rely; 
Boldly  unto  him  draw  nigh  ; 
And  the  Lord  our  Righteousness 
Both  with  hearts  and  voices  bless. 

2  We  can  from  experience  trace, 
That,  in  ev'ry  trying  case, 
Jesus  truly  can  impart 

Joy  and  comfort  to  the  heart. 

3  May  we  fix  the  eye  of  faith 
On  our  Lord's  atoning  death, 
Till  we  shall  in  heav'nly  bliss 
See  our  Saviour  as  he  is. 


H.  For  Widows. 
863.      T.  22. 

i  IS  true,  the  lonely  widow'd 

state 
With  various  trials  is  replete, 
But  Christ,  the  widow's  faithful 

Friend, 
Will  guide  us  safely  to  the  end. 

!  2  He  saith  to  us  repeatedly: 
i  "  Cast  all  your  burden  upon  me, 
For  I  in  all  things  kindly  care 
For  you,  and  in   your   troubles 
share." 

3  Therefore  whate'er  our  trials  be, 
Or  weaknesses,  or  poverty, 
Sickness  of  body,  soul's  distress, 
Or  sorrows  which   we  can't  ex- 
press ; 

4  Our  comfort  is,  he  knows  and 
feels 

Whate'er  his  needy  children  ails ; 
He  sympathized  with  the  weak, 
Relieves  the  poor,  and  heals  the 
sick. 

5  He    graciously    regards  our 
pray'rs, 

And  counteth  all  our  sighs  and 

tears ; 
Afflictions,whether  small  or  great, 
His  comforts  can  alleviate. 

6  Might  we,  like  Anna,  persevere, 
By   day  and   night  in    constant 

pray'r, 
And  thus  for  his  appearing  wait, 
In  joyful  hope  the  Lord  to  meet. 

864.*      T.  22. 

GrOD  will  the  widows  ne'er  forr 

sake, 
To  him  we  may  our  refuge  take, 
And  on  his  care  and  faithfulness 
Our  whole  dependence  firmly 

place. 

2  A  widow,  who  her  son  belov'd 
With  tears    btmoan'd,    his  pity 
mov'd; 


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His  mother  he  did  recommend, 
When  on  the  cross,  to  John,  his 
friend. 

3  Widows  are  objects  of  his  care, 
Since  scripture  plainly  doth  de- 
clare, [gave, 

That  to  the  church  this  charge  he 
Widows  to  honor  and  relieve. 

4  To  Christ,  O  may  we  closely 
cleave, 

And  in  communion  with  him  live; 
To  love  the  Lord,  be  our  first  care, 
The  next,  to  serve  his  people  here. 

5  Till  we,  who  here  must  often 
weep, 

In  heav'n  eternal  joys  shall  reap; 
Till  he  shall  say  to  us,  "  Ye  blest, 
Enter  into  my  joy  and  rest." 

865.      T.  185. 

Y\  E  with  joy  confess,  beloved 
Saviour, 

Thee,  the  widow's  special  Friend; 

We  are  objects  of  thy  love  and 
favor : 

Thou  on  us  thy  life  didst  spend; 

Thou  with  more  than  husband's 
love  dost  lead  us, 

Thy  all-bounteous  hand  doth  dai- 
ly feed  us  ; 

All  our  wants  thou  dost  supply ; 

Thus  our  cruise  is  never  dry. 

2  Thou  hast  promis'dfor  our  con- 
solation, 

That  we  shall  not  come  behind 

In  the  gifts,  which  to  thy  con- 
gregation 

Thou  dispenses!,  of  each  kind; 

May  we,  to  thy  service  dedicated, 

And  for  thee,  our  Bridegroom,  de- 
corated, - 

For  thy  blest  appearing  wait; 

Then  our  bliss  will  be  complete. 

866.      T.  74. 

C  HRIST  is  the  widow's  Friend, 
Our  cause  he  doth  defend, 


All  our  complaints  he  hears, 
And  listens  to  our  pray'rs, 
His  care  and  faithfulness 
We  prove  in  ev'ry  case. 

2  The  feeble  he  makes  strong, 
With  us  he  beareth  long, 
On  him  the  weak  can  lean, 
The  youthful  he  keeps  clean; 
Each  may  in  him  confide 
Whate'er  may  them  betide. 

867.      T.  74. 

O  LORD,  the  widow's  Friend. 
To  us  thy  Spirit  send, 
Be  in  our  husbands'  place, 
Revive  us  with  thy  grace, 
Give  us  whate'er  we  need 
Widows  to  be  indeed. 

868.  T.  121. 

BeHOLD  us  widows  here, 
Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  pray'r : 
Fill  our  hearts  with  gladness, 
O  wipe  away  each  tear, 
Dispelling  all  our  sadness; 
Make  thy  face  to  shine 
On  us,  we  are  thine. 

869.  T.  184. 

JL  HOU  art  our  comfort  in  ail 

cases, 
Jesus,  to  thee  O  may  we  cleave! 
For    all  thy    mercies    give   thee 

praises, 
In  happy  union  with  thee  live  ! 
Whene'er   we   call,  thou,    Lord, 

wilt  hear  us, 
And  blessings  on  us  all  bestow, 
Yea,  for  that  awful  time  prepare 

us, 
When  we  in  peace  to  thee  shall  go. 

2  The  needy  share  thy  consolation, 
The  poor  are  objects  of  thy  love, 
Thou  on  the  weakly  hast  com- 
passion, 
Thy  sure  support  the  aged  prove: 
Thou  helpest  us  in  our  distresses, 
Suppliest  kindly  all  our  wants  ; 


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Hymns  for  the  New  Year. 


We'll  cast  each  burden  that  op- 
presses 

On  thee,  who  hearest  our  com- 
plaints. 

870.      T.  168. 

'  JJAIDST  thetrials  we  experience, 
Let  us  not  give  way  to  fears, 
But  possess  our  souls  in  patience, 
While  here  in  this  vale  of  tears ; 
Wean'd  thereby  from  things  ter- 
restrial, 


Let  us  look  for  joys  celestial, 
Waiting  for  that  time,  when  we 
From  all  sorrow  shall  be  free. 

2  Meanwhile  God  the  Holy  Spirit 
Is  our  pledge  of  joys  to  come, 
Of  the  bliss  we  shall  inherit 
When  above  with  Christ  at  home; 
O!  this  blessed  meditation 
Yields  us  solid  consolation, 
Tli at  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 
With  the  Lord  be  evermore  ! 


XXXVII.  Hymns  for  sundry  Occasions. 


A.  Fob  the  New  Yeab. 
871.*      T.  10. 

1  EAR  after  year  commenceth, 
And,  as  our  life  advanceth, 
We,  strength  from  Christ  deriv. 

ing, 
Each  j  ear  by  faith  are  thriving. 

2  As,  in  tempestuous  weather, 
A  kind  and  tender  mother 

Her  babe  from  harm  protecteth, 
And  safely  home  conducteth; 

3  So  shelters  Christ  our  Saviour 
His  children  by  his  favor, 

And  proves  in  each  temptation 
Their  refuge  and  salvation. 

4  Lord,  grant  thy  benediction 
To  evTV  thought  and  action; 
On  youth  and  age  declining, 
Thou  Sun  of  grace  be  shining-. 

5  O  keep  our  souls  and  senses 
Under  the  influences 

Of  thy  most  Holy  Spirit, 
Until  we  heav'n  inherit. 

6  O  Cod  of  our  salvation, 
Withhold  no  kind  donation 
From  us,  but  let  us  savor 
111  this  new  vear  tliv  favor. 


872.  T.  14. 

.A.  GAIN  another  fleeting  yea)* 
Of  my  short  life  is  past; 

1  cannot  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Much  of  my  dubious  life  is  gone, 
Nor  will  return  again ; 

And  swift  my  passing  moments 
The  few  that  yet  remain.       [run, 

3  Now  a  new  scene  of  time  begins, 
Pursue  the  way  to  heav'n  ; 

Seek  pardon  of  thy  former  sins, 
By  Christ  it  will  be  giv'n. 

-A  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  his  grace  depend ; 
Unweary'd  walk  the  heav'nlyroad, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 

873.  T.  97. 

\V  HO  can   rehearse,  most  gra- 
cious Lord, 
The  mercy  which  thou  dost  afford 
Unto  thy  people  ev'ry  year  ? 
We  thy  poor  congregation  here 
Desire  to  thank  and  praise  thee 

evermore, 
And  humbly  in  the  dust  thy  name 
adore. 

2  For  we,  unworthy  as  we  are, 
Enjoy'd  the  faithful  Shepherd's 
care ; 


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Thou  always  comfort  didst  im- 
part 

To  ev'ry  needy  contrite  heart ; 

Thou  didst  to  us  thy  dying-  love 
display, 

And  wast  our  help  and  refuge 
ev'ry  day. 

3  The  hearing  of  thy  precious 
word, 

Thy  gracious-presence,  holy  Lord, 
Have  cheer' d  our  hearts  abund- 
antly, 
When  met  in  fellowship  'fore  thee: 
But,  O  what  blessings  were  on  us 

bestow'd, 
When  we  enjoy 'd  thy  body  and 
thy  blood! 

4  Lord  Jesus,  we  would  fain  ex- 
press 

To  thee  our  cordial  thankfulness 

For  all  thy  boundless  love  and 
grace; 

But  how  imperfect  are  our  lays  ! 

O  take  our  hearts,  to  thee  our- 
selves we  give, 

In  future  more  unto  thy  praise  to 
live. 

874.  T.  166. 

1j  ORD  Jesus,  'mongst  thy  flock 
appear, 

And  thy  poor  congregation  bless ; 

We're  met  to  close  another  year, 

Accept  the  thanks  our  hearts  ex- 
press. 

We  are  not  able  to  record 

The  boundless  favors  we  have 
prov'd, 

They  show  that  we,  most  gra- 
cious Lord, 

'Midst  our  defects,  by  thee  are 
lov'd. 

875.  T.  184. 

1.  HEE  we  approach,  most  gra- 
cious Saviour! 
We  pray  thee,  mark    our    sighs 
and  tears, 


Accept  our  thanks  for  all  thy  favor* 
Bestow'd  on  us  these  many  years  ; 
We  conscious  are  of  our  trans- 
gression, 
Ah !  cleanse  us  with  thy  precious 
blood,  [sion, 

Seal  with  thy  pardon  our  confes- 
Tliine  are  we.  and  thou  art  our 
God. 

2  Thou  God  of  mercy !  thy  salva- 
tion 

Remain'd  throughout   this    year 

our  stay; 
Thy  care  of  us,  thy  congregation, 
Was  manifested  ev'ry  day; 
Yea,  even  trials  and  affliction 
Prov'd  thee  cur  gracious  God  and 

Lord ; 
In  ail  we  felt  thy  benediction  : 
Thee  we  now  praise  with  one  ac- 
cord ! 

3  O  gracious  Lord.,  thy  name  be 
blessed 

By  us,  for  all  thy  proofs  of  grace, 
For  all  the  gifts  by  us  possessed; 
Thou  crownest  ail  our  years  and 

days. 

Tho'  we  with  deep  humiliation 
Own,  that  we  basely  thee  requite : 
Yet  will  we  joy  in  thy  salvation, 
Thou  art  our  Lord,  and  Help,  and 

Light. 

876.      T.595. 

JLiET  hearts  and  tongues  unite 
And  loud  thanksgivings  raise ; 
'Tis  duty  mingled  with  delight, 
The  Saviour's  name  to  praise. 

2  To  him  we  owe  our  breath, 
He  took  us  from  the  womb, 
Which  else   had  shut  us   up    in 

death, 
And  prov'd  an  early  tomb. 

3  When  on  the  breast  we  hung, 
Our  help  was  in  the  Lord; 
'Twas  he  first  taught  our  infant 

tongue 
To  form  the  lisping  word 


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Hymns  for  Morufris;  and  Evening. 


4  When  in  our  blood  we  lay, 
He  would  not  let  us  die ; 
Because  his  love  had  fix'd  a  day 
To  bring-  salvation  nigh. 

5  In  childhood  and  in  youth 
His  eye  was  on  us  still; 

Tho'  strangers  to  his    love  and 

truth, 
And  prone  to  cross  his  will. 

Q  E'er  since  his  name  we  knew, 
How  gracious  hath  he  been  ! 
What  dangers  hath  he  ledus  thro', 
What  mercies  have  we  seen ! 

7  Xow  thro'  another  year 
Supported  by  his  care, 

We  raise  our  *  Ebenezer  here, 
"  The  Lord  hath  help'd  thus  far." 
*  1  Sam.  vii.  12. 

8  Our  lot  in  future  years  ' 
We  cannot,  Lord,  foresee, 

But  kindly,  to  prevent  our  fears, 
Thou  say'st,  "  Leave  all  to  me." 

9  Yea,  Lord,  we  wish  to  cast 
Our  cares  upon  thy  breast ; 

I  lelp  us  to  praise  thee  for  the  past, 
And  trust  thee  for  the  rest. 


B.  MORXIXG  AXDEVB.\L\eHlJ£XS. 

877.      T.  22. 

A.  WAKE,  my  soul,    and   with 

the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning-  sacrifice. 

2  Thy  former  mispent  time  re- 
deem ; 

Each  present  day  thy  last  esteem ; 
Thy  talents  to  improve  take  care; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  Thy  conversation  be  sincere, 
Thy  conscience  as  the  noon-day 

clear; 
Foi  God's  all-seeing  eye  surveys 
Thy  secret  thoughts,  thy  works 

,-.nd  ways. 


4  Glory  to  God,    who  safe  hath 
kept,  [slept ! 

And  hath  refresh'd  me  while  I 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death 
shall  wake, 

1  may  of  heav'nly  bliss  partake. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 
That  all  my  pow'rs,  with  all  their 

might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

6  Praise  God,   from    whom     all 
blessings  flow ! 

Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  be- 
low ! 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heav'nly  host4 
Praise   Father,   Son,    and  Holy 
Ghost ! 

878.*      T.  10. 

31 Y  soul,  awake  and  render 
To  God,  thy  great  Defender, 
Thy  pray'r  and  adoration 
For  his  kind  preservation. 

2  With  joy  I  still  discover 
Thy  light,  O  Lord  my  Saviour  ! 
My  thanks  shall  be  the  spices 
Of  morning  sacrifices. 

3  Bless  me  this  day,  Lord  Jesus, 
And  be  tome  propitious, 

Grant  me  thy  kind  protection 
Fromev'ry  sin's  infection. 

4  Bless  ev'ry  thought  and  action; 
Afford  me  thy  direction; 

To  thee  alone  be  tending 
Beginning,  middle,  ending. 

5  Be  thou  my  only  treasure, 
Fulfil  in  me  thy  pleasure, 
May  I  in  ev'ry  station, 
Give  thee  due  adoration. 

879.      T.  22. 

JjE  withme,  Lord,  where'er  I  go, 
Teach  me  what  thou  wouldst  have 

me  do; 
Suggest  whate'er  1  think  this  day; 
Direct  me  in  the  narrow  way. 


Hymns  for  Morning  and  Evening. 


J6T 


2  Prevent  me  lest  I  harbor  pride, 
Lest  I  in  mine  own  strength  con- 
fide; 

Show  me  my  weakness,  let  me  see 

1  have  my  pow'r,  my  all,  from 

thee. 

3  Enrich  me  always  with  thy  love, 
My  kind  Protector  ever  prove ; 
Lord,  put  thy  seal  upon  my  breast, 
And  let  thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 

4  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to 
Pray, 

Incline  my  nature  to  obey ; 
What  thou  abhorrest,  let  me  flee, 
And  only  love  what  pleaseth  thee. 

880.      T.  582. 

A  EACH  me,  my  God  and  King1, 
In  all  thing-s  thee  to  view; 
And  what  I  do  in  any  thing* 
For  thee  alone  to  do. 

2  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway, 
While  still  to  thee  1  tend ; 

In  all  I  do  be  thou  the  way, 
In  all  be  thou  the  end. 

3  All  may  of  thee  partake; 
Xothing  so  small  can  be, 

.But  draws,  when  acted  for  thy 

sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  thee. 

4  If  done  t'  obey  thy  laws, 
Ev'n  servile  labours  shine; 
Hallow'd  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause, 
The  meanest  work  divine. 

881.      T.  26. 

J.  HAT  favor  grant  to  us,0  Lord, 
That  we  maintain  our  part  in  thee, 
Unto  thy  voice  attentive  be, 
And  seek  instruction  in  thy  word. 

2  Tho'  often  of  encumb'ring  care, 
With  busy  Martha,  we  complain; 
Yet,  gracious  Lord,  we  wish  to 

gain 
In  Mary's  happy  lot  a  share. 


882.*      T.  79. 

]\X  AY  Jesus'  grace  and  blessing- 
Attend  me  without  ceasing: 
Thus  I  stretch  out  my  hand, 
And  do  that  work  with  pleasure, 
Which,  in  my  call  and  measure, 
My  God  for  me  to  do  ordain'd. 

883.*      T.  89. 

(jrOD,  omnipotent  Creator, 
Who  mad'st   all  things    by  thy 

might, 
Rulest  ev'ry  thing  in  nature, 
And  commandest  day  and  night, 
Who  the  universe  so  wide 
By  thy  pow'r  alone  dost  guide: 

2  Let  my  life  and  conversation 
Be  directed  by  thy  word ! 
Lord,  thy  constant  preservation 
To  thy  erring  child  afford: 

No  where  but  alone  in  thee 
From  all  harm  can  I  be  free. 

3  Lord,  my  body,  soul  and  spirit 
Keep  in  thine  almighty  hand; 
Strengthen'd    by    thy    pow'rful 

merit, 
Let  me  follow  thy  command; 
Thou  my  glory  and  renown, 

1  would  fain  be  all  thy  own. 

884.      T.  580. 

0  GOD,  my  gracious  God,  to 
thee  [be, 

My  morning  pray'r  shall  ofFerd 
For  thee  my  soul  doth  pant; 
To  me  th'  enjoyment  of  thy  love 
Than  life  itself  doth  dearer  prove; 
Renewed    strength    from    thee  I 
want. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  fcny 
mind, 

When  I  lie  down  sweet  sleep  to 

find, 
And  when  I  wake  at  night : 
Since  thy  arm  to  me  succor  brings, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 

1  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 


!6S 


Hymns  for  Morn 


883.     T.  14. 

31 Y  God,  the  spring-  of  all  my 
The  life  of  my  delights  :       [joys, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights ! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  ap- 
My  dawning  is  begun  :  [pear, 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  Morn- 
ing-star, 

And  thou  my  rising  Sun. 

3  The  op'ning  heav'ns  around  me 
shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
When   Jesus  shows  his    mercies 

mine, 
And  whispers  I  am  hi*, 

886.*      T.  14. 

J^ORD,  in  the  morning  when  I 
Accept  my  humble  praise :  [rise, 
And  when  at  night  I  close  mine 

eyes, 
Grant  me  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  like 
thee! 

Thou  art,  both  day  and  night, 
The  Source  of  my  felicity, 
And  only  true  delight. 

3  Thanks,  dearest  Jesus,  for  thy 
And  great  fidelity;  [love, 

0  may  I  truly  thankful  prove, 
To  all  eternity. 

887.*      T.  23. 

Lj  ORD  Jesus,  may  I  constantly, 
Both  day  and  night,  be  near  to 
thee,  [eyes, 

Both  when  I  close  at  night  my 
And  in  the  morn  from  sleep  arise. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life  and 
light, 

1  wish  to  love  thee  day  and  night; 
Preserve  my  steps  and  guide  my 

ways, 
And  let  me  live  unto  thy  praise. 


ing  and  Evening. 

888.      T.  106. 

\J  JESUS,  may  our  whole  be- 
haviour 

Rejoice  thine  heart  and  please 
thine  eyes  ; 

In  thy  communion,  gracious  Sa- 
viour, 

May  we  retire  to  rest,  and  rise; 

Represent  with  us  constantly, 

Then  shall  we  sleep,  and  wake, 
to  thee. 

889.*      T.  580. 

J  X  lying  down  to  take  my  rest, 
In  rising,  and  in  being  drest, 
In  all  ]  think  or  do, 
In  eating,  drinking,  on  the  way, 
In  sickness,  and  in  health,  I  pray, 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  onme  bestow. 

890.*      T.  36. 

Ld  ORD  Jesus,  thro'  all  temp'ral 
variation, 

Thy  loving  kindness  be  my  con- 
solation, 

By  night  and  day,  whene'er  I  rest 
am  taking, 

Or  when  I'm  waking. 

891.*      T.22. 

ANOTHER  day  is  at  an  end, 
And  night  doth  now  its  shade  ex- 
tend; [raise, 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  we 
And  thee  for  gv'ry  mercy  praise. 

2  Yet  we  are  of  defects  aware: 
Forgive  them,  Lord !  thy  cliildren 

spare; 
O  Christ,  our   souls   from   guilt 

acquit, 
Take  us  into  thy  care  this  night. 

3  Now  I'll  lie  down  and  safely 
sleep, 

Lord  Jesus,  in  thy  fellowship; 
Thus,  under  thy  protection  blest, 
Will  soul  and  body  sweetly  rest. 


Hymns  for  Mornin; 


Aid  Evening. 


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892.  T.  tJ& 

X.  HE  hour   of  sleep   is  now  at 
hand, 
My  spirit  calls  for  rest ; 

0  that  my  pillow  may  be  found 
The  dear  Redeemer's  breast! 

2  This    night  my   longing    soul 
with  Christ 

Would  take  up  her  abode, 

1  gladly  would  myself  divest 
Of  ev'ry  thing  but  God. 

3  The  nightly  watches  would  I 
In  fellowship  above;  [spend 
Would  hold  communion  with  my 
And  feast  upon  his  love.     [Lord, 

4  Dead  to  the  world  when  I'm 
I'd  be  alive  to  God;  [asleep, 
My  soul  would  rest  at  peace  with 

him, 
"Who  bought  me  with  his  blood. 

5  O  may  I  then  of  Christ  this  night 
Be  happily  possest, 

With  holy  angels  round  my  bed, 
And  Jesus  for  my  Guest. 

893.  T.  22. 

X  HE  hours'  decline  and  setting 

sun  [run ; 

Show,  that  my  course  this  day  is 

The  ev'ning  shade  and  silent  night 

My  weary  limbs  to  rest  invite. 

2  I  now  my  soul  and  frail  abode 
Humbly  commit  to  Israel's  God, 
To   him  who  slumbers   not  nor 

sleeps, 
And  who  his  own  in  safety  keeps. 

3  Where'er  I  thee  this  day  did 
grieve, 

O  Lord,  me  graciously  forgive; 
And,  with  a  mind  from   trouble 

freed, 
Let  me  sleep  in  thy  peace  indeed. 

894.  T.  22. 

A-LL  praise  to  thee,  my  God, 

this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 

Z 


Keep   me,  O   keep  me,  King   of 

kings, 
Under  thy  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Lord,  for  the  sake  of  thy  dear 
Son, 

Forgive  the  ill  that  I  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and 

thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may 
dread 

The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  1  may 
Triumphant  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 
And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eye -lids 

close,  [make, 

Sleep  that  may  me  more  vig'rous 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless 
lie,  [supply; 

My  soul  with  heav'nly  thoughts 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 

895.      T.  14. 

IN  mercy,  Lord,  remember  me, 
Be  with  me  thro'  this  night, 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  safeguard  of  thy  might. 

2  With   cheerful    heart  I   close 
my  eyes, 

Thou  wilt  not  from  me  move: 
Lord,  in  the  morning  let  me  rise, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

3  Oh,  if  this  night  should  prove 
my  last, 

And  end  my  transient  days ; 
Lord,  take  me   to  thy  promis'd 

rest, 
Where  I  may  sing*  thy  praise. 

896.*     T.  165. 

AUTHOR  of  the  whole  creation 
Light  of  light,  eternal  Word  ! 
Soul  and  body's  preservation 
I  commit  to  thee,  O  Lord! 
2 


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Hymns  for  Morning  and  Evening. 


My  Redeemer,  dwell  in  me, 
Let  me  sleep  and  wake  with  thee, 
And  perceive  thy  benediction, 
Both  in  joy  and  in  affliction. 

2  Ere  I  close  my  eyes  in  slumber, 
While  to  rest  I  lay  me  down, 

Let  my  grateful  heart  remember, 
AH  the  mercies  thou  hast  shown; 
Fill  me  with  thy  sacred  love, 
That  I  dream  of  things  above, 
And  bestow  on  me  the  favor 
Of  thy  presence,  gracious  Saviour. 

3  Pardon,  Jesus,  each  transgres- 
sion, 

Whether  open  or  unknown, 
Thus  removing  that  oppression 
Under  which  I  else  should  groan : 

1  confess  the  guilt  of  sin, 

But  thy  blood  can  make  me  clean; 
Hear,  O  Lord,  my  supplication,  • 
Grant  me  joy  and  consolation. 

897.*      T.  164. 

AN  peace  will  I  lie  down  to  sleep; 

0  faithful  Lord  and  Saviour; 
Me  under  thy  protection  keep, 
Let  me  enjoy  thy  favor ! 
Ev'n  death  I  need  not  fear, 

If  thou  to  me  art  near ; 

For  who  with  Jesus  shuts  his  eyes, 

He  also  doth  with  Jesus  rise. 

2  As  oft  this  night  as  my  pulse 
beats 

My  spirit  would  embrace  thee; 
Oft  as  my  heart  its  throbs  repeats 
May  I  adore  and  praise  thee; 
Thus  I  can  go  to  rest 
In  thy  communion  blest, 
United  unto  thee  by  faith; 
Thou  art  my  joy,  in  life  and  death. 

89S.      T.  157. 

E  RE  I  sleep,  for  ev'ry  favor, 
Which  flay  Cod — hath  bestow'd, 

1  will  bless  my  Saviour: 

O  my  Lord!  what  shall  J  render 
Unto  thee  ?— Thou  shalt  be 
This  night  my  Defender. 


2  Thou  my  Rock,  my  Strength 

and  Tower ! 
While  I  sleep, — deign  to  keep 
Watch  from  hour  to  hour ; 
Visit  me  with  thy  salvation  : 
Be  thou  near, — that  thy  care 
Guard  my  habitation. 

899.      T.  14. 

R  EFRESHme,  Lord,  with  grace 

divine ; 
Unto  thy  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  thy  care  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

2  Besprinkled  with  thy  precious 
May  I  lie  down  to  rest,        [blood 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

900.*      T.  14. 

C'  HRIST's  precious  blood, which 

from  each  vein 
Our  sin  and  curse  forth  press'd, 
When  overwhelm'd  with  grief  and 

pain 
His  soul  was  sore  amaz'd; 

2  May  that  refresh  us  while  we 
And  sanctify  our  rest,  [sleep, 
And  while  we  dream  our  spirit 
With  him  in  union  blest.        [keep 

901.      T. 580. 

J\  O  farther  goto  night,  but  stay, 
Dear   Saviour,  till  the  break   of 

day ; 
Turn  in,  my  Lord,  with  me; 
And  in  the  morning  when  I  wake, 
Me  under  thy  protection  take, 
Thus  day  and  night  I  spend  with 

thee. 

902.*     T.  5S0. 

1  O  rest  I  now  again  retire, 
Thou  know'st  thy  presence  I  de- 
Of  thee  I  wish  to  dream  ;  [sire, 
Still  near  to  thee  by  faith  to  keep, 
And  taste  thy  goodness  while  1 
sleep,  [deem. 

Mho  didst  my  soul  by  blood  re- 


Hvmiis  for  Morning  and  Evening. 


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903.*      T.  68. 

J  ESUS,  hear  our  pray'r, 

For  thy  children  care;  [us ; 

While  we  sleep,  protect  and  bless 

With  thy  pardon  now  refresh  us  ; 

Leave  thy  peace  divine 

With  us,  we  are  thine. 

Chadu:  Htm>*. 
904.      T.  16. 

HUSH,  dear  child,  lie  still  and 

slumber, 
Holy  angels  giiard  thy  bed! 
Heav'nly  blessing's  without  num- 
Gently  falling-  on  thy  head,     [ber 

2  Sleep,  my  babe;  thy  food  and 
raiment,  [vide, 

House  and  home,  thy  friends  pro- 
All  without  thy  care  and  payment, 
All  thy  wants  are  well  supply'd. 

3  How  much  better  thou'rt  at- 
tended 

Than  the  Son  of  God  could  be, 
When  from  heaven  he  descended, 
And  became  a  child  like  thee. 

4  Soft  and  easy  is  thy  cradle, 
Coarse  and  hard  thy  Saviour  lay, 
When  his  birth-place  was  a  stable, 
And  his  softest  bed  was  hay. 

5  Was  there  nothing  but  a  man- 
ger 

Cursed  sinners  could  afford, 

To  receive  the  heav'nly  Stranger, 

Did  they  thus  neglect  our  Lord  ? 

6  See  the  joyful  shepherds  round 
him, 

Telling  wonders  from  the  sky ! 
Where  they  sought  him,    there 

they  found  him, 
With  his  virgin-mother  by. 

7  'Twas  to  save  thee,  child,  from 
dying-, 

That  the  blest  Redeemer  came; 
He  by  groans  and  bitter  crying 
Saved  thee  from  burning  flame. 


8  May'st  thou  live  to  know  and 

fear  him, 
Trust  and  love  him  all  thy  days ; 
Then  go  dwell  for  ever  near  him, 
See  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 

Chjldle  Hranf. 

905.*      T.  22. 

oLEEP  well,  dear  child!  sleep 

safe  and  sound, 
The  holy  angels  thee  surround, 
Who  always  see  thy  Father's  face, 
And  never   slumber   nights    nor 

days. 

2  God  fill  thee  with  his  heav'nly 
light,  [aright; 

To  steer  thy  christian  course 
Make  thee  a  tree  of  blessed  root, 
That  ever  bends  with  godly  fruit. 

3  Those  children  are  to  God  most 
dear, 

Who   him,  with  rev'rence,   love 

and  fear; 
And  infants  are  by  Jesus  Christ 
Most  kindly  bless'd  and  highly 

priz'd. 

4  Are  not  the  joys  of  God  above 
Giv'n  to  the  children  of  his  lover 
He  who  desires  to  see  his  face, 
Musthere  become  a  child  of  grace. 

5  Be  thou,  dear  child,  in  thy  de- 
_  gree, 

Like  Jesus  in  his  infancy : 
He  soon  didev'ry  grace  display, 
Tho'  he  was   God,  he  learnt   t' 
obey. 

6  He  hath,  by  all  he  did  and  said, 
For  thee  rich  blessings  merited; 
'Twas  thine  entailed  misery 
Made  him  become  a  child  like 

thee. 

7  If  thoupartakestof  his  grace, 
Thou  wilt  enjoy  that  happiness, 
Which  our  incarnate  God  regain'd 
For  all  whom   Adam's  sin   had 

stain' d. 


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Hymns  before  and  after  Meals. 


8  Soon  in  this  world  will  finish'd 
be 

The  task  God  may  design  for  thee; 
May'st  thou,  when  this  short  life 

is  o'er, 
With  Jesus  live  for  evermore. 

9  Sleep  now,  dear  child,  and  take 
thy  rest; 

If  thou  with  riper  years  art  blest, 
Increase  in  wisdom  and  in  grace, 
Till  thou  shalt  see  thy  Saviour's 
face. 


C.  Before  and  after  Meals. 
906.      T.  14. 

F  OUNTAIN  of  being,   Source 

of  good! 
By  thy  almighty  breath 
The  creature  proves  our  bane  or 
Dispensing  life  or  death.      [food, 

2  Thee  we  address    in    humble 
pray'r, 

Vouchsafe  thy  gifts  to  crown  j 
Father  of  all,  thy  children  hear, 
And  send  a  blessing  down. 

3  May  we  enjoy  thy  saving  grace, 
Thy  goodness  taste  and  see, 
Athirst  for  blood-bought  right- 
eousness, 

And  hungry  after  thee. 

907.*      T.  10. 

1  O  God  the  Lord  be  praises 
Tor  all  the  gifts  and  graces 
He  hath  to  us  dispensed, 
E'er  since  our  lives  commenced. 

2  No  blessing  he  denieth, 
Us  all  with  food  supplieth, 
Grants  us  his  preservation 
In  ev'ry  age  and  station. 

908.      T.  90. 

JL1IOU  sov'reign  Author  of  all 

good,  [care, 

Whose  providence   for  all  doth 


Giver  of  live,  of  health  and  food, 
Be  present  with  thy  children  here, 
And  to  our  use  O  sanctify 
The  gifts  thy  bounty  doth  supply. 

2  All  creatures,  Lord,  on  thee  de- 
pend, 

And  by  thy  pow'r  and  bounty  live; 
May  we  each  blessing  thou  dost 

send 
With  truly  grateful  hearts  receive, 
In  ev'ry  gift  thou  dost  dispense 
Admiring  thy  wise  providence. 

3  We  can't  thy  boundless  mercies 

share,  [get; 

And  thee,  the  Spring  of  life,  for- 
For  all  thy  goodness,   love  and 

care, 
Our  thanks-  we  offer  at  thy  feet. 
Lord,  may  we  always  taste  thy 

grace, 
Until  we  end  our  mortal  race. 

909.      T.  595. 

O  URE  God  is  present  here, 
His  gifts  demand  our  praise; 
The  present  instance  of  his  care 
Speaks  him  a  God  of  grace. 

2  In  him  we  live  and  move, 
In  him  our  being  have;  [love. 

We  thank  thee,  Jesus,  Source  of 
Who  cam'st  our  souls  to  save. 

910.      T.  11. 

J  ESUS'  mercies  never  fail, 
This  we  prove  at  ev'ry  meal ; 
Lord,  we  thank  thee  for  thy  grace, 
Gladly  join  to  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Lord,  the  gifts  thou   dost  be- 
stow, 

Can  refresh  and  cheer  us  too : 

But  no  gift  can  to  the  heart 

Be  what  thou,  our  Saviour,  art. 

3  Praise  our  God!  it  is  but  just, 
He  hath  rais'd  us  from  the  dust, 
Gave  us  being,  gave  us  breath, 
Saves  us  from  eternal  death. 


Hymns  for  Travellers. 


srs 


911.  T.  79. 

TV*HAT  praise  to  thee,  my  Sa- 
viour, 
Is  due  for  ev'ry  favor, 
Ev'n  for  my  daily  food! 
Each  crumb  thou  dost  allow  me, 
With  gratitude  shall  bow  me, 
Accounting  all  for  me  too  good. 

912.  T.  22. 

.15 E  present  at  our  table,  Lord! 
Be  here  and  ev'ry  where  ador'd : 
From  thy  all-bounteous  hand  our 

food' 
May  we  receive  with  gratitude. 

2  We  humbly  thank  thee,  Lord 

our  God, 
For  all  thy  gifts  on  us  bestow'd; 
And  pray  thee,  graciously  to  grant 
The  food  which  day  by  day  we 

want. 

913.  T.  22. 

JL  ORD,  bless  what  thou  provid- 
ed hast! 
Give  grace,  that  we  at  this  repast 
May  have,  in  all  we  think  or  do, 
The  glory  of  our  God  in  view. 

2  Thy  name  be  hallow'd  evermore, 

0  God,  thy  kingdom  come  with 
pow'r, 

Thy  will  be  done,  and  ev'ry  day 
Give  us  our  daily  bread  we  pray. 

3  Lord,  evermore  to  us  be  giv'n 
That  living  Bread  which    came 

from  heav"n; 
Water  of  life  on  us  bestow, 
Which  doth  from  thee,  the  Foun- 
tain, flow! 

D.  Fob.  Travellers. 

914.      T.  580. 

A  STRANGER  and  a  pilgrim  1 
With  thy  command,  O  Lord,  com- 
ply 

1  go  where  thou  dost  send : 
My  high  commission  I  obey, 


The  toil  and  dangers  of  the  war 
Shall  all  in  lasting  comforts  end. 

2  Attend   me,   Lord,   in  all  my 

ways ; 
Open  my  lips  to  sing  thy  praise 
For  blessings  freely  giv'n ; 
In  all  my  journeys  here  below 
Let  thy  kind  presence  with  me  go; 
Yea,  grant  me    once  to  rest    in 

heav'n. 

915.  T.  580. 

i.  HE   Lord  be  with    me   ev'ry 

where, 
And  screen  me  with  paternal  care 
By  his  almighty  arm. 
No  trav'lier  needs  to  faint  or  fear, 
If  he  believes  the  Lord  is  near, 
Who  can  protect  him  from    all 

harm. 

2  By  sea  and  land,  by  night  and 

O  Lord,  in  safety  me  convey, 
Tho'  winds  and  thunders  roar. 
Bring  me,  when  ev'ry  peril's  past. 
Safe  to  the  destin'd  place  at  last,, 
There  to  extol  thy  help  andpow'r. 

916.  T.  157. 

J  ESUS,  thou  art  my  salvation ! 

Bow  thine  ear, — hear  my  pray'r, 

Grant  my  supplication : 

Lo !  thou  seest  me  here  a  stranger; 

Unto  me — gracious  be ; 

Lord,  avert  all  danger. 

2  In  distress  bethou  my  Saviour; 
Hear  my  pray'rs — see  my  tears, 
Show  thy  servant  favor, 
Thro'  life's  journey  safely  leadme; 
Guide  my  way, — lest  I  stray 
From  the  hand  that  made  me. 

917.*     T.  22. 

JLi  ORD,  in  thy  name  we  go  our 
way;  [Stay, 

Bethou  our  Guide,  Support  and 
Protect  us  by  thy  mighty  hand, 
Where'er  we  go  by  sea  or  land. 


2?4 


Hymns  for  Travellers. 


918.*      T.  26. 

JL  ORD,  let  thy  presence  with  us 
go, 

Throughout  our  journey  us  direct, 
Thy  angels  guard  us  and  protect, 
Yea,  prosper  thou  whate'er  we  do. 

919.      T.  583. 

P  RESERVE  this  ship  and  com- 

pan) ,    O  Lord, 
And  thy  protecting  aid  to  them 

afford; 
Be  their  support,  when  waves  and 

tempests  roar, 
And  bring  them  safely  to  their 

destin'd  shore. 

920.  T.  97. 

tt  HEX  Jesus  calls,    we  ready 

stand, 
Our  future  life  is  in  his  hand; 
Tho'  separated  for  atime, 
We  yet  continue  one  in  him ; 
And    therefore,   while   we    part, 

need  not  complain, 
As  if  we  never  were  to  meet  again. 

921.  T.  14. 

15  LEST  be  that  sacred  cov'nant 
Uniting  tho'  we  part ;  [love, 

Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove, 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2  Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 
Where  he  appoints,  we  go, 

And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
Show  forth  his  praise  beiow. 

3  Oh,  may  we  ever  walk  wit  h  him, 
And  nothing  know  beside, 
Nought  else  desire,  nought  else 
But  Jesus  crucify  'd.  [esteem, 

4  X  or  joy  nor  grief,  nor  time  nor 
place, 

Nor  life  nor  death  can  part 
Those,  who,  enjoying  Jesus'  grace, 
In  him  are  one  in  heart. 


5  Soon  will  he  wipe  off  ev'ry  tear, 
On  Canaan's  blissful  shore, 
Where  all,  who  friends  in  Jesus 
Shall  meet  to  part  no  more,    [are, 


E.  For  the  Sick. 

922.  T.  166. 

t  V  HEX  pining  sickness  wastes 
the  frame, 
Acute  disease  or  weak'ning  pain ; 
When  life  fast  spends  its  feeble 
flame,  [vain ; 

And  all  the  help  of  man  proves 
Joyless  and  flat  all  things  appear, 
Languid  the  spirits,  weak  the  flesh, 
Xo  med'eines  ease,  nor  cordials 

cheer, 
Food  can't  support,  nor  sleep  re- 
fresh ; 

2  Then,  then  to  have  recourse  to 
God, 

To  pray  to  him  in  time  of  need, 
And  feel  the  balm  of  Jesus'  blood, 
This  is  to  find  a  Friend  indeed. 
And  this,  O  Christian,  is  thy  lot, 
Who  cleavest  to  the  Lord  by  faith, 
He'll  never  leave  thee  (doubt  it 

not) 
In  pain,  in  sickness,  or  in  death. 

3  When  flesh  decays,  when  vigor 
fails,  [be; 

He  will  thy  strength  and  portion 
Support  thy  weakness,  bear  thy 

ails,  [me." 

And  softly  whisper,  "  trust  in 
Himself  will  be  thy  helpingFriend, 
Thy    good    Physician,    yea,  thy 

Xurse,  [scend, 

*  To  make  thy  bed  will  conde- 
And  from  affliction  take  the  curse. 
*  Psalm  xli.  3. 

923.  T.  22. 

X  HO'  I'm  in  hotly  full  of  pain, 
My  soul  doth  heav'nly  comfort 
gain ; 


Hymns  for  the  Sick. 


275 


And,  should  I  die,  I'm  not  afraid, 
Since  Jesus  suffer 'd  in  my  stead. 

2  Yet  one  thing  will  I  ask  of  thee, 
Never,  O  Lord,  forsake  thou  me : 
But  bless  me  often,  keep  my  mind 
Stay'd  on  thy  help,  to  thee   re- 

sign'd. 

3  Then  I  shall  be  supremely  blest, 
Nor  ask,  tho'  sick,  to  be  releas'd; 
I'll  wait  thy  time,  thy  love  I  feel, 
I  know  thourulest  ail  thing's  well. 

924.      T.  22. 

JVL  Y  body's  weak,  my  heart  un- 
clean, 

1  pine  with  sickness,  and  with  sin; 
My   strength  decays,  my  spirits 

droop, 
Bow'd  down  with  guilt,  I  can't 
look  up. 

2  To  thee,  O  Lord,  in  faith  I  turn, 
Who  ail  my  sicknesses  hast  borne; 
Sin  thou  hadst  none,  and  yet  didst 

die 
Tor  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I. 

3  Sin's  rankling   sores  my  soul 
corrode,  [blood; 

Oh,  lieal  them  with  thy  precious 
And  if  thouwiltmy  health  restore, 
Lord,    let    me   ne'er  offend  thee 
more. 

925.      T.  22. 

Oh,  howl  long  to  go  and  see 
The  Lamb  of  God,  who  dy'd  for 

me; 
How  do  1  languish,  night  and  day, 
To  hear  him  bid  me  come  away ! 

2  He  loves  and  values  me;  I  him; 
Therefore  I  all  things  dross  es- 
teem 

But  my  dear  Jesus,  whom  I  prize 
Above  my  life,  or  earth,  or  skies . 

3  With  pining  sickness  I  decay, 
Diseases  wear  my  flesh  away; 
But  I  shall  soon  his  leave  obtain 
To  be  releas'd  from  all  my  pain. 


4  Quickly,  O  Lord,    thy  angels 
charge 

To  set  my  longing  soul  at  large; 
Quickly  thy  blessed   hosts  com- 
mand 
To  carry  me  to  thy  right  hand. 

5  My   loving    friends,    farewell, 
farewell, 

I  go  with  Jesus  Christ  to  dwell, 
Welcome    my    heav'nly   country 

new, 
Parents  and  brethren,  all  adieu! 


F.  C02fCER>IH&  THE  HOLT  ANGELS* 

926.*      T.22. 

JL  O   God  let  all  the  human  race 
Bring    adoration,   thanks    and 

praise ;  [known 

He  makes  his   love  and  wisdom 
By   angels   who   surround   his 
throne. 

2  The  angels,  whom  his  breath 
inspires, 

His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires, 
With  joy  they  in  his  service  move, 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

3  With   gladness    they  obey  his 
will, 

And  all  his  purposes  fulfil: 

All  those  who  Jesus'  children  are, 

Are  special  objects  of  their  care. 

4  Our  God  defends  us  day  by  day 
From  many  dangers  in  our  way, 
By  angels,  who  for  ever  keep 

A  watchful  eye,  when  we're  asleep. 

5  O  Lord,  we'll  bless  thee  all  our 
days, 

Our  souls  shall  glory  in  thy  grace; 
Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  our 

tongues, 
All  saints  and    angels   join   our 

songs. 

6  We  pray  thee,  let  the  heav'nly 
host  [coast, 

Be  guardians    of   our  land  and 


276 


Concerning:  the  HoJv  Angels. 


Bid  them  watch  o'er  thy  flock  of 

grace, 
That  we  may  lead  a  life  of  peace. 

927.      T.  22. 

jN  OW  let  us  join  our  hearts  and 

tongues, 
And  emulate  the  angels'  songs  : 
For   sinners    may  address    their 

King 
In  songs  that  angels  cannot  sing. 

2  They  praise  the  Lamb  who  once 
was  slain, 

But  we  can  add  a  higher  strain; 
Not  only  sav,  "  He  suffer'd  thus:" 
But,  that  "He  suffer'd  all  for  us." 

3  When  angels  by  transgression 
fell, 

Justice  consign'd  them  all  to  hell; 
But  mercy   form'd  a  wond'rous 

plan 
To  save  and  honor  fallen  man. 

4  Jesus  who  pass'd  the  angels  by, 
Assum'd  our  flesh  to  bleed  and 

die; 
He,  who  redeem'd  us  by  his  blood, 
As   man   still  fills  the  throne  of 

God. 

5  Immanuel,  our  Brother  now, 
Is  he  'fore  whom  the  angels  bow; 
They  join  with  us   to  praise  his 

name, 
But  we  the  nearest  int'rest  claim. 

6  But,  ah,  how  faint  our  praises 
rise ! 

Sure,  'tis  the  wonder  of  the  skies, 
Tli at  we,  who   share  his  richest 

love, 
So  cold  and  unconcern'd  should 

prove. 

7  O  glorious  hour,  it  comes  with 
speed,  [freed, 

When  we,  from  sin  and  darkness 
Shall  see  our  God  who  dy'd  for 

man, 
And  praise  him  more  than  angels 

can ! 


928.*      T.  70. 

THE  holy  angels, 

When  they  to  Christ  draw  near, 

Fall  down  before  him, 

Their  God,  with  holy  fear, 

And  with  profound  humiliation, 

Exceeding  all  our  representation. 

2  Heirs  of  salvation, 

Redeemed  with  Christ's  blood, 

Their  ministration 

Demands  our  gratitude: 

They'll  guard  us  till  we  shall  as- 
semble, 

Where  our  joint  voices  shall  fill 
the  temple. 

929.*      T.  249. 

JL  HE  seraphim  of  God 
Exalt  :|:  their  voices  loud, 
With  joy  'fore  him  they  shout ; 
Their  holy  choirs  in  heav'nly  blaze 
Sing  constantly  with  cover'd  face: 
Holy,  Holy  is  God, — Holy  is  God, 
The  Lord  of  Sabaoth! 

2  Thereto  the  church  of  Christ, 
His  flesh  :|:  and  bone  confess'd, 
Sings,  Amen!  God  beprais'd! 
Above  and  here  one  voice  doth 

sound: 
Praise  him  who  hath  for  us  aton'd? 
To  God  in  highest  strain ! 
To  the  Lamb  slain ! 
All  glory  be!  Amen. 

3  When  Christ,  once  crucify  "d, 
Returns  :J:  with  his  pierc'd  side 
In  glory,  to  his  bride, 

And  all  the  world  shall  quake 
with  fear,  . 

Then  will  with  joy  'fore  him  ap- 
pear 

The  countless   ransom 'd  race, 

And  sing  his  praise 

In  never-ceasing  lays. 

930.      T.  14. 

1  E  angels,  who  excel  in  pow'r. 
Praise  ye  and  bless  the  Lord ! 


Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord,  &c. 


Ye  who  delight  to  do  his  will, 
Laud  him  with  one  accord. 

2  Yea,  all  his  works,  in  ev'ry  place, 
Extol  his  holy  name !  [soul, 

My  thankful  heart,  my  mind  and 
Unite  to  praise  the  same! 

931.*      T.  583. 

THANKS  to  our  Lord  for  all 

the  faithfulness 
Wherewith  his  angels  guard  his 

chosen  race; 
Whene'er  they  ask  for  his  supreme 

commands, 
He  gives  them  charge  to  bear  us 

in  their  hands. 

932.      T.  166. 

ANGELS  astonish'd  view  then- 

God 
As  Son  of  man  to  sinners  giv'n  ; 


With  awe  they  saw  his  streaming 

blood, 
Were  struck,  and  silence  was  in 

heav'n ; 
Now  they  with  all  the  saints  in 

light 
Worship    the   Lamb    enthron'd 

above, 
And  praise   the    length,   the 

breadth,    the  height, 
And  depth  cf  God's  stupendous 

love. 

933.      T.  141. 

HOLY,  holy,  holy, 
Sings  th'  angelic  choir; 
Might  we,  sinners,  truly 
Glow  with  heav'nly  fire; 
Praising  all  together, 
Deeply  bow'd  in  dust, 
God,  Jehovah,  Father, 
Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


XXXYIII. 


Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord,  and  the 
Resurrection  of  the  Body. 


934.*      T.  132. 

1HANK  God,  towards  eternity 
Another  step  is  taken,  [thee: 

My  heart  with  longing  turns  to 
Tho'  not  by  thee  forsaken, 

1  long  and  pant  for  my  release, 
When   1    shall  hence    depart   in 

peace, 
To  be  with  thee  for  ever. 

2  I  tell  the  hours  and  days  and 
years, 

And  think  them  tedious  ages, 
Until  the  wish'd-for  time  appears 
Which  all  my  grief  assuages  ; 
Meanwhile  with  haste  I  forward 

press, 
Till  I  arrive  with  thankfulness 
At  my  desb'ed  haven. 

3  Come,   saith    thy    bride,    who 
longs  for  thee, 

Of  all  else  she  is  weary, 


And  prays  to  thee  incessantly, 
Come,  come,  and  do  not  tarry; 
Jesus,   my  Bridegroom,  come  to 

me, 
Thou  know'st,  O  Lord,  my  soul 

to  thee 
Already  is  betrothed. 

4  I  am  assur'd,  nor  life  nor  death 
Me  from  thy  love  can  sever, 
While  I  abide  in  thee  by  faith, 
And  taste  thy  love  and  favor; 
What  though  this  time  seem  long 

tome, 
A  foretaste  of  eternity 
I  have  in  thy  communion. 

935.*     T.  151. 

Farewell    henceforth  for 

All  empty  worldly  joys ;  [ever, 
Farewell,  for  Christ  my  Saviour 
Alone  my  thoughts  employs, 


A  a 


2Y8 


Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord, 


In  heav'n's  my  conversation, 
Where  the  redeem'd  possess 
In  him  complete  salvation, 
The  gift  of  God's  free  grace. 

2  Counsel  me,  dearest  Jesus, 
According-  to  thy  heart; 
Heal  thou  all  my  diseases, 
And  ev^y  harm  avert : 

Be  thou  my  consolation 
While  here  on  earth  I  live, 
And  at  my  expiration 
Me  to  thyself  receive. 

3  May  in  my  heart's  recesses 
Thy  name  and  cross  always 
Shine  forth,  with  all  their  graces, 
To  yield  me^oy  and  peace: 
Stand  'fore  me  in  that  figure, 
Wherein  thou  bar'st  for  us 
Justice  in  all  its  rigor, 
Expiring  on  the  cross. 

936.*      T.  146. 

X  HE  grace  enjoy'd  by  faith 
In  Jesus'  incarnation, 
His  Mounds  and  bitter  death, 
Assures  us  of  salvation; 
Engageth  our  whole  heart, 
Prompts  us  to  sing  his  praise, 
Until  we  hence  depart 
To  see  him  face  to  face. 

2  If  Jesus  should  appear 
Now,  at  this  very  moment, 
What  think  ye,  should  ye  fear  ? 
No,  we  with  deep  abasement, 
Yet  joyful,  would  adore 
The  Lamb  who  shed  his  blood, 
And  own  him  evermore 
Our  Saviour,  Lord  and  God. 

1 3  Ah,  might  the  time  soon  come, 
*  When  thou,  our  soul's  Beloved, 
Shalt  fetch  thy  children  home; 
Our  inmost  soul  is  moved, 
To  think  we  shall  behold 
Him,  whom  by  faith  we  know, 
Chief  Shepherd  of  his  fold, 
In  whom  we're  one,  and  grow. 

4  Hear  thou  our  hearts'  desire, 
Most  gracious  Lord  and  Saviour, 


Let  us  in  peace  expire, 
And  rise  to  meet  thy  favor; 
And  when  thou  shalt  assign 
His  doom  to  ev'ry  one, 
Thy  righteousness  divine 
Shall  be  our  boast  alone. 

937.*     T.  74. 

JL  HE  Lord  my  Portion  is, 

1  know  no  other  bliss, 
Here  nor  eternally, 

But  that  which  flows  to  me 
From  Jesus'  blood  and  death, 
Whereon  I  trust  by  faith. 

2  Thou  know'st,  O  God,  that  I. 
Were  I  just  now  to  die, 

No  Saviour  have  beside, 
But  Christ  who  for  me  dy'd ; 
He  is  my  faithful  Friend, 
Whose  mercies  never  end. 

3  I  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 
Behold  for  evermore 

My  Saviour,  Lord  and  God, 
Who  bought  me  by  his  blood, 
And  view  the  wounds  which  he 
Received  once  for  me. 

4  The  time  to  him  is  known, 
Meanwhile  be  this  alone 

My  care,  that  thro'  his  grace 

1  so  may  run  my  race, 
That  I  in  faith  may  die, 
And  live  eternally. 

938.*      T.  149. 

1  E,  who  Jesus'  patients  are, 
Let  your  hearts  be  tending 
Thither,   where  ye  wish  to  share 
Bliss  that's  never  ending; 
O  may  ye — constantly, 
Wean'd  from  tilings  terrestrial, 
Look  for  joys  celestial. 

2  Fixing  all  our  thoughts  above, 
Where  each  true  believer 

Will,  for  his  redeeming  love, 
Praise  the  Lord  for  ever, 
Here,  by  faith — in  his  death, 
We  find  consolation 
And  complete  salvation. 


and  the  Resurrection  of  the  Body. 


279 


939.*     T.  244. 

HoW  soon,  exalted  Jesus, 
Thou  wilt  to  us  reveal 
Thy  countenance  most  glorious, 
That  none  as  yet  can  tell ; 
So  as  thou  didst  appear 
To  thy  disciples  here ; 
Meanwhile,  by  frequent  visits, 
Us  thy  poor  folPwers  cheer. 

2  Till  then,  thou  wilt  call  over, 
Out  of  thy  family, 
Now  one,  and  then  another, 
To  be  at  rest  with  thee : 
O  grant  us  needful  grace, 
That  we  may  run  our  race 
Rehing  on  thy  mercy, 
Tilfwe  shall  see  thy  face, 

940.      T.  11. 

\j  ORD,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
Be  they  then  at  thy  command; 
Let  me  live  to  thee  alone, 
Then  the  sting  of  death  is  gone. 

2  Whither  should  I,  sinner,  flee, 
Lord,  for  shelter,  but  to  thee  ? 
Thou  hast  gone  before,  in  grace, 
To  prepare  a  resting-place. 

3  Bearing  my  sin's  heavy  load, 
All  thy  steps  were  mark'd  with 

blood, 
From  the  garden  to  the  cross, 
SufF'ring  to  retrieve  our  loss. 

4  By  thy  bitter  agony, 

By  thy  life  pour'd  out  for  me, 

Oh,  let  me,  a  sinner,  find 

In  my  God  a  Friend  most  kind. 

941.*      T.  14. 

WHETHER  the  period  of  this 

life 
Be  long  or  short,  we  know 
'Tis  in  itself  of  no  great  weight, 
We're  pilgrims  here  below. 

2  Thrice  happy  they,  who  in  this 
In  Jesus  Christ  believe,         [time 


And  as  a  living  sacrifice 
To  him  their  bodies  give.* 
*  Rom.  xii.  1. 

3  He  is,  as  long  as  life  shall  last, 
The  Source  of  all  their  bliss, 
And  when  they  from  this  world 

depart, 
They  see  him  as  he  is. 

4  Lord,  may  I  live  to  thee  by  faith, 
To  thee  O  may  I  die, 

For  thine  I  am  in  life  and  death, 
Thine,  thine  eternally. 

942.  T.  97. 

AlTHO'    a  pardon'd    sinner's 

mind 
To  be  with  Christ  is  most  inclin'd, 
Yet,  long  as  he  remaineth  here, 
Be  it  a  day,  a  month,  or  year, 
If  but  his  heart  be  daily  cheer  d 

by  grace, 
With  patience  he  can  run  his  des- 

tin'd  race. 

2  We  in  this  world  no  city  have 
WThere  we  to   fix  our   dwelling 

crave ; 
For,  as  a  trav'iler  on  the  road 
Oft  rests,  but  hath  no  fix'd  abode, 
Life's  comforts  thus  wre  welcome, 

not  pursue, 
But  keep   our  heav'nly  mansion 

still  in  view. 

943.  T. 166. 

JLiORD,  whither  can  I,  sinner, 
flee,  [breast? 

When  I    go   hence,  but   to   thy 
For  I  have  sought  no  other  home, 
For  I  have  found  no  other  rest. 
When  earthly  cares  engross  the 
mind,  [thee, 

And  turn  my  thoughts  aside  from 
Then  the    successive   days    and 

nights 
Seem  long  and  wearisome  to  me. 

2  My  God,  andean  a  needy  child, 
That  loves  thee  in  humility, 


2sa 


Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord, 


From  thy  dear  presence  be  exil'd, 
Or  ever  separated  be? 
O  no,  for  in  thy  wounded  hands 
By  faith  my  name  engrav'd  I  see; 
Firm    and    secure    thy    promise 

stands, 
That  where  thou  art  thy  friends 

shall  be. 

944.      T.  90. 

Xx  age  and  feebleness  extreme, 
Who   shall  a  helpless  worm  re- 
deem ! 
Jesus,  my  only  hope  thou  art, 
Strength  of  my  failing  flesh  and 

heart ! 
O  could  I  catch  a  smile  from  thee, 
And  drop  into  eternity! 

945.*      T.168. 

JVI  AIvE  my  calling  and  election, 
Jesus,  ev'ry  day  more  sure; 
Keep  me  under  thy  direction, 
Till  I,  thro'  thy  godlike  pow'r, 
Unto  endless  glory  raised, 
In  thy  mansions  shall  be  placed: 
When  in  thee  I  end  my  race, 
Weeping  shall  for  ever  cease. 

946.*     T.  37. 

JVL  Y  happy  lot  is  here 
The  Lamb  to  follow; 
Be  this  my  only  care 
Each  step  to  hallow, 
And  thus  await  the  time 
When  Christ  my  Saviour 
Will  call  me  hence,  with  him 
To  live  for  ever. 

947.*     T.  124. 

J.  I1EE  we  love  and  long  to  see, 
Yea,  deal-  Saviour, 
We  desire  to  be  with  thee; 
But  the  favor 

To  have  thee,  tho'  still  unseen, 
Ever  near  us — doth    revive   and 
cheer  us. 


948.      T. 590. 

vi  UR  conversation  is  in  heav'n, 
Whence  also  we  expect  [come, 
The  Lord  our  Saviour  Christ  to 
And  gather  his  elect. 
Then  shall  he  our  vile  body  change, 
And  fashion  it  like  his, 
A  glorious  body,  form'd  for 
realms 


949.*      T.  83. 

CHRIST,    my  Rock,    my   sure 

Defence, 
Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  liveth  ! 
O!    what   pleasing    hopes   from 

thence 
My  believing  heart  deriveth  ! 
Else    death's    long  and    gloomy 

night 
Would  my  guilty  soul  affright. 

2  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Thou  shalt  rise  too,  saith  my  Sa- 
viour ; 

Of  what  should  I  be  afraid! 
I  with  him  shall  live  for  ever. 
Can  the  hkab  forsake  his  limb, 
And  not  draw  me  unto  him  r 

3  Xo,  my  soul  he  cannot  leave,, 
This,  this  is  my  consolation; 
And  my  body  in  the  g-rave 
Rests  in  hope  and  expectation, 
That  this  mortal  flesh  shall  see 
Incorruptibility. 

4  Closely  by  love's  sacred  bands 
I  am  join'd  to  him  already, 
Andmy  faith's  outstretched  hands 
To  embracery  Lord  are  ready  ; 
Death  itself  shall  never  part 
Mine  and  my  Redeemer's  heart. 

5  Flesh   I   bear,    and   therefore 
must 

Unto  dust  be  once  reduced, 
This  I  own,  but  from  the  dust 
I  shall  be  to  life  produced, 
And,  convey'd  to  endless  bliss, 
Live  where  mv  Redeemer  is. 


and  the  Resurrection  of  the  Body 


281 


6  In  my  body,  when  restor'd 
To  the  "likeness  of  his  body, 

I  shall  see  my  God,  my  Lord, 
My  Beloved  in  his  glory  ; 
In  my  flesh  eternally 
My  Redeemer  I  shall  see. 

7  These  mine  eyes  most  certainly 
Shall  behold  and  know  my  Sa- 
viour, 

I,  no  stranger,  no,  ev'n  I, 
Him  to  see  shall  have  the  favor : 
Grieving,  pining  in  that  day 
PLver  shall  be  done  away. 

8  What  here  sickens,  sighs  and 
groans,  [torious; 

There  o'er  death  shall  prove  vic- 
Earthly  here  are  sown  my  bones, 
Heav'nly  they  shall  rise,  and  .glo- 
rious : 
What  is  natural  sown  here, 
Shall  once  spiritual  rise  there. 


4  Teach  us  to  number  so  our  days, 
That  we  apply  to  wisdom's  ways, 
Knowing  how  swift  our  moments 

fly. 

That  all,  both  young  and  old, 
must  die. 


9  Let  us  raise  our  minds  above 
This  world's  lusts,  vain 

tory, 
Cleave  to  him  ev'n  here  in  love, 
Whom  we  hope  to  see  in  glory 
May  our  minds  tend  constantly 
Where  we  ever  wish  to  be. 

950.*     T.  22. 


5  This  is  the  fruit  of  Adam's  fall; 
Death,  like  a  conqu'ror,  seiz'd  on 

all ;  [place 

Sin  gives  him  pow'r,  there  is  no 
Exempt  from  his  continual  chace. 

6  Evil  and  few,  as  Jacob  says, 
Alas !  I  count  my  pilgrim-days ; 
When  God  shall  call  his  servant 

home, 
In  hope  of  joy  I'll  meet  the  tomb. 

7  How  could  I  bear  the  guilt  of 
sin, 

Assailing  me  without,  within, 
Did  I  not  know,  God  gave  his 

Son, 
Who  did  for  all  my  sins  atone! 

transi-  J  8  'Tishe,  my  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
Who  for  my  sins  was  sacrific'd, 
And  rose   triumphant  from  the 

grave, 
That  he    my  soul   from   death 

might  save. 
9  To  him  I  yield  my  life   and 


breath,  [death, 

MY  life  I  now  to  God  resign,        His  love  will  guide  my  soul  thro' 

At  his  decree  I'll  not  repine,  And  hrm%  me   to   that  blissful 

Will   he  prolong    my    mournful  j  Ti7Flace'       -,  . 

^  I  Wnere  I  shall  see  him  face  to  face. 

He'll  help  me,  well  to  end  my  race.  - 10  My  flesh  mean  while  doth  rest 


2 1  go  hence  at  th'  appointed  hour, 
Nor  would  I  wish  to  go  before, 
My  hairs  the  Lord  hath  number' d 

all, 
Without  his  will  not  one  can  fall. 


in  hope, 
|  Till  in  his  likeness  raised  up; 
!  Out  of  his  hands  no  dust  shall  fall, 
j  My  body  he'll  to  life  recall. 

j  11  This  gives  me  comfort  and 
relief, 


;  In  all  my  greatest  pain  and  grief; 
I  He'll  wipe  away  my  ev'ry  tear, 


3  Lord,  what  is  man!  a  clod  of 

earth, 
A  needy  mortal  from  his  birth, 
Brought  nothing  with  him  when  j  When  he  in  Sloi7  s^»  appear 

he  came,  !  12  Humbly,   Lord  Christ,  I  thee 

And  naked   leaves    this    earthly |      address;  [ness; 


frame. 


iAh! 
A  a  2 


clothe  me  in  thy  righteous. 


28* 


Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord, 


Within  thy  wounds  I  crave  a  place, 
There  is  my  only  happiness. 

13  Amen!  thou  sov'reign  God  of : 
love,  [move,  i 

0  grant,  that  when  we  hence  re-( 
Our  souls,  redeemed  by  thy  blood, 
May  find  in  thee  their  sure  abode! 

931.*      T.  22. 

Lj  ORD  Jesus,  Fountain  of  my 

life! 
Sole  comfort  in  this  worl  d  of  strife! 

1  come,  both  weary  and  opprest, 
And  pray,  Lord,  take  my  soul  to 

rest! 

2  When  I  shall  yield  my  dying- 
breath, 

Support  me  by  thy  bitter  death; 
Thy  mercy  is  my  only  plea; 
Thy  bonds  have  gain'd  my  liberty. 

3  By  all  thou  hast  for  me  endur'd, 
Thou  hast  eternal  life  procur'd ; 
Thy  shame,  reproach  and  thorny 

crown, 
Gain'd  for  me  glory  and  renown! 

4  Thy  stripes  have  me,  a  sinner, 
heal'd;  [seal'd; 

My  pardon  with  thy    blood    is 
Thy  agony,  thy  dying  breath 
Redeem'd  me  from  eternal  death. 

5  Unto  my  heart,  when  speech  I 
want, 

The  utt'ranceof  thy  Spirit  grant: 
O  that  my  soul  to  heav'n  may  rise, 
When  death  in  darkness  seals  my 
eyes. 

6  What  songs  of  everlasting  joy 
Shall  mine  and  angels'  tongues 

employ ! 
How  shall  we  to  eternity 
Exalt  thy  love  and  mercy  free ! 

952.      T.  22. 

CHRIST'S    bitter    death   shall 

sweeten  mine; 
My  soul  I  to  his  care  resign ; 


Since  he  laid  down  his  life  for  me. 
He'li  keep  me  to  eternity. 

2  How   glad  am    I,  that  I  have 
known 

What  he  to  ransom  me  hath  done! 
How  glad  am  I,  that  I  believe, 
Die  when  I  will,  he'll  me  receive! 

3  Thanks  be  to  thee,  my  gracious 
Lord, 

That  thou  hast  all  my  curse  en- 
dur'd ; 
Nor  doth  the  grave  to  me  appear 
A  terror,  since  thou  restedst  there. 

953.*      T.  132. 

JESUS,  by  thy  almighty  pow'r 
My  soul  from  death  deliver, 
In  that  important,  awful  hour, 
When  soul  and  body  sever; 
Into  thy  ever  faithful  hand 
My  Spirit  will  I  then  commend, 

1  trust  thou  wilt  receive  it. 

2  Tho'  guilt  would  fill  my  soul 
with  dread, 

Despair  and  consternation, 
I  know  I  need  not  be  afraid, 
Since  Christ  is  my  salvation; 
His   precious   blood,  his  wounds 

and  death, 
Shall,  when   I    draw   my  latest 

breath, 
Be  my  support  and  comfort. 

3  I  of  his  body  am  a  limb, 
This  is  my  consolation ; 

And  death  between  my  soul  and 

him 
Shall  make  no  separation ; 
He  in  me,  I  hi  him  abide  ; 
In  him,  who  for  me  liv'dand  dy'd, 
I've  found  life  everlasting. 

4  Since  he  did  from  the  dead  arise, 
And  then  ascend  victorious, 

I  likewise  in  the  hope  rejoice, 
To  rise  again  more  glorious; 
Thus  free  from  fear,  I  can  in  peace 
Depart  to  see  him  as  he  is, 
And  live  with  him  for  ever. 


and  the  Resurrection  of  the  Body. 


2S3 


954.     T.  582. 

'.THE  spirits  of  the  just, 
Confin'd  in  bodies,  groan, 
Till  death  consigns  the  corpse  to 

dust, 
And  then  the  conflict's  done. 

2  Jesus,  who  came  to  save, 
(The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain,) 
Hath  sanctify'dthe  gloomy  grave, 
And  madeev'n  death  our  gain. 

3  Why  should  we  fear  to  trust 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay  ? 
He'll  raise  our  bodies  from   the 
And  unto  life  convey.  [dust, 

4  Sin's  pardon'd— I'ni  secure; 
Death  hath  no  sting  beside: 
The  law    gives   sin    condemning 
But  Jesus  for  me  dy'd.      [pow'r, 

5  God  gives  the  victory; 
To  him  due  thanks  be  paid; 

For  we  are  conqu'rors  when  we 

die, 
Thro'  Christ  our  living  Head. 

955.*      T.  151. 

yV  HEN  I  shall  gain  permission 
To  leave  this  mortal  tent, 
And  get  from  pain  dismission, 
Jesus !  thyself  present ; 
And  let  me,  when  expiring, 
Recline  upon  thy  breast, 
Thus  I  shall  be  acquiring 
Eternal  life  and  rest. 

956.*      T.  232. 

IiORD,  let  thy  blest   angelic 

bands 
Convey  my  soul  into  thy  hands, 
When  soul  and  body  sever; 
My  body,  tho'  reduc'd  to  dust, 
Thou  wilt  (O  Lord,  I  frrmlytrust) 
Once  raise  to  live  for  ever. 
Then  shall  I  see  thee  face  to  face, 
In  everlasting  joy  and  peace, 
And  sing,  with  all  the  saints  above, 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love. 


O  Christ,  my  Lord,  ;|:  I'll  thee 

adore 
Here,  and  above,  for  evermore. 

957.      T.  582. 

C  OXFIDING  in  thy  name, 

Jesus,  the  church's  Head, 

We  give  to  earth  the  breathless 

frame, 
Rememb'ring  thou  wast  dead: 
A  bitter  death  indeed 
Was  thine,  O  Lamb  of  God: 
But  from  the  curse  thou  hast  us 

freed, 
By  thy  atoning  blood. 

2  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 

O  grave,  thy  victory  ? 

He  that  believes    in    Christ  can 

sing: 
"  He  hath  redeemed  me!" 
Trusting  in  him  by  faith 
We  now  the  vict'ry  gain ; 
In  him  we  triumph  over  death,, 
Who  for  us  rose  again. 

958.      T.  102. 

WHERE  is   this  infant?    It  is 

gone! 
To   whom  ?  To   Jesus  who   re- 

deem'd  it. 
It  now  appears  before  his  throne, 
Where  he  continues  still totend  it, 
His  favor — for  ever 
It  proves,  he  doth  bear 
This  lamb  in  his  bosom,  'tis  safe 

in  his  care. 

2  He  took  such  in  his  arms  on 
earth,  [vor ; 

And  show'd  to  them  peculiar  fa- 
Hence  we  may  know,  that  from 

their  birth 
He  is  their  ever  gracious  Saviour  ! 
He  gave  them, — he  takes  them, 
Whene'er  he  sees  best 
For  them  to  come  to  him,  and 

with  him  to  rest. 

3  This  infant  rests  now  happily 
In  Christ  the  Source  of  our  sal- 
vation ! 


284 


Of  Christ's  Comifl! 


to  Judgment, 


Rejoicing-  to  eternity, 

Join  1d  to  the  perfect  congregation . 

The  body, — we  bury; 

We  know,  that  from  pain  [again. 

Released  we  once  shall  behold  it 

959.*      T.  39. 

t V  HEN  children,  released  from 

all  that's  distressing, 
Are  called  to  heaven,  O  that's  a 

great  blessing! 
Removed  from  danger  and  woe, 

they  for  ever 
Rejoice  in  the  presence  of  Jesus 

their  Saviour. 

960.      T.  14. 

XX  OW  sweetly  this  our  brother 

sleeps, 
Enjoying  endless  peace,         [lay, 
The  grave,   wherein    his  Saviour 
Is  now  his  resting  place. 

2  Nought  can  disturb  this  heir 

of  life, 
All  worldly  cares  are  fled  ; 
To  be  with  Christ  was  his  desire, 
And  he's  now  perfected. 

961.*      T.  14. 

XJLEST  soul,  how  sweetly  dost 

thou  rest, 
From  ev'ry  toil  and  care, 


Enjoying  now,  on  Jesus'  breast, 
Bliss  far  beyond  compare ! 

2  His  sufferings  have  deliver'd 
thee 

From  mis'ry,  woe  and  death; 
His  word,  "'Tis  finish'd!"prov'd 

to  be 
The  triumph  of  thy  faith. 

3  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  re- 
mains 

In  hope  committed  be! 

Until  the  body  chang'd  obtains 

Blest  immortality. 

962.*      T.  483. 

±.\  OW  rest  in  peace; 

Our  pray'rs,  when  dying,  thee  at- 
tended, 

Thou'st  ended 

Thy  mortal  life,  and  now  always 

Beholdest  Jesus  face  to  face; 

The  holy  angels  did  convey 

Thy  soul  to  realms  of  endless 
day, 

There  bless  thee,  God  the  Father, 
and  the  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  Jehovah  Three 
in  One, 

Thou  there  ador'st  the  Lamb  that 
sitteth  on  the  throne. 


XXXIX.   Of  Christ's 

963.*      T.  132. 

1  IS  sure  that  awful  time  wiii 
come, 
When  Christ,  the  Lord  of  glory, 
Shall  from  his   throne  give  men 

their  doom, 
And  change  things  transitory: 
This  will   strike  dumb  each  im- 
pious jeer, 
When  all  will  be  consum'd  by  fire, 
And  heav'n  and  earth  dissolved. 
2    rise  wak'ning  trumpet  all  shall 

hear, 
The  dead  shall  then  be  raised. 


Coming  to  Judgment. 

And  'fore  the  judgment-seat  ap- 
pear, 
On  th'  right  and  left  hand  placed; 
Those  in  the  body  at  that  time 
Shall,  in  a  manner  most  sublime, 
Endure  a  transmutation. 

3  Woe  then  to  him,  that  hath  de- 
spis'd 

God's  word  and  revelation, 

And  here  done  nothing  but  de- 
vis 'd 

His  lust's  gratification ; 

Then  how  confounded  will  he 
stand, 


Of  Christ's  Coming  to  Judgment. 


285 


When   he   must    go    at   Christ's 

command, 
To  everlasting-  torment! 

4  When  all  with  awe  shall  stand 
around, 

To  hear  then-  doom  allotted, 

O  may  my  worthless    name   he 

found 
In  the  Lamb's  book  unblotted; 
Grant   me   that  firm,    unshaken 

faith 
That   thou,   ray  Saviour,  by  thy 

death 
Hast  purchas'd  my  salvation. 

5  Before  thou  shalt  as  Judge  ap- 
pear, 

Plead  as  my  Intercessor; 
And  on  that  awful  day  declare 
That  I  am  thy  confessor, 
Then   bring-  me  to  that  blessed 

place 
Where  I  shall  see,  with  open  face, 
The  glory  of  thy  kingdom. 

6  O  Jesus,  shorten  the  delay, 
And  hasten  thy  salvation, 

That  we  may  see  that  glorious 

day 
Produce  a  new  creation : 
Lord  Jesus,  come,  our  Judge  and 

King, 
Come,    change    our    mournful 

notes,  to  sing 
Thy  praise  for  ever!  Amen. 

964.      T.  5S1. 

XI ARK!  the  trump   of  God  is 

heard, 
And  th'  archangel's  voice  on  high; 
Yea,  the  Lord  himself  descends 
With  a  shout  that  rends  the  sky; 
Lo!  the  bars  of  death  are  burst, 
See  the  dead  in  Christ  rise  first ; 

2  His  blest  people,  still  on  earth, 
In  a  moment  chang'd,  all  rise 
In  the   clouds,  caught  up   with 

them, 
Meet  their  Saviour  in  the  skies  ; 


Fears  and  doubts  are  far  remov'd, 
Him   they   see,    whom  here  they 
lov'd. 

3  See  this  transient  mortal  life 
Swallow'd  up  eternally! 
Death,    O    death,    where   is   thy 

sting  ? 
Where,  O  grave,  thy  victory  ? 
Thanks  to  God,  thro'  Christ  we 

have 
Yict'ry  over  death  and  grave. 

4  Now  all  tears  are  wip'd  away : 
Free  from    curse  and  free  from 

pain, 
All  Christ's  people  now  with  him 
Kings  and  priests  for  ever  reign. 
Henceforth  his  unbounded  grace 
Is  their  theme  of  endless  praise. 

5  In  the  hope  of  all  this  joy, 
Brethren,  let  us  still  be  found; 
Stedfast  in  the  faith  of  Christ, 
May  we  all  in  love  abound, 

Till  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 
Live  with  him  for  evermore. 

965.      T.  585. 

\u  O !  hecometh !  countless  trum- 
pets 

Christ's  appearance  usher  in ! 

'Midst  ten  thousand  saints  and 
angels 

See  our  Judge  and  Saviour  shine! 

Hallelujah!  iR:  [Lamb! 

Welcome,  welcome,    slaughter'd 

2  Now  the  song  of  all  the  saved, 
Worthy  is  the  Lamb !  resounds : 
Now  resplendent  shine  his  nail- 

prints, 
Ev'ry  eye  shall  see  his  wounds ! 
They  who  pierc'd  him  :[|: 
Shall  at  his  appearing  wail. 

3  Ev'ry  island,  sea  and  mountain, 
Earth  and  heaven  flee  away; 

All  his  enemies  confounded 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  his  day: 
Come  to  judgment!  :JJ: 
Stand  before  the  Son  of  Man ! 


286 


Of  Christ's  Coming  to  Judgment. 


4  All  who  love  him  view  his  glory, 
In  his  bright,  once  marred  face  : 
Jesus  cometh,  all  his  people 
Now  their  heads  with   gladness 

raise : 
Happy  mourners ! :{(': 
Lo,  on  clouds  he  comes !  becomes! 

5  See  redemption,  long  expected, 
On  that  awful  day  appear ; 

All  his  people,  once  despised, 
Joyful  meet  him  in  the  air: 
Hailelujah!:|]:  [comes! 

Now   the  promis'd   kingdom 

966.      T.  590. 

My    faith    shall    triumph   o?er 

the  grave, 
And  trample  on  the  tombs  ; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes  : 
Ere  long  I  know  he  shall  appear 
In  pow'r  and  glory  great; 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

2  Then,  tho'  the  worms  my  flesh 
devour, 

And  make  my  corpse  their  prey, 
I  know  I  shall  arise  with  pow'r 
On  the  last  judgment-day: 
When  God  shall  stand  upon  the 

earth, 
llim  these  mine  eyes  shall  see, 
My  flesh  shall  feel  a  second  birth, 
And  ever  with  him  be. 

3  Then  his  own  hand  shall  wipe 
the  tears 

From  ev'ry  weeping  eye ; 

And  pains,  and  groans,  andgriefs, 

and  fears, 
Shall  cease  eternally;  [long 

How  long,  dear   Saviour,  O  how 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Oil,  hasten  thy  appearance,  Lord, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

967.      T.  14. 

\Y  HEN  rising  from  the  bed  of 

death, 
O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 


1  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
Oh,  how  shall  I  appear  J 

2  If  yet,   while   pardon  may  be 
found, 

Thy  mercy  I've  not  sought, 

My    heart    with   inward   horros 

shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought  : 

3  That  thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  stand 
In  majesty  severe,  [disclos'd 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul; 
How  then  shall  I  appear  ? 

4  But  thou  declarest  in  thy  word, 
That  sinners  who  to  thee, 
While  here  they  live,   repenting 
Shall  live  eternally.  [turn, 

5  Grant,  that  I  never  may  despair 
Full  pardon  to  obtain,  [soul, 
Since  Jesus  Christ,  to  save  my 
Upon  the  cross  was  slain. 

968.      T. 166. 

According  to  my  state  on 

earth 
Will  the  decisive  sentence  be ; 
They  who  have  felt  the   second 

birth, 
The  second  death  shall  never  see; 
But  if  from  hence  I  take  my  flight 
A  captive  to  the  tyrant  sin, 
Farewell  to  ev'ry  cheering  light, 
A  scene  of  darkness  must  begin. 

969.*      T.  592. 

TTfflS  transient  world  is  not  cur 

home, 
No  soul  finds  here  or  rest,  or  bliss; 
The  man  by  this  vain  world  o'er- 

come, 
j  Will  of  salvation  surely  miss : 
]  Jesus  alone  yields  comfort  true, 
j  Jesus  is  pleasure  void  of  pain; 
i  His  mercies  ev'ry  day  are  new, 
His  friendship's'fire  doth  still  re- 
main.  [bappy  are 

The  scorn 'd  selected  few  thrice 
Who  have  in  Jesus'  love  and  grace 
a  share. 


Of  Christ's  Coining  to  Judgment. 


237 


2  Ills  sname  to   all   will  be  dis- 

play'd, 
However  specious  here  his  dress, 
VVfio  is  not  in  the  robearray'd 
Of  Jesus'  perfect  righteousness  ; 
V/ho  of  Christ's  fulness  ne'er  re- 

ceiv'd, 
Will  tremble  at  the  judgment-day; 
However  righteo us  here  believ'd, 
Then  naked  must  he  go  away ; 
Haste  then  to  Jesus  Christ ;  thrice 

happy  they 
Who  to  the  mercy-seat  have  found 

their  way! 

970.*     T.  22. 

HeJOICE,    thou    happy   little 

flock, 
Which  grounded  firm   on  Christ 

the  Rock, 
Shalt  dwell  with  him   in  lasting 

day,  [away. 

When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass 

2  Who  doth  not  turn  to  him  while 

here,  [fear 

And   love  him  truly,  shall  with 
And  trembling,   seek  a  sheltering 

place, 
To  hide  himself  from  Jesus'  face. 

3  May  Christ   continue  still    to 
keep, 

To  feed  and  tend  his  dear-bought 

sheep, 
Until  his  ransom'd  flock  shall  be 
Gather'd  to  him  eternally. 

4  Help  us,  O  Lord,  to  watch  and 
pray, 

That  we  be  ready  ev'ry  day, 

To  stand  before  thee  thro'  thy 

grace, 
And  in  thy  kingdom  hare  a  place. 

971.*     T.  16. 

JUDGE  me  now,  my  God  and 

Saviour, 
Bv'n  before  the  judgment-day ; 
Then  to  me,  a  worm,  thy  favor 
Thro'  eternity  display. 


972.*     T.  205. 


ARE    you    form'd    a    creature 

new, 
Cieans'd  by  Jesus'precious  blood, 
Czn  you  Christ  in  spirit  view, 
Reconcil'd  by  him  to  God; 
Rise,  to    meet  the  Bridegroom, 

Mingle  with  the  virgin-row, 
Have  you  oil,  you  need  not  fear. 
Tho'  this  moment  he  appear. 

2  Rise,  go  forth    to   meet    the 
Lamb, 

Slumber  not,  'midst  worldly  carej 
Let  your  lamps  be  all  on  flame, 
For  his  coming  now  prepare  : 
Then  whene'er  ye  hear  the  cry, 
Lo,   the    Bridegroom    drawetk 

nigh, 
You  will  not  confounded  be, 
But  can  meet  him  cheerfully. 

3  Let  us  walk  the  narrow  way, 
Watchful,    cheerful,    free    from 

toil, 
Trim  our  lamps  from  day  to  day, 
Adding-  still  recruits  of  oil ; 
Doubly  doth  the  Spirit  rest 
On  his  happy,  peaceful  breast, 
Who  himself  to  praying  gives, 
Who  a  life  of  watching  lives. 

973.*      T.  588. 

1  E  virgins,  be 
Girt  with  alacrity; 
At  midnight  cometh  he: 
Cease  all  your  mourning, 
The  Lord  will  be  returning, 
Him  ye  shall  see 
In  majesty. 

2  Now  ready  stand, 
Yea,  always  ready  stand; 
The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand : 
Sleep  not,  nor  slumber, 
Let  nothing  you  encumber, 
But  ready  stand ; 
He  is  at  hand. 


2SS 


Of  the  Church  Triumphant*  and 


974.*     T.  244. 


JrREPARE  your  lamps,  stand 

ready, 
Your  vessels  fill  with  oil; 
Be  clean  in  soul  and  body, 
Your  wishes  then  can't  fail : 
Hark,  His  the  midnight  cry, 
"  The  bridegroom  draweth  nigh," 
Arise,  go  forth  to  meet  him, 
With  songs  of  praise  and  joy. 


975.*      T.  580. 

O    LORD  of  glory,   grant,  we 

pray, 
That  each  with  ardent  longing 

may 
At  all  times  ready  be ; 
In    faith   and   love    preserve   us 

sound, 
O  let  us  day  and  night  be  found 
Joyful  to  meet  and  welcome  thee. 


XL.   Of  the  Church  Triumphant,  and  the  Glory  of 
Eternal  Life. 

976.     T. 159. 

MoUNT  Zion,  where  the  Lamb 

of  God, 
Who  for  our  sins  aton'd,    [blood, 
And  bought  us  by  his  precious 
For  ever  is  enthron'd;  [bride 

Where  his  redeem'd  and  chosen 
Thro'  endless  ages  shall  reside, 
Is  here,  thro'  faith  in  Jesus'  name, 
Our  joy  and  final  aim. 

2  Jerusalem,  the  church  above, 
Now  triumphs  over   death, 
And  when  we,  perfected  in  love, 
Shall  once  resign  our  breath, 
We  shall,  with  all  the  saints  in 

light, 
In  cheerful  songs  of  praise  unite, 
And  with  his  chosen  evermore 
His  saving  name  adore. 

3  Beliver'd  from  this  mortal  clay, 
Prom  sorrow,  sin,  and  pain, 
We  shall  with  Christ,  in  lasting 
True  holiness  obtain.  [day, 
Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  fervent 


pray'r, 
Us  needy  sinners  all  prepare, 
By  faith  in  thee  to  end  our  race, 
And  to  behold  thy  face. 

977.*     T.  97. 

i  1  OW  greatly  doth  my  soul  re- 
joice, [choice, 
That  bv  mv  faithful  Shepherd's 


My  name  is  certainly  enroll'd 
Among  the  sheep  of  his  blest  fold! 
May  1  by  nothing  e'er  be  drawn 
aside,  [bride. 

But  be  a  happy  member  of  his 

2  My  faith  victorious  now  doth 
rise 

Above  all  earthly  vanities, 
And  hath  Jerus'lem  full  in  view, 
That  holy  city,  fair  and  new; 
Thro'  faith  in  Christ  I  am  God's 

child  and  heir, 
And  shall  the  glories  of  his  king- 
dom share. 

3  Then  all  old  things  will  pass 
away, 

And  a  new  scene  itself  display; 
We  wait  for  thee,  Immanuel, 
Come  soon,  thy  majesty  reveal : 
Our  voices  then  in  higher  strains 

shall  raise 
A  joyful  Hallelujah  to  thy  praise 

978.      T.  14. 

JL  HERE  is  a  house   not  made 

with  hands, 
Eternal,  and  above; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  it  shall  hence  remove. 

2  My  Saviour  by  his  saying  grace 

Prepareth  me  for  heav'n ; 

And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 

Hath  his  own  Spirit  giv'n. 


the  Glory 

faith 


of  Eternal  Life. 


3  We  walk  by 

come, 
Faith  lives  upon  his  word; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy 
But  we  had  rather  see :  [grace ; 
We  would   be   absent  from   the 

flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 


289 
own   blood  and 


979.*     T.  585, 

JESUS'  life  of  grief  and  sorrows, 
All  his  sufF 'rings,  death  and  pain, 
Prove  in  life  our  consolation, 
And  in  death  our  joy  remain. 
Hallelujah!  :||: 

Christ's   our  Life,  hence  death  is 
gain. 

2  On  his  precious  death  and  merit 
All  our  hopes  are  safely  built; 
We  rejoice  in  his  salvation, 
Freed    from    sin's     condemning 
Sing  his  triumphs,  :|:  [guilt, 
'Twas  for  us  his  blood  was  spilt! 

3  Jesus  yieldeth  up  his  spirit, 
Lo,  he  bows  his  head  and  dies! 
From  his  death  we  life  inherit, 
Hence  our  happiness  takes  rise; 
We  now  glory  :||; 

Only  in  this  sacrifice. 

4  Jesus'  body,  once  interred, 
Sanctifies  his  brethren's  rest, 
And  the  place  which  keeps  their 

bodies,  [Guest, 

Since  earth  iodg'd  that  heav'nly 
Now  is  hallow'd;  :||: 
We  lie  down  in  hope  most  blest. 

5  Our  Redeemer  rose  victorious, 
O  what  joy  doth  this  afford! 
Lasting  bliss  awaits  us  yonder, 
Rais'd  to  glory,  like  our  Lord; 
Blessed  Saviour,  :||: 
Ever  be  by  us  ador'd! 


of  joys  to   Pleading   thine 
merit; 
Here,  our  faith  rests  on  thy  grace, 
There,  in  glory,  :||: 
We  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

7  Jesus  !  at  thy  blesl  appearing, 
Freed  from  weakness,  grief  and 

pain, 
We,  restored  to  thy  likeness, 
Once  shall  join  thy  happy  train; 
Make  us  ready,  :fl: 
Lord,  thy  glory  to  obtain! 


980.*      T.  58. 

XXAPPY  I  am,  yet  o'er  my  hap- 
piness 

Can  ne'er  rejoice  butwith  a  blush- 
ing face,  [wonder 

For  it  is  mere  mercy,  remains   a 

Of  Christ's  long  suff'ring,  when 
thereon  I  ponder, 

Now  and  always  ; 

2  In  the  glorious  presence 
Of  God  ray  Saviour, 

Tho'  with  abasement,  this  great 
truth  I'll  ever 

Own  to  his  praise: 

3  That  his  incarnation, 
His  bitter  passion, 

And  meritorious  death  procur'd 
salvation,  And  life  for  me. 

4  In  his  great  atonement 
I'll  trust  unshaken, 

Until  I  once  to  see  him  shall  be 
taken,  Whom  here  I  love. 

5  Grant  to  me,  Lord  Jesus, 
The  special  favor, 
Depending   on    thy    grace   both 

now  and  ever,     To  look  to  thee; 


6  In  that  ever  lovely, 
Heart-piercing  figure, 
As  for  us   bearing  justice  in  its 

rigor,  Upon  the  cross. 

7  What  ecstatic  pleasure 
6  Conqu'ring  Lord,  toheav'n  as-   Shall  I  then  savor, 


cended 
Tp  prepare  for  us  a  place, 


When  face  to  face  beholding  thee 
for  ever,  So  as  thou  art! 

Bb 


290 


Of  the  Church  Triumphant,  and 


8  On  what  joys  celestial 
Shall  I  be  feasting-, 

When,  in  thy  presence  from  all 
labor  resting",     I  sabbath  keep! 

9  O!  what  songs  of  praises 
Will  then  in  heaven 

Resound,  when  all  the  ransom'd 
souls  thanksgiving 

To  Jesus  bring! 

10  Lamb,  once  slain  for  sinners, 
Receive  our  praises, 

Honor  and  glory  from  all  choirs 
and  classes, 

To  thee  they're  due. 

11  Now  let  all  say  Amen, 
The  Lord  be  praised, 

In  heav'n  and  earth  his  name  for 
ever  blessed 

By  all  that  breathe ! 

981.*      T.  205. 

\J  EXALT  and  praise  the  Lord, 
Laud  his  name  for  evermore, 
Gratefully  with  one  accord, 
With  the  angels  him  adore; 
Thank  him  for  the  faithfulness 
Wherewith  he  his  witnesses, 
Who  in  heav'n  are  perfected, 
Thro'  great  tribulation  led. 

2  Here  by  Jesus'  precious  blood, 
Cleans'd  from  sin  and  render 'd 

chaste, 
They,  as  ministers  of  God, 
Him  by  word  and  deed  confest; 
In  their  Lord's  reproach  a  share, 
Hated  by  the  world,  they  bare, 
Now  they,  with  th'  angelic  train, 
Praise  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 

3  They  with  patience  having-  run 
Their  appointed  race,  in  hope 
Of  the  prize,  at  last  the  crown 
Have  obtain'd,  for  them  laid  up ; 
Now  they  serve  the  Lamb  of  God, 
(Having-  in  his  precious  blood, 
Wasli'd   their   robes    and    made 

them  white,) 
In  hbi  temple  day  and  night. 


4  In  fine,  spotless  linen  drest# 
Palms  of  victory  they  bear, 
By  no  sorrows  e'er  opprest, 
Unmolested  now  by  care, 

Free  from  hunger,  thirst  and  heat. 
They,  possessing  joys  complete, 
Unto  living-  fountains  led, 
By  the  Lamb  himself  are  fed. 

5  Since  we  likewise  may  attain 
To  this  happiness  thro'  grace, 
And,  by  foll'wing  Jesus,  gain 
With  the  saints  in  heav'n  a  place; 
May  we  tread  the  narrow  path, 
Not  unfruitful  in  the  faith, 

And  unto  the  end  endure, 
Making-  our  election  sure. 

6  May  we  always  have  in  view 
The  example  of  our  Lord, 
Faithfully  his  steps  pursue, 
Giving  heed  unto  his  word; 

In  our  bodies,  while  we've  breath, 
May  we  bear  about  his  death, 
That  his  life  may  even  here 
In  our  mortal  flesh  appear. 

7  Let  us  call  to  mind  with  joy 
Those  who  have  before  us  g-one, 
Who  obtain'd  the  victory 
Thro'  the  blood  of  Christ  alone; 
That  we  all  may  zealously 
Imitate  their  constancy, 

Till  we  too  the  prize  receive, 
And  with  them  in  glory  live. 

982.*     T.  166. 

U  NTO  ourselves   with  deepest 

awe 
The  spirits  of  the  righteous 
We  represent,  and  comfort  draw 
From  hence,  when  trials   fright 

us; 
Rejoicing-,  we  behold  them  now, 
In  Jesus'  presence  blessed, 
From  the  church  militant  below 
To  the  triumphant  raised. 

2  There  sits  the  princely  company 
Of  those,  who  did  surrender, 
For  Jesus'  sake,  most  willingly 
Their  lives  and  worldly  grandeur; 


the  Glory  of  Eternal  Life. 


291 


Undaunted   meeting    fire    and 

sword, 
No  toils  too  great  esteemed, 
If  they   to   preach  his  precious 

word 
By  him  were  worthy  deemed. 

3  All  who  in  Jesus'  presence  live 
Remov'd  from  mortal  vision, 
The  crown  of  righteousness  re- 
ceive, 

In  endless  life's  fruition; 

They   are  now  with  the  Lord  at 

home; 
Our  humble  expectation 
Is,  that  he'll  let  us  also  come 
To  join  that  congregation. 

983.*     T.  71. 

WHAT  shall  I  feel,  when  I 
The  glorious  choirs  espy 
In  bliss  unceasing! 
Already  in  my  heart 
Rays  from  bright  Salem  dart, 
With  hopes  most  pleasing. 

2  I  hear  th'  enraptur'd  song 
Rais'd  by  the  blessed  throng 
Of  the  redeemed  : 
Seated  upon  the  throne, 
The  Lamb  once  slain,  alone 
Is  worthy  deemed. 

o  Rejoice,  my  soul,  thou  soon, 
When  here  thy  race  is  run, 
Shalt  have  the  favor 
To  go  and  join  the  blest, 
And  there  at  home  to  rest 
With  Christ,  thy  Saviour. 

4  Then  shall  our  woe  and  grief 
Find  a  most  sure  relief 

In  joys  unbounded: 
Triumphant  songs  shall  be 
To  the  blest  Trinity 
For  ever  sounded. 

5  How  blest,  when  we  can  say, 
All  else  is  fled  away, 

And  love  prevaileth! 
No  longer  faith  and  hope 
We  need  to  bear  us  up, 
Love  never  faileth. 


6  See,  how  the  victors  go 
In  raiment  white  as  snow, 
With  glory  crowned ! 

He  grants  to  them,  thro'  grace, 
Around  his  throne  a  place, 
On  whom  death  frowned. 

7  The  Bridegroom  now  appears, 
He  wipes  off  all  our  tears, 

And  ends  all  sadness; 
To  him  I  had  resign'd 
Myself,  and  now  am  join'd 
In  perfect  gladness. 

8  O  Lord,  grant  my  request, 
To  be  in  heav'n  at  rest, 
When  'tis  thy  pleasure; 
Then,  to  eternity, 

I  ne'er  shall  parted  be 
From  thee,  my  Treasure. 

9  At  thy  thro'-pierced  feet 
I'll  humbly  take  my  seat, 
There's  heav'n 's  enjoyment: 
To  give  thee  thanks  and  praise, 
For  all  thy  love  and  grace, 

Be  my  employment. 

10  While  here,  I  live  by  faith* 
Relying  on  thy  death, 

For  thou'rt  my  Saviour ; 
There  I  shall  sweetly  rest^ 
Reclining  on  thy  breast. 
In  peace  for  ever. 

984.      T.  136. 

My  Lord  and  God! 
Who  hast  for  me  atoned, 
And  in  death's  agony  for  me  hasjfc 
groaned ; 

1  weep  for  joy, 

And  raise  my  feeble  song, 

For  both  in  life  and  death  tins 

meditation 
Proves   unto   me   a   sweet  and 

strength'ning  consolation; 
My  pardon's   sealed    with   thy 

blood, 
My  Lord!  my  God! 

2  The  time  will  come, 
When  endless  consolation 


293 


Of  the  Church  Triumphant,  and 


Will  be  their  lot,  who  wait  for 
Christ's  salvation. 

"  lam  redeem'd," 

Saith  a  believing*  heart ; 

"  Ev'nhere  the  Lord,  whose  mer- 
cy never  endeth, 

Wipes  oft  my  tears  away,  and  all 
my  steps  attendcth; 

The  time,  to  be  with  him  at  home, 

At  last  will  come." 

3  Come  soon,  O  come, 

Ye  hours,  wherein  for  ever, 

With  hosts  of  saints  I  too  shall 
have  the  favor 

To  see  my  Lord! 

With  joy  I  for  him  wait; 

Who  knows  but  I  this  day  may 
leave  the  body, 

Call'd  forth  to  "meet  the  Bride- 
groom :  may  he  find  me  ready ; 

1  long  to  be  with  him  at  home; 
Come  soon.,  O  come  ! 

4  O  happy  lot! 

To  live  with  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
There  to  behold  his  countenance 

for  ever; 
In  songs  of  joy 
His  holy  name  to  praise; 
To  thank  him  for  our  blessed 

consummation, 
And    view    his    wounds,    those 

pledges  of  complete  salvation, 
All  pain  and  sorrow  then  forgot; 
O  happy  lot ! 

98j.*      T.  149. 

O  HOW  excellent  and  fair, 
Great  beyond  all  measure, 
Will  to  us  our  lot  appear, 
And  how  rich  our  treasure, 
When  we  see — bodily 
Our  beloved  Saviour, 
As  he  is  for  ever  ! 

2  Countless  hosts  before  God's 
throne, 

(Where  the  Lamb  resideth, 
And,  as  God  and  Man,  his  own 
To  life's  fountain  guided), ) 
Now  possess — perfect  bliss, 


Which  to  us  is  wanting, 
And  for  which  we're  punting. 

3  What  here  sickness,  sighs  and 
groans, 

There  will  prove  victorious; 
Earthly  here  are  sown  our  bones, 
They  shall  rise  most  glorious; 
Death  and  woe — ev'ry  foe 
Which  us  here  annoyed, 
There  will  be  destroyed. 

4  May  this  ever  blessed  hope 
Fill  our  hearts  with  gladness, 
And,  'midst  weakness,  bear  us  up, 
Till  from  sin  and  sadness 

We  shall  be — wholly  free, 

And  above  for  ever 

Praise  our  gracious  Saviour. 

986.*      T.  594. 

WlIEN,    O  when  shall  I  have 


the  favor 


[day 


To  see  th'  approach  of  those  blest 
When  I  shall  welcome  my  dear 
Saviour  [lays  ? 

With  solemn  strains,  with  joyful 
How  blest  will  then  be  my  condi- 
tion, [see! 
When  in  my  flesh  I  Christ  shall 
Tho'  happy  in  his  love's  fruition 
Ev'n  here,  1  long  with  him  to  be. 

2  What  heav'nly  joy  and  conso- 
lation 
This  hope  affords  unto  my  heart, 
That  Christ,  the  God  of  my  sal- 
vation, 
Will  me  receive,  when  I  depart! 
Then  in  his  presence  I  for  ever, 
With  the  redeem'd  shall  sing  his 
praise; 

0  Lord,  I  long  to  have  that  favor, 
To  leave  this  world  and  see  thy 

face. 

987.*      T.  83. 

\Y  HEX  departed  once  in  peace, 

1  shall  have  the  grace  and  favor 
To  behold  him  face  to  face, 

|  Whom  I  love,  ev'nGod  my  Saviour: 


the  Glory  of  Eternal  Life. 


298 


Then  I  shall  for  evermore 
Him  in  endless  joy  adore. 

2  When  I  once  shall  favor'd  be, 
To  enjoy  in  fullest  measure, 
What  his  sufferings  gain'dfor  me, 
And    salvation's    blood-bought 

treasure, 
With  what  rapture  shall  I  sing 
Hallelujah  to  my  King! 

988.*     T.  119. 

O   WHAT  joy,  :fl: 

0  what  joy  awaiteth  met 

1  rejoice  in  expectation, 
That  I  in  my  flesh  shall  see 
Him,  the  God  of  my  salvation, 
And  behold  the  Lord  in  endless 
As  he  is.  :[|:  [bliss, 

2  Yea,  Amen!  :fl: 
Pardon'd  sinners  here  rejoice 
In  this  hope  and  consolation, 
Till  we  shall  with  sweeter  voice 
Sing  in  the  great  Congregation, 
Thou,   O  Lamb,  hast  brought  us 

nigh  to  God, 
By  thy  blood!  & 

989.*     T.  45. 

JJJ.Y  lotof  grace — will  be  always 
Beyond  description  blessed ; 
Yea,  the  bliss  I  shall  enjoy 
Cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Him  I  shall  see — whose  love  to 
My  heart  hath  captivated;      [me 
From  his  presence  I  no  more 
Shall  be  separated. 

990.*      T.  208. 

W  HAT  hast  thou,  Lord  Jesus, 
To  redeem  and  bless  us, 
For  us  undergone! 
Here  we  know  but  partly. 
But  there  will  be  shortly 
More  of  this  depth  known  ; 
When  above — we  shall  remove, 
And  shall  live  with  thee  for  ever, 
Our  beloved  Saviour. 
2  I  am  lost  in  wonder, 
When  I  duly  ponder,. 


Jesus,  on  thy  grace i 
That  I  shall  in  glory 
Evermore  adore  thee; 
And  that,  face  to  face, 

1  shall  see— eternally 

Thee,  the  God  of  my  salvation, 

0  what  consolation ! 

991.  T.  14. 

Kj  OME,  Lord,  and  warm  eack 

languid  heart, 
Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue ; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care, 
And  discord  there  shall  cease; 
And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free, 
Shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

992.  T.  14. 

IlAPPY   the   souls    to   Jesus 

join'd, 
And  sav'd  by  grace  alone; 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heav'n  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church   above  no    other 
theme 

But  Jesus'  love  doth  know ; 

In  joyful  hymns  they  praise  his 

We  do  the  same  below.        [name, 

3  Him  in  his  glorious  realm  they 
praise, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  j 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  his  grace : 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

993.  T.  14/ 

1  HERE  where  my  blessed  Jesus 
reigns, 
In  heav'n's  unmeasur'd  space, 

1  shall  a  long  eternity 
Spend  in  ne'er-ceasing  praise. 

2  Dear  Jesus,  ev'ry  smile  of  thine 
Will  fresh  endearments  bring; 

b  2 


394     Of  the  Church  Triumphant,  and  Eternal  Life. 


And  thousand  tastes  of  new  de- 
From  all  thy  gTaces  spring,  [light 

3  Haste,  my  Beloved,  fetch  my 
Up  to  thy  blest  abode;  [soul 

Haste,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  be 
With  thee,  my  Lord  and  God. 

994.      T.  14. 

ixOD  hath  laid  up  in  heav'n  for 
A  crown  which  cannot  fade ;  [me 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great 
Will  place  it  on  my  head.       [day, 

2  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  de- 
This  prize  for  me  alone,       [creed 
But  all  that  love  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

995.*     T.  205. 

AMEN,  yea,  Hallelujah! 
Jesus,  praise  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
That  a  place  for  me,  thro'  grace, 
Is  by  thee  prepar'd  in  heav'n : 
Ah,  how  blest  will  be  my  case, 
When  I  shall  behold  thy  face, 
And,  from  pain  and  sorrow  free, 
Live  for  evermore  with  thee! 

996.  T. 114. 

A  HE  just  made  perfect,  who  in 
glory  seated  [nal  bliss, 

Around  God's  throne  enjoy  eter- 
Behold  our  God  and  Saviour  as 
he  is.  [permitted 

Ah,  when  shall  I  poor  trav'ller  be 
To  join  that  happy  num'rous  com- 
pany, [to  see! 
And  my  Redeemer  face  to  face 

997.  T.  244. 

\V  HEN  we  shall  see  our  Jesus, 
And  thankful  him  adore, 
What  rapture  then  will  seize  us! 
We  meet  to  part  no  more; 
Our  Lord,  with  matchless  grace, 
Will  to  his  glory's  praise, 
'Midst  joys  unutterable, 
Us  as  his  own  confess. 


998.      T.  588. 

W  HAT  happiness, 
What  joy  and  happiness 
Shall  we  above  possess, 
When  we  adore  him, 
With  angels  bow  before  him, 
And  see  his  face — what  happiness! 

999.*      T.  159. 

iN  OW,  Lord,  who  in  this  vale  of 
Dost  lift  thy  gracious  face,  [tears 
Upon  thy  church  which  thee  re- 
And  givest  us  such  peace,  [veres, 
That  sweetly  we  anticipate  [wait, 
The  heav'nly  bliss,  for  which  we 
In  thee  rejoicing  here  below, 
Ev'n  while  in  tears  we  sow : 

2  O  form  us  all,  while  we  remain 
On  earth,  unto  thy  praise! 
That  each  one  fully  may  obtain 
Thy  blessed  aim,  thro'  grace : 
Till  we  in  heav'n  thy  face  shall 
May  spirit,  soul  and  body  be  [see, 
Preserv'd  by  thee,  till  thy  great 
Blameless,  O  Lord,  we  pray,  [day, 


Coxclusiow. 
1000.      T.  159. 

oING   Hallelujah!     praise   the 
Sing  with  a  cheerful  voice;  [Lord! 
Exalt  our  God  witli  one  accord, 
And  in  his  name  rejoice: 
Ne'er  cease  to  sing,  thou  ransom'd 
host,  [Ghost ! 

Praise    Father,    Son    and    Holy 
Until  in  realms  of  endless  light 
Your  praises  shall  unite. 

2  There  we  to  all  eternity 
Shall  join  th'  angelic  lays  : 
And  sing  in  perfect  harmony 
To  God  our  Saviour's  praise : 
"  He  hath  redeem'd    us  by   his 
blood,  [to  God; 

And  made  us  kings  and  priests 
For  us,  for  us  the  Lamb  was  slain." 
Praise  ye  the  Lord! 
AMEN. 


SUPPLEMENT 


HYMN-BOOK 


THE  USE  OF  THE  PROTESTANT  CHURCH 


UNITED  BRETHREN, 


PUBLISHED  IN  1801. 


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JLHIS  collection,  like  the  Hymn-Book  of  1801.  of 
which  it  is  designed  to  be  a  continuation,  consists 
partly  of  translations  from  the  German,  and  partly  of 
original  English  compositions.  The  former  are  mark- 
ed with  an  asterisk. 

Nearly  the  same  order  lias  been  followed  in  the  ar- 
rangement of  the  Hymns. 

An  index,  containing  the  first  line  of  every  verse, 
and  a  table  of  the  tunes  is  subjoined. 

May  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  lay  his  blessing 
on  this  publication,  and  render  it  subservient  to  the 
promotion  of  that  liturgical  spirit  of  singing  and 
making  melody  unto  the  Lord,  which  has  always  pe- 
culiarly characterized  the  Congregations  of  the  United 
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PAGE. 

I.  Of  the  Birth  and  Life  of  Christ       ...  299 

II.  Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Christ      .  302 

III.  Of  the  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost    .     .  306 

IV.  Of  Faith  in  Christ 309 

V.  Of  Thankfulness  for  Christ's  Birth  and 

Death 311 

VI.  Of  Brotherly  Love 313 

VII.  Of  following  Christ 314 

VIII.  Of  Self-knowledge 317 

IX.  Of  Sanetification 320 

X.  Of  Patience  in  Tribulation 322 

XI.  Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving    .     .  326 

XII.  Of  Prayer  and  Supplication    .     .     .     .     »  327 

XIII.  Of  the  Church  of  Christ 330 

XIV.  Of  the  Servants  of  Christ 333 

XV.  Of  the   Spreading   of  Christ's    Kingdom 

upon  Earth 336 

XVI.  Hymns  for  solemn  Occasions        ....  340 

XVII.  Of  the  Holy  Communion 343 

XVIII.  Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord  and  the 

la6t  Judgment 345 


SUPPLEMENT. 


I.  Of  the  Birth  and  Life  of  Christ. 


1001.*     T.  22. 

REJOICE,  our  nature  Christ 
assumes, 

Born  of  a  virgin,  lo !  he  comes, 

God  hath  this  birth  for  him  or- 
dain'd, 

Adore  and  wonder  ev'ry  land. 

2  He  left  lus  bright,  his  glorious 
throne, 

He  bow'd  the  heav'ns,  to  earth 
came  down,  [gan, 

And  thus  his  wondrous  race  be- 
As  God  with  God,  and  man  with 
man. 

3  To  save  mankind  from  ruin, 
sent,  [went, 

From  God  he  came,  to  God  he 
He  stoop'd  to  death,  and  to  the 

tomb, 
Ere  he  his  glory  did  resume. 


Subdue  sin,  death,  and  ev'ry  fos. 
Erect  thy  kingdom  here  below. 

1002.*    T.  io. 

A  HE  Sun  of  grace  is  rising, 
Man  with  his  beams  rejoicing; 
He  renders  undone  sinners 
Life's  glorious  heirs  and  winners. 

2  He,  grace  and  truth  revealing^ 
With  man  takes  up  his  dwelling, 
Assumeth,  cloth'd  in  weakness, 
Of  sinful  flesh,  the  likeness. 

3  What  welcome  shall  I  give  thee, 
Or  how  shall  I  receive  thee, 
Thou  long  predicted  Saviour, 

In  whom  the  lost  find  favor  ? 

4  Accept  our  pray'rs  and  praises, 
O  lovely  infant  Jesus, 

When  at  thy  manger  waiting, 
For  mercy  thee  entreating. 

5  By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 
To  God  be  glory  given, 
Who,  by  compassion  moved, 


4  Behold  a  great,  a  heav'nly  light, 
From  Bethle'm's  manger  shining 

bright,  [dwell,  j  Gave  up  his  Son  beloved. 

Around  those,  who  in  darkness 
The  night  of  evil  to  dispel. 


5  Incarnate  God,  exert  thy  pow'r3 
Arise,  thou  glorious  Conqueror, 


6  Here,  of  Christ's  incarnation, 
And  death,  we  make  confession, 
There,  shall  his  love  unbounded 
In  nobler  strains  be  sounded. 


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Of  the  Birth  and  Life  of  Christ. 


1003.*     T.  83. 

TRULY  that  eventful  clay, 
When  the  God  of  our  salvation 
Helpless  in  a  manger  lay, 
Of  our  bliss  laid  the  foundation, 
Centuries  had  never  gain'd 
"What  he  then  for  man  obtain'd, 

2  But  why  do  we  Jesus  see 
Thus  assuming' human  nature? 
Ah!  'twas  done  for  me,  for  me, 
To  redeem  a  wretched  creature, 
Even  me,  yea,  thousands  more, 
Yet  as  mine,  I  him  adore. 

3  Of  such  love  what  mortal  can 
Fathom  the  unbounded  ocean? 
God,  the  Holy  One,  loves  man; 
Sink,  my  soul,  in  deep  devotion ! 
First  in  love  the  plan  he  laid, 
And  man  in  his  image  made. 

4  When  this  favor'd  creature  fell, 
Forfeiting- his  Lord's  communion, 
And  with  Satan,  sin  and  hell 
Formed  a  rebellious  union, 

Still  with  lovelostmanhe  sought, 
And    with    blood  and  torments 
bought. 

5  Stronger   far    his    love,    than 
death !  [tjon, 

Yea,  before  the  world's  founda- 
Ere   first    creatures    drew   their 

breath, 
Or  the  elements  took  station, 
Worms  or  seraphs  hadtheir  place, 
Fixed  stood  his  scheme  of  grace. 

6  Who  would  venture  to  explain, 
With  what  holy  exultation 

He  foretold  his  blood-bought  gain, 
What  the  heav'nly  hosts'  sensa- 
tion, 
When  with  joy  and  wonder  mix'd, 
They  beheld  his  purpose  fix'd? 

7  Scarce  had  Adam  fall'n   from 
grace, 

Ev'n  in  paradise  insnared, 
When  with  parent's  tenderness 
God  bis  will  to  save  declared; 


Should   not   such    great   mercy 

move 
All  to  praise,  adore  and  love? 

8  See  th'  almighty  God  descend, 
At  the  time  by  him  directed, 
Thirty  years  on  earth  to  spend, 
As  a  man  despis'd,  rejected, 

As  a  victim  to  be  slain, 
His  love's  purpose  to  obtain. 

9  What  sure  prophecies  foretold, 
And  mysterious  types  depicted, 
Sacred  covenants  of  old, 
Solemn  promises  predicted, 

All  was  made  Amen  and  Yea, 
On  that  great  eventful  day. 

10  What  shall  I  now  give  to  thee  ? 
Take  my  heart  as  a  thank-off 'ring: 
What  hast  thou  not  done  for  me, 
By  that  life  of  woe  and  sufPring  ? 
This  restores  far  more  than  ail 

1  had  lost  by  Adam's  fall. 

1004.      T.  585. 

H-EAR,  ye  sinners,  peace  and 

pardon, 
Freely  offer'd,  glad  receive; 
Nor  your  hearts  yet  longer  harden, 
Hear  his  voice,  and  ye  shall  live; 
"  To  God  glory  in  the  highest, 
"  On  earth  peace,   good  will  to 

men  ! " 

2  Meek  and  lowly  see  your  Sa- 
viour 

Meet  returning  prodigals  ; 
He  receives  them  into  favor, 
Therefore  come,    'tis    God    who 

calls : 
"  Unto  us  a  Son  is  given, 
"  Unto  us  a  Child  is  born." 

3  Now  to  Bethl'em  we're  invited, 
Or  to  Calv'ry,  him  to  know, 
But  ere  long  we  shall  be  cited, 
When    the  trump   of  God  shall 

blow, 
'Fore  the  presence  of  his  glory, 
As  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 

4  Then  on  clouds  in  glory  seated, 
He'll  pronounce  their  final  doom, 


Of  (he  Birth  ami  Life  of  Christ. 
Who,  while  here,  tho'  oft  entreat-   5  Th'  Almighty  God  is  he 


301 


ed, 
For  Immanuel  found  no  room. 
Gracious  Saviour!  since  thou  call- 
May  not  one  of  us  refuse,      [est, 

5  May  we  all  once  stand  before 

thee, 
Giv'n  unto  thee  without  loss, 
As  thy   saints,   who  here   adore 

thee, 
In  the  manger,  on  the  cross; 
**  To  God  glory  in  the  highest, 
"  On  earth  peace,   good  will  to 

men ." 

1005.      T.  583. 

PEACE  on  earth !  heav'n  is  pro- 
claiming, 

Peace,  descending  from  above; 

Peace,    good  will,  lost  man  re- 
claiming, 

Peace  from  God,  God  who  is  love ! 

Peace   in   Jesus  :J|:  Peace,    that 
never  shall  remove. 

2  Glory  to  our  great  Creator, 
Glory  in  the  highest  strain. 
Glory  to  the  Mediator, 
Both  from  angels  and  from  men  : 
To  Immanuel  :fl:  Praise  and  glory 
doth  pertain. 

1006.      T.  582. 

B-E.T01CE  in  Jesus'  birth, 
To  us  a  Son  is  giv'n, 
To  us  a  Child  is  born  on  earth, 
Who  made  both  earth  and  heav'n. 

2  His  arm  supports  the  sky, 
The  universe  sustains  ;  [high, 

The  God  supreme,  the  Lord  most 
The  King  Messiah  reigns. 

5  His  name,  his  nature  soar 

Beyond  the  angels'  ken, 

Yet,  whom  th'  angelic  hosts  adore, 

He  pleads  the  cause  of  men. 

4  Our  Counsellor  we  praise, 

Our  Advocate  above, 

Who  daily  in  his  church  displays 

His  miracles  of  love. 


Author  of  life  and  bliss, 

The  Father  of  eternity, 

The  glorious  Prince  of  peace. 


1007 


T.  16. 


WELCOME,  blessed,  heav'nly 

Stranger, 
Holy  Spirit,  ope  mine  eyes, 
Lead  me  to  my  Saviour's  manger, 
Show  me  where  my  Jesus  lies. 

2  O  most  Mighty,  O  most  Holy, 
Far  above  the  seraphs' thought ! 
Zion,  view  thy  King,  as  lowly 
As  inspired  prophets  taught. 

1C08.      T.  205. 

G  PtAClOUS  Saviour,  mov'd  by 

love, 
Thou  the  lofty  heav'ns  didst  bow, 
Thou  didst  leave  th}-  throne  above, 
With  lost  man  to  dwell  below ; 
Here  among  us  thou  wilt  be, 
We  rejoice  alone  in  thee, 
Here  thy  name  we  will  record, 
O  Immanuel,  our  Lord. 


1009, 


.  159. 

ow'r  to  Christ 


Wisdom  andp 

belong, 
Who  left  his  glorious  throne, 
The  new,  the  blessed  gospel-song 
Is  due  to  him  alone; 
Join  all  on  earth  in  Jesus'  praise, 
Join  with  the   highest    seraphs' 

lays, 
To  us,  to  us  God's  Son  is  giv'n, 
Tiie  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

1010.*      T.  583. 

WHEN  with  the  eye  of  faith  I 

Jesus  see, 
Array'd  in  feeble,  frail  humanity, 
As   toiling,  resting,  sleeping,  or 

awake, 
Deeply  abas'd  I   own,   'twas  for 

my  sake. 


Cc 


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Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Christ. 


1011.*     T.  168. 

JVL  AN  of  sorrows  and  acquainted 
With  our  griefs,  what  shall  wesayr 
Never  language  yet  hath  painted 
All  the  woes,  that  on  thee  lay: 
Had  I  seen  thee  cloth'd  in  weak- 
ness, 
Bearing  our  reproach  and   sick- 
ness, 
To  attend  thee  day  and  night 
Would  have  been  my  heart's  de- 
light. 

2  O  that  to  this  heav'nly  stranger 
I  had  here  my  homage  paid, 
From  his  first  sigh  in  the  manger, 
Till  He  cried :    "  '  Tis finished  /" 
That  first  sigh  had  consecrated 
Me  his  own,  and  I  had  waited 
On  him  from  his  infancy, 

In  a  constant  liturgy. 

3  Walking,  speaking,  in  devotion, 
Far  to  fields  or  forests  stray'd, 

I  had  watched  ev'ry  motion, 
And  my  Lord  my  pattern  made: 
More  have  angels  ne'er  desired, 
Than  on  him,  or  far  retired, 
Or  at  home,  awake,  asleep, 
Fix'd,    their  wond'ring    eyes    to 
keep. 


4  Tell  me,  little  flock  beloved, 
Ye,  on  whom  shone  Jesus'  face; 
What   within   your   souls    then 

moved, 
When  ye  felt  his  kind  embrace? 

0  disciple,  once  most  blessed, 
As  a  bosom  friend  caressed, 
Say,  could  e'er  into  thy  mind, 
Other  objects  entrance  find? 

5  Ofttopray'r,bynight  retreated, 
See  him  from    all   search   with- 
drawn ; 

Tearful  eyes,  and  sighs  repeated 
Witness'd  still  the  morning  dawn; 
There,  where  he  made   interces- 
sion, 

1  had  pour'd  forth  my  confession, 
And  where  for  my  sins  he  wept, 
Praying,  I  the  watch  had  kept. 

6  Should   I   thus    to   thee  have 
cleaved, 

'Midst  thy  poverty  and  woes, 
On  thee,  as  my  Lord,  believed, 
Or  perhaps  have  join'd  thy  foes  ? 
Ah!  thy  mercy  I  had  spurned; 
But  thyself  my  heart  hast  turned; 
Now   thou  know'st,    beneath,  a- 

bove, 
Nought  compar'd  with  thee  I  love. 


II.   Of  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Christ. 


1012.     T.  167. 

JeSUS,  to  thy  garden  lead  us, 
To  behold  thy  bloody  sweat, 
Tho'  thou  from   the   curse  hast 

freed  us, 
Let  us  ne'er  the  cost  forget; 
Be  thy  groans  and  cries  rehearsed 
By  thy  spirit  in  our  ears,         [ed, 
Till  we,  viewing  whom  we  pierc- 
Melt  'fore  thee  in  grateful  tears. 

1013.*      T.  99. 

J.  SMITE  upon  my  guilty  breast, 
And  stand  myself  the  cause  con- 
feat 


Of  all,  my  Saviour  hath  sustained; 
On  Olivet  and  Golgotha 
Deeply  abas'd  I  gaze  with  awe, 
There,  there  he  bliss  for  me  ob- 
tained ! 

2  O  that  my  sins  might  find  their 
grave  [to  save, 

There,  where  my  God,  my  soul 
In  sweat  and  blood  lay  agonizing! 
I  weep,  and  feel  both  joy  and  pain; 
Saviour,  till  sight  of  thee  I  gain, 
May  I  this  scene  be  oft  revising! 

3  Behold,  he  sinks  in  death!  'tis 
done,  [run, 

See  drops  of  blood  still  trickling 


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From  head  and  feet  and  hands 
extended ; 

Mark  that  last  groan!  He  bows 
his  head!  [fled, 

The  tortur'd  soul  at  length  hath 

His  heart-strings  break!  the  con- 
flict's ended. 

4  Look  up,  my  soul,  by  faith  and 
see, 

His  heart  was  pierc'd,  was  pierc'd 
for  thee;  [streamed! 

Thence  blood  and  water   freely 
Blood,  to  atone  for  heinous  sin, 
Water,  to  wash  the  sinner  clean ; 
Our  debt  is  paid ;  we  areredeemed. 

5  Heart-piercing  sight !  he  bleeds, 

he  dies, 
For  guilty  man  a  sacrifice,    [eth; 
The  earth  the  sacred  trust  receiv- 
Soon  shall  he  rise  triumphantly, 
And  then  with  shouts  ascend  on 

high, 
Where  he  to  God  for  ever  liveth. 

1014.*      T.  124. 

JESUS,  till  my  latest  breath, 

May  I  ponder 

On  thy  agony  and  death : 

As  thou  yonder 

Barest  my  sins'  heavy  load, 

SufF'ring  Saviour, 

Me  regard  in  favor. 

2  Looking  to  Gethsemane, 
In  that  garden 

Both  the  guilt  of  sin  I  see, 

And  its  pardon; 

Mercy,  truth  and  righteousness, 

Here  combined, 

Man's  release  have  signed. 

3  Jesus,  on  thy  dol'rous  way 
I  would  meet  thee : 

With  what  cruel  mockery 

Sinners  treat  thee, 

While  a  crown  of  pointed  thorns 

Meekly  wearing, 

Thy  sore  temples  tearing ! 

4  From  the  cross  look  down  at 
Blessed  Saviour!  [me, 


As  at  John,  complacently  ! 

Grant  that  favor, 

That  I,  by  thy  dying  love, 

Be  inspired, 

And  with  ardor  fired. 

5  In  thy  hands  and  feet  I  see 
Tokens  bloody 

Of  thy  love  to  worthless  me; 

From  thy  body 

Drops  of  blood  successively 

Now  are  streaming, 

All  with  blessings  teeming. 

6  Jesus  bows  his  head  and  dies ! 
Dark'ning  heaven, 

Lo,  the  sun  his  beams  denies, 

Rocks  are  riven ! 

While  earth's  pillars  shake,  I  find 

In  his  passion 

Cause  for  exultation. 

7  Blood  and  water  from  his  side 
Freely  floweth : 

Hence  I'm  fully  certified, 
My  heart  knoweth 
That  eternal  life  for  me 
Was  acquired 
When  my  Lord  expired. 

8  Now  to  Joseph's  tomb  conveyed 
He's  interred, 

Be  my  members  with  him  dead, 

With  him  buried ; 

Here,  here  is  my  resting  place, 

Here  with  Mary 

Weeping  I  will  tarry. 

9  Yea,  I  give  my  heart  to  thee, 
Faithful  Saviour! 

Living,  dying  I  will  be 

Thine  for  ever ; 

From  the  tomb  I  once  shall  rise, 

Freed  from  weakness, 

In  thy  glorious  likeness. 

1015.*     T.22. 

IxOTJXD  Tabor  heav'nly  glories 

shone, 
But  what  on  Olivet  was  done, 
Whatsignaliz'd  mount  Calvary 
Calls   forth   my   praise: — 'twas 

done  for  me. 


:o* 


w 


Of  tlic  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Christ. 


1016.      T. 166. 


HEX  1  survey  the  wondrous 

cross, 
On  which  the  prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  blush,  ashamed  of  ray  pride; 
Forbid  it,   Lord,  that   1  should 

boast 
In  aught  besides  my  ransom  price, 
All  the  vain  things  which  charm'd 

me  most 
For  Christ  I  freely  sacrifice. 

2  Behold  the  dying  Lamb  of  God, 
And  say,   was  grief  like  his  e'er 

known  ? 
See  from   his  wounds  in  streams 

of  blood  [down ; 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled 
What  can  I  offer,  that's  not  thine? 
My  thanks,  O  Lord,  how  short 

they  fall! 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


10U 


T. 126. 


\Y  ITH  grateful  heart's  sensa- 
At  Jesus'  feet  I  fall ;  [tion 

Him  with  deep  adoration 
My  Lord  and  God  I  call, 
Since  he  sustained  death  for  me, 
Procuring  my  redemption, 
Upon  th'  accursed  tree. 

2  His  stripes,  whereby  I'm  healed, 
Are  precious  to  my  soul, 

His  blood  is  now  revealed, 
The  balm  to  make  me  whole; 
His  cry :    "  My   God,  my   God, 

Ah!  why, 
"  Why  hast  thou  me  forsaken?" 
To  God  now  brings  me  nigh. 

3  In  holy  contemplation 
1  day  and  night  review 

The  theme  of  Christ's  salvation, 
And  find  it  ever  new; 
My  pulse  shall  to  his  honor  beat, 
And,  till  his  blest  appearing, 
Each  breath  his  praise  repeat. 


4  Myself  I  now  deliver 
Into  his  faithful  hand, 
He  will  support  me  ever, 
Till  I  before  him  stand; 
Till  then  I  never  can  forget 
That  his  atoning  passion 
Hath  cancelled  all  my  debt. 

1018.      T.  214. 

1  HE  slaughter'd  Lamb,  my  Sa- 
Remains  my  sole  delight,    [viour, 
My  fav'rite  theme  for  ever, 
My  object  day  and  night; 
The  incense  of  his  pray'rs, 
His  cries  and  bitter  tears, 
For  me  to  God  ascendeth, 
My  plaintive  cry  he  hears. 

|  2  With  God  my  habitation 
Upon  mount  Calvary 
I'll  fix  without  cessation  : 
Here  it  is  good  to  be ! 
Thus  from  my  Saviour's  death 
Deriving  life  by  faith, 
Of  heav'n  I  have  a  foretaste, 
Until  ray  latest  breath. 

1019.*      T.  14. 

WHENEVER  I  my  matchless 

friend 
In  spirit  suff'ring   see, 
Again  those  stripes  I  call  to  mind., 
Which  he  endur'd  for  me. 

2  Thereby    inflam'd,    my    heart 

doth  burn 
In  love  to  the  Lamb  slain, 
And  grateful  tears  are  the  return 
I  make  him  for  Lis  pain. 

1020.      T.  136. 

I   WEEP  for  joy, 

And  tender  love's  emotion, 

When  I  Christ's  sufferings  trace 
with  deep  devotion, 

From  Olivet 

To  Calv'ry's  bloody  brow; 

When  him  with  scoffing  multi- 
tudes surrounded, 

I  view,  from  head  to  foot,  for  my 
transgressions  wounded, 


Oi  the  Sufferiifsfs  and  Death  of  Christ. 


Ah !  then  it  is  my  blest  employ, 
To  weep  for  joy. 

2  He  died  for  me, 

For  me  became  an  off'ring, 

My  sin-sick  soul   he  healeth  by 

his  suff'ring, 
His  precious  blood, 
For  my  redemption  shed, 
An  open  fountain  is  for  my  trans- 
gression, 

1  in  his  sacred    wounds,    those 
pledges  of  salvation, 

Discover  my  election  free. 
He  died  for  me. 

1021.*      T.  151. 

HERE  am  I  blushing,  weeping, 
A  breeze  of  heav'nly  bliss 
From  Jesus'  cross  perceiving, 
Rejoicing  that  I'm  his ; 
To  him  what  shall  I  render, 
My  grateful  heart  to  show  ? 
Did  but  my  love  more  tender, 
More  ardent  for  him  glow! 

2  I  was  defiPd  all  over, 
Depraved  and  unclean ; 

His  blood  my  guilt  did  cover, 
And  wash'd  my  soul  from  sin ; 
The  time  I  well  remember, 
When  fill'd  with  deepest  awe, 
My  name  among  the  number, 
In  the  Lamb's  book  I  saw. 

0  My  Saviour's  death  and  passion. 
His  anguish,  grief  and  pain. 
Until  my  consummation, 

My  fav'rite  theme  remain ; 
Himself  hath  sanctified 
The  grave,  my  resting  place, 
And  since  for  me  he  died, 

1  shall  lie  down  in  peace. 

±022.*      T.  168. 

JL  HOUhast  cancell'dmy  trans- 
gression, 
Jesus,  by  thy  precious  blood, 
May  I  find  therein  salvation, 
Happiness  and  peace  with  God; 
And  since  thou,  for  sinners  suff '- 
ring, 


305 
ofF- 


On  the  cross  wast  made  an 

ring, 
From  all  sin  deliver  me, 
That  I  wholly  thine  may  be. 

2  All  the  pain  thou  hast  endured, 
All  thy  wounds,  thy  crown  of 

thorn,  [bored, 

Hands  and  feet,  with  nails  thro'- 
The  reproach,  which  thou  hast 

borne ; 
Thy  back,  ploughed  with   deep 

furrows,  (rows, 

Cross  and  grave,  and  all  thy  sor- 
Thy  blood-sweat  and  agony, 
O  Lord  Jesus,  comfort  me! 

1023.*      T.  36. 

J_i  AMB,  for  thy  boundless  love 
"     I  praises  offer, 
That  love,  which  urg'd  thee  in 

my  stead  to  suffer, 
While  all   the   wrath,    which    I 

should  have  endured, 
On  thee  was  poured. 

2  How  hig-hly  is  poor  man  by  thee 
esteemed! 

Thou    gav'st    thyself,    that    he 

might  be  redeemed, 
Take  soul  and  body,  Lord,  as  an 

oblation, 
For  all  thy  passion. 

3  Thou  richly  dost  deserve,  that 
each  pulsation 

Thy  praises  should  express  with- 
out cessation, 

And  that  each  drop  of  blood  be 
hallow'd  ever, 

To  thee,  my  Saviour. 

1024.      T.  582. 

VV  AS  ever  grief  like  thine, 
Jesus,  thou  man  of  woe  ? 
The  visage  and  the  form  divine. 
Why  was  it  marred  so  ? 
That  man,  by  thee  restor'd, 
God's  image  might  regain, 
And  by  the  sorrows  of  his  Lord, 
In  joys  eternal  reign    . 


Cc  2 


306 


Of  the  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


1025.*     T.  183, 


U  NTO  Jesus'  cross  I'm  now  re- 
tiring-, 
There  my  Saviour's  pierced  feet 
(Dying  love  a  grateful  sense  in- 
spiring-) 
Bath'd  in  tears  I  humbly  greet; 
Might  I  never  lose  this  blest  im- 
pression, 
But  in  spirit  fix  my  happy  station 
On  those  heights  so  dear  to  me, 
Golgotha,  Gethsemane. 

2  Might   thy  dying   look,    dear 

suff'rmg  Saviour, 
Which    subdu'd    my    stubborn 

heart, 
Me  engage,  and  rule  my  whole 

behaviour, 
Till  I  from  this  world  depart; 
Thus    my   mortal   bodv  I   shall 

cherish,  '[nourish,  ' 

And  as  thine,  with  holv  rev'rence 
Watching,  praying,  that  I  now 
May  into  thine  image  grow. 

3  With  a  mind,  from  earthly  cares 
divested, 

Let  me  dwell  by  day  and  night, 

Where  the  body  of  mv  Saviour 
rested, 

Here  I  find  supreme  delight; 

Here  'tis  good  for  me  with' par- 
don'd  Mary, 

At  his  sepulchre  in  faith  to  tarrv, 

Thus  in  blessed  fellowship 

With  my  Lord  I  wake  and  sleep 


1026.      T.  598. 

.-Beloved,  white  and  rudd< 

Of  thousands  none  so  fair 
I  with  thy  wounded  body  ' 
No  beauty  can  compare; 
Hereto  thy  care  consigned, 
Within  thy  tomb  enshrined, 
Might  but  my  bodv  lie; 
To  thee  my  soul  would  fly. 

2  But  while  on  earth  I  tarry, 
Wrapt  in  this  mortal  vest,"  * 
Within  thy  sanctuary 
My  troubled  soul  finds  rest. 
Admit  no  strange  affections, 
But  'midst  all  imperfections, 
•■Might  in  my  looks  be  seen, 
That  I  with  God  have  been. 

[3  In  this  sepulchral  Eden, 
The  tree  of  life  I've  found, 
Here  is  my  treasure  hidden, 
I  tread  en  hallow'd  ground; 
Ye  sick,  ye  faint  and  weary,' 
Howe'er  your  ailments  vary, 
Creep  hither  and  make  sure 
Of  a  most  perfect  cure. 


4  Here  lies  in  death's  embraces 
My  Bridegroom,  Lord  and  God 
With  awe  my  soul  retraces 
The  bloody,  dol'rous  road, 
That  leads  to  this  last  station; 
Herein  sweet  meditation 
I  I'll  dwell  by  day  and  night, 
/  Till  faith  is  chang'd  to  sight. 


III.   Of  the  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


1027.*     T.  58. 

GLORY  to  the  Father, 
Who  in  Christ  Jesus, 
Doth  as  dear  children  own,  and 
richly  bless  us, 

World  without  end. 
2  Glory  unto  Jesus, 
The  man  of  sorrows, 


Who  sufFer'd,  died,  rose  and  re- 
vived for  us, 

That  we  might  live. 

3  Glorv  and  obedience, 
To  th'  Holy  Spirit, 
Who  glorifies   Christ  Jesus,  and 
his  merit, 

To  us  applies. 


Of  (he  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


307 


4  Lamb  of  God,  once  wounded 
For  our  salvation, 
Let    all  who   breathe,    proclaim 
thy  bitter  passion, 

For  evermore. 

1028.      T.  14. 

TlLL  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 
My  thoughts  no  comfort  find, 
The  holy,  just  and  sacred  Three 
Fill  with  dismay  my  mind : 

2  But  when  ImmanuePs  face  ap- 
pears, 
My  hope,  my  joy  begins, 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fears, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

1029.  T.  590.. 

F  ATHER  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Saviour,  who  us  hast  bought, 
Spirit,  by  whom  we're  born  again, 
And  sanctified  and  taught; 
Thy  glory,  holy  Three  in  One, 
Thy  people's  song  shall  be, 
Long  as  the  wheels  of  time  shall 
And  thro'  eternity.  [run, 

1030.  T.  249. 

\Y  ITH  holy  awe  we  cry, 

Glory  :j|:  to  God  on  high; 

To  the  blest  Trinity, 

Blessing  and  praise  be  ever  giv'n, 

By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heav'n; 

Amen,  Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah, 

Amen,  Hallelujah ! 

1031.*      T.  58. 

IiORD  God,  Abba  Father, 
The  whole  creation 
With  us  unites  in  praise  and  ador- 
ation, To  thy  great  name. 

2  Unto  thee  we  render 
Eternal  praises, 

For  having-  manifested  in   Christ 
Jesus  Thvlovetous. 


1032.*     T.  125. 


O  UR  Father,  great  and  glorious, 
Onheav'n's  exalted  throne, 
Thy  kingdom  prove  victorious, 
That  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son, 
May  for  his  death  and  passion, 
From  ev'ry  tongue  and  nation, 
Receive  a  rich  reward. 

1033.*      T.  68. 

O  ETERNAL  Word, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord! 
While  the  hosts  of  heav'n  adore 

thee, 
We  with   awe  fall   down  before 

thee, 
And  with  rapture  raise 
Songs  of  love  and  praise. 

2  God  and  man  indeed, 

Comfort  in  all  need, 

Thou  becam'st  a  man  of  sorrows, 

To  g-ain  life  eternal  for  us, 

By  thy  precious  blood, 

Jesus,  man  and  God. 

1034.      T.  22. 

XjORD  Jesus,  praise  to  thee  be 

giv'n, 
Creator  both  of  earth  and  heav'n, 
Who  wast  from  everlasting  Lord, 
And  art  as  God  and  man  ador'd. 

2  Praise  be  to  thee  in  Christendom 
Who  wast,  who  art,  and  art  to 

come,  [tongues, 

Thy  lauds  shall  dwell  upon  our 
All  saints    and    angels  join  our 

songs. 

3  Thy  incarnation    claims    our 
praise,  [grace, 

We  thank  thee  for  thy  boundless 
We  love  thee,  since  thou  man  wast 

made, 
And  hast  as  man  our  ransom  paid. 

4  Receive  our  thanks,  O  Lamb  of 
God,  [blood; 

Who  hast  redeem'd  us   by  thy 


308 


Of  the  Father,    Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


Might    all    mankind    thy    name  jShed'st  the  love  of  God  abroad, 

adore,  j  I,  in  Christ,  a  creature  new, 

For  thy  atonement  evermore.  I,  ev'n  I,  am  born  of  God. 


1033.*      T.  22. 

IxOD  Holy  Ghost,  how  glorious- 
In  Christ's  redeemed  propert)-  [ly, 
Is  thy  almighty  pow'r  display  d, 
The  same  that  earth  and  heaven 
made. 

2  When  thou  thy  unction    dost 
impart,  [heart,  ! 

And  breath'st  new  life  into  the! 
When  thy  all-penetrating  light 
Dispels    the   thickest    gloom   of 
night. 

3  When  thou  revealest  Christ  to 
us,  [cross, 

And   guid'st   our  eyes  unto   his 
Thy  pow'r  divine  both  far  and 

near 
In  countless  wonders  doth  appear. 

1036.      T.  341. 

JL  HOU  promis'd  Comforter, 
Fruit  of  the  Saviour's  pray'r, 
Thee  the  world  cannot  receive, 
Thee  they  neither  know  nor  see, 
Dead  is  all  the  life  they  live, 
Dark   their  light,  while  void  of 
thee. 

2  Yet  I  partake  thy  grace, 
Thro'  Christ,  my  righteousness, 
Mine  the  gifts  thou  dost  impart, 
Mine  the  unction  from  above, 
Pardon  written  on  my  heart, 
Light  and  life  and  joy  and  love. 

3  Thee  I  exult  to  feel, 
Thou  in  my  heart  dost  dwell, 
There  thou   bear'st  thy  witness 

true, 


4  Thy  gifts,  blest  Comforter, 
1  glory  to  declare, 
Sweetly  sure  of  grace  I  am, 
Pardon  to  my  soul  applied, 
Int'rest  in  the  spotless  Lamb, 
Dead  for  all,  for  me  he  died. 

5  Thou  art  thyself  the  seal, 
I  more  than  pardon  feel, 
Peace,  unutterable  peace, 
Joy,  that  ages  ne'er  can  move, 
Faith's  assurance,  hope's  increase, 
All  the  confidence  of  love. 

6  Pledg-e  of  the  promise  giv'n, 
My  antepast  of  heav'n, 
Earnest  thou  of  joys   divine, 
Joys  divine  on  me  bestow'd, 
Heav'n  and    Christ    and    All  is 

mine, 
I'm  through  thee  an  heir  of  God- 

7  Thou  art  my  inward  guide, 
I  ask  no  help  beside; 

Holy  Ghost,  on  thee  I  call, 
Weak  as  helpless  infancy : 
Weak  I  am,  yet  cannot  fall, 
Stay'd  by  faith,  and  led  by  thee. 

1037.*     T.  155. 

PRAISE  the  Spirit's  mighty 
work, 

For  he  proves  himself  most  glo- 
rious, 

And  victorious, 

Ruling  by  his  influence 

Heart  and  sense.- 

Doth  he  not  from  Jesus'  merit, 

Truth  and  comfort,  life  and  spirit, 

Grace  and  health  to  us  dispense? 


E      309      ] 


IV.  Of  Faith  in  Christ. 
T.  167. 


1038.* 

jDi  RE  we  know   our  lost  condi- 
tion, 
Ere  we  feel  our  inbred  woe, 
And  exclaim,  with  deep  contrition, 
"  To  be  sav'd,  what  must  I  do?" 
Nought  can  yield  true  consolation, 
Vain  is  all  our  righteousness ; 
Faith  alone  in  Christ's  oblation 
Gives    the    conscience   rest   and 
peace. 

2  Living-  faith,  with  clearest  vis- 
ion, 
Sees  the  Lamb  upon  the  throne, 
And  in  him  a  full  provision, 
Righteousness  and  peace,  our  own: 
Then   our  days  are  mark'd  with 

blessing-, 
Then   our    hearts    with    rapture 

glow ; 
Streams  of  comfort,  rich,  unceas- 
ing", 
From  the  wounds  of  Jesus  flow. 

1039.     T.  167. 

A.  S  the  serpent,  rais'd  by  Moses, 
HeaPd  the  fiery  serpent's  bite, 
Jesus  thus  himself  discloses 
To  the  wounded  sinner's  sight; 
Hear  his  gracious  invitation : 
"  I  have  life  and  peace  to  give; 
"  I  have  wrought  out  full  salva- 
tion, 
"  Sinner,  look  to  me  and  live." 

2  Dearest  Saviour,  we  adore  thee 
For  thy  precious  life  and  death, 
Melt  each  stubborn  heart  before 

thee, 
Give  us  all  the  eye  of  faith : 
From  the  law's  condemning  sen- 
tence 
To  thy  mercy  we  appeal : 
Thou  alone  canst  give  repentance, 
Thou  alone  our  souls  canst  heal. 


1040.*      T.  121. 

A  HE  Lamb  of  God  was  slain, 
Salvation  to  obtain; 
No  sinner  need  to  die, 
Those  only  who  disdain 
His  grace,  in  ruin  lie, 
Since  they  will  not  flee 
To  the  treasury 
Of  his  mercy  free. 

2  His  people  now  confess 
With  joy  unto  his  praise  : 
"  Tho'  we  by  one  man  fell, 
"  By  whose  unrighteousness, 
"  We  all  are  sinners  still; 
"  Yet  thro'  the  Lamb  slain, 
"  Thro'  his  toil  and  pain 
"  We  true  life  obtain." 

1041.*      T.  22. 

\V  HEN  shall  I  gain  the  glorious 

dress, 
Prepar'cl  to  clothe  my  nakedness? 
I  need  it,  Lord,  without  that  vest 

1  cannot  be  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Thank  God!  the  glorious  work 
is  done, 

1  put  my  God  and  Saviour  on, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
Declare,  1  never  shall  be  lost. 

3  When  Christ  our  life  shall  once 
appear, 

It  will  be  manifest  and  clear, 
That  his  atoning  blood  from  sin 
Hath  wash'd  and  kept  our  gar- 
ments clean. 

1042.*      T.  4. 

DEAR  Lord,  when  I  trace 
Thy  mercy  and  grace, 
Upon  me  bestow'd, 
'Fore  thee  with  abasement  I  sink^ 
deeply  bow'd. 

2  How  blind  have  I  been, 
A  vile  slave  of  sin, 


810 


Of  Faith  in  Christ. 


Till  thy  gospel-light 
Arous'd  me  from    death,   yet  I 
knew  it  not  rig-lit. 

3  Myself  I  could  feel 
Deserving-  of  hell, 
And  such  was  my  case, 

As  if  I  too  one  of  Christ's  mur- 
derers was. 

4  Then  whisper'd  the  foe, 
Still  plotting-  our  woe, 

"  To  sin,  death,  and  me 
"  A  slave  thou  yet   art,  and  for 
ever  shalt  be." 

5  For  refuge  I  fled 
To  Jesus,  and  pray'd : 

"  Dear  Saviour,  thy  will 
"  And  purpose  of  grace  in  me, 
sinner,  fulfil!" 

6  To  me  he  drew  near, 
His  voice  I  could  hear: 

"  Come,  sinful   and  base, 
"  Receive,    tho'    unworthy,    my 
pardon  and  grace." 

7  Behold,  Lord,  how  we 
Most  gladly  would  be 
Made  clean  by  thy  blood, 

The  robe  of   thy   righteousness 
deck  us,  O  God. 

8  Altho'  we  are  vile, 
Yet  are  we  thy  spoil, 
Since  we  can  by  faith 

Joy  in  the  atonement,    wrought 
out  by  thy  death. 

9  All  they  who  believe 
And  in  Jesus  live, 
Obtain  free  access 

Thro'  him,   our   High-Priest,  to 
the  most  holy  place. 


10  Lord  Jesus,  to  thee 
We  all  bow  the  knee, 
At  thy  feet  we  fall, 
Accept  of  our  homage,  for  thou 
art  our  all. 


1043.  T.  14. 

1  HOU  Friend  of  sinners,  hear 
my  cry, 
And  grant  me  my  request, 
May  I  in  thy  atonement  find 
My  everlasting  rest. 

2  May  1  no  more  resist  thy  love, 
No  more  thy  Spirit  grieve, 

But  as  a  little  child  become, 
And  simply  thee  believe. 

3  Faith  is  thy  gift,  thou  slaugh- 
ter'd  Lamb, 

Gain'd  by  thy  death  for  me, 
Therefore  the  privilege  I  claim, 
A  child  of  Cod  to  be. 

4  Impress   this  truth    upon    my 
breast, 

That  thou  for  me  hast  died, 
That  I  in  thee  with  confidence 
For  ever  may  abide. 

1044.  T.  96. 

1.  TO  my  God  am  reconcil'd, 
With  joy  his  pard'ning   voice  I 

hear, 
He  owns  me  his  adopted  child, 
His  love  forbids  all  anxious  fear; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Abba!  Abba  Father!  cry. 


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V.   Of  Thankfulness  for  Christ's  Birth  and  Death. 


1045.*     T.  147. 

iMPRESS'd  with  filial  fear, 
\.  breeze  divine  perceiving1, 
[ts  influence  receiving-, 
With  awe  we  thee  revere ; 
Our  eyes  with  tears  o'erflowing*, 
Our  souls  devoutly  glowing, 
That  thought  absorbs  us  now : 
Thou,  Jesus,  only  thou!" 

2  Who  can  thy  kindness  prove, 
Or  know  thy  great  salvation, 
And  not  with  exultation 
Confess,  that  God  is  love  ? 
Thou  Messenger  anointed, 
The  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
By  all  in  earth  and  heav'n, 
To  thee  be  praises  giv'n. 

1046.*     T.  126. 

JL  O  earth  no  longer  cleaving-, 

1  look  to  Jesus'  cross, 

All  this  world's  trifles  leaving, 
For  him  count  all  things  loss, 
Who    underwent    such    racking 

pain, 
Distress  of  soul,  and  anguish, 
Vile  sinners  to  regain. 

2  I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder, 
When  I  am  led  to  trace 

His  dying*  love,  and  ponder 
On  his  amazing  grace, 
How  he,  by  giving  up  his  breath, 
Procur'd  life  and  salvation 
For  rebels  doom'd  to  death. 

3  Grace  thro'  the  blood  of  Jesus, 
The  contrite  soul's  delight !    [us, 
Nought  else  on  earth  could  ease 
Should  we  of  this  lose  sight, 
And  could  we  not,  thro'  mercy 

free, 
Our  worthless  names  engraven 
In  Jesus'  nail-prints  see. 

4  O  were  his  death  impressed 
On  us  indeliblv! 


Our  lot  would  be  most  blessed ; 
How  can  we  happier  be,         [part 
Than  when  his  rod  and  staff  im- 
Truejoy  and  consolation 
Unto  the  needy  heart  ? 

1047.*      T.126. 

(J  WHAT  complete  salvation 
In  Jesus  I  possess  ! 
In  his  atoning-  passion 

1  find  true  happiness ; 

I'm  now  content  on  earth  to  live, 
Since  to  my  unseen  Saviour, 
Thro'  grace  by  faith,  I  cleave. 

2  In  him  I  can  completely 
Rejoice,  ev'n  when  in  pain, 
And  would  aught  dissipate  me, 
He  leads  me  back  again ; 

By  him  protected,  I'm  secure 
From  ev'ry  dart  of  Satan, 
From  ev'ry  thought  impure. 

3  Nought  but  my  Saviour's  tor- 
ment 

From  sin  can  set  me  free, 

And  make  the  world's  enjoyment 

A  state  abhorr'd  by  me ; 

Yea,  it  would  wound  me  to  the 

heart, 
Should  I  for  that  still  hanker, 
Which  caus'dhimso  much  smart. 

4  O  Lamb  of  God  tormented! 
Thy  pain  and  anguish  sore 
Have  me  to  thee  cemented, 
And  bound  for  evermore; 
Whoe'er  relies  thereon  alone, 
Will  safely  be  conducted, 
Until  his  race  is  run. 

5  I  trust  in  Jesus'  merit, 
My  life  flows  from  his  death, 
And  doth  his  Holy  Spirit 
Before  the  eye  of  faith 

My  crucified  Redeemer  paint, 
I  am  thro'  grace  established 
Firm  in  his  covenant. 


312     Of  Thankfulness  for  Christ/s  Birth  and  Death. 


1048.*     T.  185. 

J_F  to  me   experience  had    not 
proved, 

What  surpasseth  human  thought, 
That  my  Saviour,  by  compassion 

moved, 
"With  his  bloodmypardon  bought, 

1  had  spent  my  days  in  anxious 
grieving-,  [lieving 

But,  to  him  be  thanks,  I  now  be- 
In  my  Lord,  by  faith  receive 
Comforts,  which  the  world  can't 
give. 

2  O  what  blessings  are  from  Je- 
sus' passion 

And  atoning  death  deriv'd! 

1  refuse  all  other  consolation, 
If  of  these  I  am  depriv'd, 

But  no  sooner  doth  his  blood  be- 
dew me,  [me, 
And  impart  its  healing  virtue  to 
Than  my  soul,  tho'  sunk  in  grief, 
Is  restor'd,  and  finds  relief. 

3  When  my  Jesus  from  the  cross 
complacent 

Casts  on  me  a  look  of  love, 
Grateful  tears    flow    down  my 

cheeks  incessant, 
All  my  soft  affections  move  ; 
Could  I  with  a  mind  from  earth 

divested,  [ed, 

By  the  cares  of  this  life  unmolest- 
Be  en  gag' d  with  him  alone, 
Then  wereheav'n  on  earth  begun. 

1049.*      T.  10. 

-H-EAR,  while  I  am  revealing 
The  kind  and  gracious  dealing 
Of  my  benign  Creator 
With  me  a  worthless  creature. 

2  By  faith  to  Jesus  cleaving, 
And  in  his  wounds  believing, 
Like  Thomas  I  can  trace  him, 
And  as  my  Lord  confess  him. 

.1  With  grateful  heart's  sensation 
I  own,  that  when  his  p  as  si  on, 
I  lis  cross  and  death  arc  named, 
Mv  soul  is  then  inflamed. 


4  From  death  to  life  he  raised 
My  soid — his  name  be  praised, 
Now  I'm  regenerated, 

And  all  is  new-created. 

5  The  eye  of  faith  he  giveth, 
Which  seeth  him  and  liveth, 
An  ear,  to  hear  with  pleasure 
His  word,  that  sacred  treasure. 

6  He  graciously  conducts  me, 
The  Holy  Ghost  instructs  me, 
To  understand  more  fully 

His  mind,  and  know  him  truly. 

7  From  Jesus'  blood  and  merit 
I  gain  new  life  and  spirit, 
Forgiveness,  grace,  salvation, 
Strength,  joy  and  consolation, 

8  My  spirit  him  embraces, 
He  all  my  wants  redresses, 

1  in  his  love's  fruition 
Am  happy  without  vision. 

9  Am  I,  of  him  possessed, 
Already  here  so  blessed, 
What  joys  shall  I  be  tasting-, 
When  in  his  presence  resting. 

10  While,  lost  in  deepest  wonder, 
On  my  blest  lot  I  ponder, 
Tears  down  my  cheeks  are  steal- 
in  g"> 

These  best  declare  my  feeling. 

1050.*      T.  205. 

-A.LL  the  bliss  which  we  possess, 
Is  deriv'd  from  Jesus'  cross, 
He  to  God  hath  by  his  blood 
Reconcil'd  and  saved  us ; 
Now  his  righteousness  is  found 
Our  salvation's  only  ground, 
Hence  all  our  felicity 
Springs  here  and  eternally. 

2  Amen,  yea,  Hallelujah! 
Lord,  our  comfort,  joy  and  peace, 
By  thy  cross  thougain'dst  for  us 
Kverlasting-  happiness ! 

Since  th' effects  we  richly  prove 
Of  this  wondrous  act  oflnve, 
With  what  gratitude  should  we 
liaise  our  hearts  and  eves  to  thee! 


Of  Brotherly  Love. 


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1051.*     T.  58. 

PRAISE  be  to  Christ!  for  us  he 

vict'ry  gain'd, 
In  judgment  he  our  cause  by  right 

obtain' d, 
iVe  are  his  thro'  mercy :  to  him 

our  Saviour        * 
SVe'll  humbly  cleave,  till  we  shall 

have  the  favor 

To  see  his  face. 

2  While  saints    in   glory  praise 
their  heav'nly  King, 

Let  his   church  militant  thanks- 
givings bring, 

Since  'tis  solely  owing  to  Jesus' 
passion, 

That  no  believer  needs  a  separa- 
tion 

From  God  to  fear. 

3  Thy  saving  name  be  hallo w'd 
evermore, 

Lord  Jesus,  let  thy  kingdom  come 
with  pow'r : 


Might  all  nations  render  to  thee 

the  glory, 
Since  not  one  sinner  is   despis'd 

before  thee,  Saviour  of  all. 

1052.     T.  167. 

L  RAISE  for  ev'ry  scene  distress- 
ing, 
Praise  for  all  thou  didst  endure, 
Praise  for  ev'ry  gift  and  blessing, 
Which  thy  griefs  for  us  procure; 
In  thy  ransom'd  congregation 
Shall  thy  death  our  theme  remain, 
Till  thou  com'st  with  full  salva- 
tion, 
Lord  of  glory,  Lamb  once  slain. 

1053.*      T.  146. 

MlGHT  with  an  iron  pen 
This  truth  divine  be  graven, 
That  Jesus  Christ  was  slain, 
To  gain  for  sinners  heaven ; 
Unwearied  we  prolong 
And  joyfully  repeat 
The  blessed  gospel -song: 
'Tis  ever  new  and  sweet. 


VI.    Of  Brotherly  Love. 


1054.*     T.  583. 

HOW  good  and  pleasant  is  it 

to  behold 
The  favor'd  sheep  of  our  good. 

Shepherd's  fold, 
By    grace  upheld,    in   love  and 

knowledge  grow, 
Each  sharing  in  the  other's  weal 

and  woe, 

2  Fulness  of  grace  in  him,  our 

Head,  abounds, 
Hence  ev'ry  blessing  to  his  church 

redounds ; 
He    dwells    among    us    and   his 

Spirit's  light 
To  love  each  other  teacheth  us 

aright. 

D 


3  The  word  of  God  like  plenteous 
rain  descends,  [attends, 

And  fructifying  pow'r  its  course 

Unto   our   souls    it  richest  food 

supplies,  [wise. 

And  to  salvation  makes  us  truly 

4  If  love  unfeign'd  we  in  our  ac- 
tions show,  [will  bestow, 

The  God  of  peace  his   blessing 

O  Lord,  preserve  thy  church  for 

Jesus'  sake,  [undertake! 

And  bless  what  in  thy  name  we 

1055.*     T.  167. 

GrAXT,  Lord,  that  with  thy 

direction : 
"  Love  each  other  !"  we  comply, 
d 


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Of  following  Christ. 


Aiming1  with  unfeign'd  affection 

Thy  love  to  exemplify : 

Let  our  mutual  love  be  glowing-, 

Thus  it  will  to  all  appear, 

That  we,  as  on  one  stem  growing, 

In  thee  living  branches  are. 

2  Oh!    that  such  might  be  our 

union, 
As  thine  with  the  Father  is, 
And  not  one  of  our  communion 
Might  forsake  the  path  of  bliss! 
May  our  light  'fore    men    with 

brightness 
From  thy  light  reflected  shine, 
Thus  the  world  will  bear  us  wit- 
ness, 
That  we,  Lord,  are  truly  thine. 

1056.      T.  79. 

JJeAR  Lord,  my  soul  desireth, 
In  all  thy  word  requireth, 
By  works  t'  adorn  thy  grace; 
O  might  my  conversation 
Display  on  each  occasion 
That  holy  mind,  which  in  thee  was . 

2  The  tent  to  mc  allotted, 
In  honor  and  unspotted, 

] '11  cherish  and  respect; 
But  if  of  me  required, 
Then,  by  thy  love  inspired, 
Comfort  and  ease  for  thee  neglect. 

3  May  I  esteem  my  neighbors, 
Fair  qualities  or  labors 

Of  their's  retain  in  mind; 
Yea,  be  myself  their  servant, 


Thro'  unbid  impulse  fervent, 
As   tho'  some   contract  me  did 
bind. 

4  In  my  degree  and  measure 
To  aid  men  be  my  pleasure, 
To  edify,  my  care ; 
Since  thou  art  ever  ready, 
Friend  of  the  poor  and  needy, 
All  the  disconsolate  to  cheer. 

1057.*     T.  124. 

VV  HEN  the  true  believer's  mind 
Grace  o'erfloweth, 
Then  all  labor  doth  succeed, 
No  hurt  groweth ; 
Pilgrims  traveling  Zion-ward, 
Cheer  each  other, 
Each  stirs  up  his  brother. 
2  By   Christ's   dying   love    con- 
straint, 
None  can  ever 

Him  to  serve  a  burden  deem, 
But  a  favor; 

Looking  unto  Christ,  what  else 
Were  distressing 
Will  become  a  blessing. 

1058.      T. 39. 

TV  HAT  brought  us  together? 
.  what  joined  our  hearts  ? 

The  pardon,  which  Jesus,  our 
High-Priest,  imparts : 

'Tis  this,  which  cements  the  dis- 
ciples of  Christ, 

Who  are  into  one,  by  the  Spirit 
baptiz'd. 


VII.  Of  following  Christ. 


1059.*      T.  83. 

\t  HEN  in  Jesus'    nail-prints 

blest, 
We  behold  our  grace-election, 
Whtfi  in  his  sweet  peace  we  rest, 
Shelter'd  under  his  protection, 
We,  with  joy  to  him  resign'd, 
Serve  him  with  a  willing  mind. 


2  Would  we  inward  peace  enjoy, 
We  must  first  be  poor  in  spirit, 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  lie, 
Trusting  only  in  his  merit, 
Then  our  kind  and  loving  Lord 
Will  to  us  his  strength  afford. 

3  None  from  God  too  distant  are, 
None  too  sinful,none  too  wretched, 


Of  following  Christ. 


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But  they  may  his  mercy  share, 
For  his  arms  are  still  outstretched, 
Jfet  we  must,  while  we  apply, 
Lay  all  self-dependence  by. 

i  In  this  humble,  happy  frame, 
And  from   grace   to   grace  pro- 
ceeding, 
We  press  forward  in  his  name, 
And  have  cause  to  bless  his  lead- 
ing; 

Cheered  by  his  looks  of  grace, 
We  run  our  appointed  race. 

1060.*      T.  11. 

O   MY  soul,  mark  ev'ry  word 
Of  thy  kind  and  gracious  Lord, 
When  he  calls,  without  delay, 
Willingly  his  call  obey. 

2  When  he  beckons,  haste  along, 
In  his  pow'r  divine  be  strong, 
Shouldhe  e'er  thy  work  commend, 
Lowly  at  his  footstool  bend. 

3  Hath  he  aught  to  say  to  thee, 
An  attentive  scholar  be. 
Doth  he  chasten  thee,  as  son, 

"lis  deserved !"  humbly  own. 

1061.*      T.  166. 

j  T  HRICE  happy  I  esteem  my  lot, 
To  feel  true  spirit's  poverty, 
This  portion  from  the  Lord  I've 

It  yields  content  and  peace  to  me : 
He  gave  me  this  inheritance, 
My  soul's  salvation  to  advance; 
To  him  eternal  thanks  and  praise 
Be  render'd  for  my  call  of  grace. 

2  O  how  exceeding  rich  and  great 
The  grace  of  Jesus  Christ  appears! 
He  left  his  heav'nly  Father's  seat, 
To  share  our  sorrows,  griefs  and 

tears; 
No  worldly  pomp  or  dignity 
The  sons  of  men  in  him  could  see, 
When  they  th'  Eternal  Word  be- 
held, 
His  Godhead  in  our  nature  veil'd. 


3  For  us  from  heav'nly   realms 
exil'd, 

A  life  of  pain  and  woe  he  led, 
By  sinners  mocked  andrevil'd, 
He  freely  suffer'd  in  our  stead ; 
That  he  those,  who  in  him  believe. 
Might  as  his  property  receive, 
Since  by  his  anguish,   death  and 

blood 
He  reconcil'd  us  unto  God. 

4  Yea,  the  world's   Saviour,  Je- 
sus Christ, 

Th'  eternal  Son  of  God  became 
A  man  rejected  and  despis'd, 
An  object  of  contemptand  shame: 
The  Maker  of  creation's  sphere 
Did  in  an  abject  state  appear, 
That  by  his  poverty  the  poor 
Might  be  enriched  evermore. 

5  While  here  on  earth,  no  place 
he  had 

Wherehe  hisweary  headcould  lay, 
Oft  hungry,  thirsty,  spent  an  d  sad. 
He  learnt  by  suff'ring  to  obey; 
His  meat  and  drink  was  to  fulfil 
His  heav'nly  Father's  holy  wall, 
And  to  seek  out  the  sons  of  woe, 
That  he  to  them  might  kindness 
show. 

6  Say,    O    thou    love's    eternal 
Source, 

What  prompted  thee  this  step  to 

take  ? 
Compassion  was  the  mighty  force, 
O'er   sinful    man   thy  heart  did 

break ; 
Uncall'd  thou  cam'st  to  set  him 

free 
From  sin,  from  curse  and  misery, 
Yea,  to  enrich  and  crown  his  days 
With  thy  salvation,  joy  andgrace. 

7  My  body,  mind  and  soul  com- 
bine, 

To  laud  and  magnify  the  Lord, 
My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide  di- 
vine, 
Who  leads  me  by  his  holy  word, 
Preserves  me  in  the  narrow  way, 
Works  wonders  formedayby  day, 


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Of  following:  Christ. 


Whose  stuff  to  comfort  never  fails, 
When  any  trial  me  assails. 

8  Nought  can  such  pleasure  yield 
tome, 

While  in  this  vale  of  tears  I  stay, 
As  that  Lis  glory  I  shall  see, 
And  live  with  him  in  endless  day; 
Ev'n  here  of  everlasting-  rest, 
I  of  a  foretaste  am  possess'd, 
While  in  sweet  union  1  abide, 
With  him  and   with  his  chosen 
bride. 

9  Most  gladly  1  to  others  leave 
Their  worldly  treasure,  pomp  and 

fame, 
Since  of  Christ's  fulness  I  receive, 

1  glory  only  in  his  name; 

In  his  reproach  I  fi-eely  share, 
Who  for  my  sake  the  cross  did 

-  bear, 
And  joy  in  shame  and  poverty, 
Since  Jesus  poor  became  for  me. 

1062.*      T.  14. 

vrLORY  to  God,  whose  witness- 
train, 
Those  heroes,  bold  in  faith, 
Could  smile  on  poverty  and  pain, 
And  triumph,  ev'n  ia  death. 

2  Scorn'd  and  revil'd  as  was  their 
Head, 

When  walking  here  below, 
Thus  in  this  evil  world  they  led 
A  life  replete  with  woe. 

3  With  the  same  faith  our  bosom 
glows, 

Wherein  these  warriors  stood, 
When  in  the  cruel  gripe  of  those, 
Who  thirsted  for  their  blood. 

4  God,  whom  we  serve,  our  God 
can  save, 

And  damp  the  scorching  flame, 
C;in  build  an  ark,  or  smooth  a 

wave, 
For  such  as"  fear  his  name. 

5  Yea,  should  it  ev'n  to  man  ap- 
At  times,  as  tho'  our  Lord    [pear 


1  Forsook  his  chosen  people  here, 
|  At  last  he'll  help  afford. 

6  If  but  his  arm  support  us  still, 
Is  but  his  joy  our  strength, 
We  shall  ascend  the  rugged  hill, 
And  conqu'rors  prove  at  length. 

1063.*      T.  11. 

R ISE,  ye  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb, 
Serve  him    midst    reproach  and 

shame, 
His  example  keep  in  view, 
And  the  narrow  path  pursue. 

2  O  all-wise,  sublime  decree! 
He  assum'd  humanity, 

Liv'd  on  earth  despis'd  and  poor, 
Died,   salvation  to  procure. 

3  See  his  faithful  witness-train, 
They  endur'd  the  cross  and  pain ; 
(Men,  the  world  deserved  not) 
Hard  and  cheerless  was  then-  lot. 

4  Should  we  not  rejoice  to  see 
Our  names  in  heav'n's  registry, 
With  the  names  of  those  enroll'd, 
Who  shall  reap  an  hundred-fold. 

1064.*      T.  16. 

.1 X  that  glorious  vest  arrayed, 
Wherein  we  'fore  God  can  stand, 
We  will  Jesus  undismayed 
Follow,  joining  heart  and  hand. 

2  If  our  lives  for  him  we  venture, 
And  depending  on  his  grace, 

On  the  hardest  trials  enter, 
This  gives  courage  and  success. 

3  Of  our  lives  we  will  be  careful, 
While  reserved  for  his  use, 
But,  when  he.demands,unfearful, 
Wealth  and  life  for  Jesus  lose. 

1065.*      T.  79. 

A  S  thy  will,  O  my  Saviour, 
Unto  thy  Father's  ever 
Was  subject  and  resign'd, 
Grant,  that  in  deep  subjection, 
To  follow  thy  direction 
I  may  be  cheerfully  inclin'd. 


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£066.*     T.  14. 

O  MAY  we,  Saviour,  step  for 
Bear  thee  sweet  company,  [step 
Thus  will,  whate'er  we  undertake, 
An  act  of  worship  be. 

1067.*     T.  167. 

TT  O  belong  to  Christ  our  Saviour, 
Christian,  what  doth  this  imply  ? 
Constantly  to  seek  his  favor, 
Ever  watching  faithfully ; 
To  implore  his  kind  direction, 
Day  by  day,  in  all  we  do, 


To  confide  in  his  protection, 
Freed  from  ev'ry  earthly  view- 

1068.*     T.  155. 

A  MEN,  yea,  Head  of  thy  church, 

Grant,  we  pray,  this  our  petition, 

In  submission 

To  thy  will,  with  steady  pace, 

In  thy  ways 

To  proceed :  if  thou  attend  us, 

Cross  or  shame  shall  not  offend 

us, 
Thee  we  boldly  will  confess. 


VIII.    Of  Self-knowledge. 


1069.*     T.22. 

T  O  God  our  Saviour  let  us  pray, 
That  he  would  fashion  us  like  clay, 
His  mind  into  our  hearts  infuse, 
And  teach  us  all  his  blessed  views. 

2  Detacb'd  from  ev'ry  earthly 
thing,  [King- ; 

O  might  we  cleave  to  Christ  our 

Might  our  whole  walk  resemble 
his, 

And  witness,  whereour  treasureis. 


T.  228. 
we're  sinful,  vile   and 


1070 

A  LAS! 

base, 
Yet  freely  justified  by  grace, 
A  myst'ry  this,  concealed 
From  all,  but  those,  who  gladly 

own : 
**  This  truth  to  me  had  ne'er  been 

known,   . 
•'  By  flesh  and  blood  revealed; 
•'  O  no — I  owe 

"  My  experience — And  assurance 
•'  Of  salvation 
"  To  the  Spirit's  operation." 

2  Whoe'er  himself  of  sinners  chief 
Esteems  and  burden'd  seeks  relief 
From  the  reproach  he  feareth 
The  evil  knows,  which  in  him  lies 


Dd  2 


However  hidden  from  man's  eyes 
It  fair  and  good  appeareth, 
Mourning — Turning  [som, 

To  the  Arictim — For  man's  ran- 
Finds  exemption 
From  sin's  yoke  and  full  redemp- 
tion. 

3  Now  guilty  blushes  him  o'er- 
spread, 

Again,  like  John,  he  falls  as  dead, 

Before  Jehovah  Jesus, 

And  worships  him  with  humble 
fear, 

'Fore  whom,  when  they  to  him 
draw  near, 

The  angels  veil  their  faces  : 

"Ah!  why—do  I;" 

Saith  the  sinner — "  From  my  Sa- 
viour 

"  Life  inherit? 


4  He,  who  in  Jesus'  death  believes, 

From  thence  all  righteousness  re- 
ceives, 

And  all  sanctification : 

Tho*  stripp'd  of  ev'ry  self-made 
good, 

Is,  by  the  virtue  of  his  blood, 

Freed  from  sin's  condemnation ; 

Its  voice — Still  cries 

In  his  favor, — Christ,  our  Saviour,, 


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For  him  pleadeth, 

This  is  all  the  plea  he  needeth. 

5  But  why  is  not  my  wav'ring 
mind 

At  all  times  willingly  inclin'd, 
To  live  to  my  Lord's  pleasure ; 
Why  is  not  the  new  creature  seen 
In  thought,  in  action,  word  and 

mien, 
In  its  full  stature's  measure? 

0  I — Must  sigh, 

Until  fully— Render'd  holy 
By  his  merit, 

1  with  him  become  one  spirit. 

6  Yet   hark!    the  Bridegroom's 
voice  I  hear, 

He  whispers  in  my  lisf'ning  ear, 
That  he  my  suit  approveth; 
He,  who  unto  himself,  his  bride, 
The  church,  betrothed  when  he 

..died, 
Me,  needy  sinner,  loveth: 
Thus  he — Cheers  me : 
"  I  to  gladness — Turn  thy  sad- 
ness;" 
Here  is  weeping,  x 

Once  in  joy  we  shall  be  reaping. 

1071.  T.  37. 

X  HEY  that  are  whole,  need  not 
The  good  physician, 
But  they  who  know  and  feel 
Their  lost  condition, 
Bewail  their  wretched  state, 
To  Christ  appealing, 
Experience  of  his  stripes 
The  virtue  healing. 

2  We  know,  that  in  our  flesh 
No  good  thing  dwelleth, 
But  with  ne'er  failing  skill 
Our  wounds  he  healeth ; 
Thus  spirit,  body,  soul, 
Tho'  poor  and  needy, 

Can,  to  rejoice  in  him, 
Be  ever  ready. 

1072.  T. 159. 

H  OW needful,  strictly  to  inquire 
And  ask  our  hearts  each  day* 


"  Doth  Jesus' love  me  'still  inspire, 
"  My  thoughts  and  actions  sway* 
Am  I  a  branch  in  Christ  the  vine? 
"  Am  Ihis  own,  and  is  he  mine? 
"  Do  I  by  faith  unto  him  cleave, 
"  And  to  his  honor  liver" 

2  The  Spirit's  witness,   full  and 

clear,- 
Will  state  the  real  case, 
And  either  draw  a  contrite  tear, 
Or  thanks  unfeigned  raise; 
Hence  will  the  consequence  ensue, 
That  the  full  purpose  we  renew, 
To  run  in  faith  tn  appointed  race, 
Till  we  shall  see  his  face. 


T.  167. 

souls,    with  real 


1073.* 
Faithful 

blessing, 
Celebrate  their  natal  day,  [ing? 
Asking:  "  Are  we  onward  press- 
"  What  may  Jesus  have  to  say  ? 
"  Are  the  ways  of  sin  unpleasant? 
"  Do  we  hold  our  Saviour  fast? 
"  Are  we  more  like  him  at  present, 
"  Than  we  were  in  seasons  past?" 

2  Great  defects  are  still  revealed; 
Short  we  fall  of  his  blest  aim ; 
Then  the  conscious  soul  is  filled 
With   a    deep,    but  wholesome 

shame; 
Earnest  to  improve  the  morrow, 
We  our  yesterday  review, 
While  the  tear  of  godly  sorrovt 
Saddens,  but  enlivens  too. 

3  Jesus,  for  thy  faithful  leading 
In  times  past,  we  humbly  raise 
Our  thanksgiving,  thus  proceed* 

ing 
Onward  in  the  path  of  grace; 
While  another  year  we  enter, 
We  renew  our  vows  of  love, 
All  for  thee  resolv'd  to  venture. 
Our  benign  conductor  prove! 

1074.     T.  11. 

THEY,  who  know  our^Lord  in- 
deed, 
Find  in  him  a  friend  in  need, 


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ind  behold  in  Jesus'  face, 
Nought  but  mercy,   truth   and 
grace. 

2  They  can  cast  by  faith  their 
care 

On  that  Lord,  who  hearethpray'r, 
And  when  they  to  him  draw  nigh, 
He  doth  all  their  wants  supply. 

3  They  who  him,  their  Saviour 
know, 

Lowly  at  his  footstool  bow  ; 
They,  td  whom  his  name  is  dear, 
Greatly  to  offend  him  fear. 

4  But  this  very  fear  is  sweet, 
While  abased  at  his  feet, 

He  with  gentle  voice  doth  chide 
Their  unfaithfulness  and  pride. 

5  O  how  wond'rous  is  his  love 
To  all,  who  his  goodness  prove, 
Deep  abasement,  heav'nly  joy, 
Their  alternate  thoughts  employ. 

6  Wonders  without  end  we  see, 
Countless  mercies,  great  and  free; 
Lord,  accept  our  thanks  andpraise 
For  thy  goodness,  truth  and  grace. 

1075.     T.  14. 

W  HO  saith  he's  poor,  nor  feels 

within 
With  deepest  shame  his  need, 
Convicted  on  account  of  sin, 
He  is  not  poor  indeed. 

2  But   he,   who  knows   himself 
Is  ready  to  confess*  [aright, 
Instructed  by  the  Spirit's  light, 
His  utter  helplessness. 

3  How  greatly  he  forgiveness 
wants 

In  Jesus'  blood,  he  knows* 
With  inward  spirit's  ardor  pants, 
In  him  to  find  repose. 

4  Who  is  so  full  of  tenderness, 
And  patience,  as  thou,  Lord  ? 
But  I  must  own  with  shame,  alas! 
I  oft  transgress  thy  word. 


5  Oh!  from  my  heart,  God  Holy 

Ghost, 
This  suit  I  make  to  thee: 
Show  me  how  much  my  ransom 

cost, 
How  great  my  poverty. 

1070.*     T.  22. 

O  LORD,  'fore  thee  abas'd  I  fall, 
And  on  thy  name  for  mercy  call, 
The  faults  indeed  are  numberless , 
Which  humbly  I  to  thee  confess. 

2  I  give  myself  to  thee  anew, 

My  soul  and  body  are  thy  due,    '-- 
Form  me  into  thy  likeness  here, 
By  means,  or  gentle,  or  severe. 

3  Grant,  that  I  may  henceforth 
to  thee 

More  faithful  and  obedient  be, 
O  may  thy  blood  and  righteous- 
ness 
My  beauty  be,  my  glorious  dress. 

1077.     T.  36. 

JL  HY  love   unchanging  is  our 

consolation, 
Thy  patience  and  long  sufPring 

our  salvation, 
O  thou  our  yesterday,  to-day  and 

ever 
Most  faithful  Saviour. 

2  Thy  purposes  of  love  remain 
unshaken, 

Tho'  we,  alas !  our  rows  have  oft 

forsaken, 
Forgive,  bear  with  us,  grant  us 

thy  direction, 
And  kind  protection. 

3  As  a  thick  cloud  let  all  our 
sins  be  blotted 

jOut  of  thy  book,  that  nothing 

past  be  noted, 
As  children,  chasten  US  when  we 

are  failing, 
Heal  us,  when  ailing. 


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1078.*     T.  159. 


1  HO'  thou  art  not  displeas'd, 

O  Lord, 
Yet  if  our  ways  we  search, 
Whether  we  joy  to  thee  afford, 
And  edify  thy  church, 
Directing  ev'ry  thought  and  aim 
Unto  the  honor  of  thy  name, 
Then  our  defects  so  great  appear, 
We  drop  a  contrite  tear. 

1079.*      T.  96. 

.N  O  longer  to  behold  the  tree, 
Where  Christ  our  guilt  and  curse 

did  bear, 
No  longer  him  by  faith  to  see, 
Nor  feel  him  to  our  spirit  near, 
This  fills  the  soul  with    bitter 

smart, 
Yes,  God  knows  this,  who  knows 

the  heart. 


1080.*      T.  28. 

1  AM  needy,  yet  forgiven, 
With  thy  blood  my  heart  enliven, 
Give  me,  Jesus,  of  thy  passion 
An  abiding,  deep  impression. 

2  With  new  grace,    dear  Lord, 
array  me, 

Into  new  degrees  convey  me, 
For  thy  service  make  me  ready, 
Sanctify  both  soul  and  body. 

1081.*      T.  22. 

A.LTHO'  my  deep  depravity 
Oft  causeth  me  to  mourn  andsigh, 
My  hope,  to  prosper  for  the  Lord, 
Doth  heart-felt  joy  to  me  afford. 

2  Till  to  that  happy  fold  I'm  led, 
Which  with  celestial  joys  is  fed, 
And  of  life's   fountain  drinks  a- 

bove, 
In  endless  bliss  and  perfect  love. 


1082. 


IX.  Of  Sanctification 
T.  200. 


X  O  thee,   O  Lord,  I  send  my 

cries, 
O  let  them  rise  to  heaven ; 
To  all  my  pray'rs,  my  tears  and 

sighs 
A  gracious  ear  be  given ; 
Thy  blessed  word  be  my  support, 
May  I,  in  thee  believing, 
To  thee  cleaving, 
By  faith  be  purified, 
From  thee  true  life  receiving. 

2  Let  neither  lust  nor  fear  prevail, 
To  draw  me  from  my  duty, 
By  aiding  grace  I  shall  not  fail 
To  walk  in  holy  beauty; 
For  who  hath  aught,  but  what  is 

giv'n  ? 
Such  favor  none  can  merit, 
But  thy  Spirit, 

Our  guide  to  life  and  heav'n, 
Can  graciously  confer  it. 


1083.*      T.  151. 

CrENTLE  is  the  coercion 
Of  Jesus'  pow'r  and  love, 
Without  it  my  exertion 
Must  unavailing  prove; 
Humbled  in  heart  and  broken, 
To  Christ  for  strength  I  flee; 
"  My  grace :"    himself   hath 

spoken : 
"  Sufficient  is  for  thee." 

2  lfask'd:  "  Hast  thou  already 
"  In  grace  such  progress  made, 
"  As  with  steps  firm  and  steady 
"  Th'  appointed  path  to  tread?" 
I  own  :  "  I'm  weak  and  feeble, 

"  Alone  I  cannot  stand,  [ble, 

"  'Tis  Christ,  who  makes  mesta- 
"  On  him  I  must  depend." 

3  Is  good  in  contemplation, 
I  on  my  Saviour  call, 
Who  gave  the  intimation, 
And  worketh  all  in  all ; 


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The  wish'd  for  good  effected, 
To  him.  I  render  praise, 
Who  hath  the  work  directed, 
By  his  enabling-  grace. 

1084.     T.  71. 

-LORD,  who  didst  sanctify 
Thyself,  and  hast  thereby, 
Procur'd  that  blessing, 
That  we  before  thy  face 
May  walk  in  holiness, 
To  thee  well  pleasing. 

2  In  true  simplicity, 

O  may  we  cleave  to  thee, 

Our  God  and  Saviour  ; 

In  all  things  free  from  blame, 

To  glorify  thy  name 

Be  our  endeavor. 

3  In  heart  here  purified, 
May  we  in  thee  abide, 
Without  cessation  ; 

Thy  praise  be  our  employ, 
On  earth  our  highest  joy, 
Thy  congregation. 

1085.*      T.  580. 

AiORD,  take  my  sinful,  worth- 
less heart 
As  thine,  thy  grace  to  me  impart, 
And  deep  thy  seal  impress; 
Take  me  into  thy  special  care, 
Secure  my  soul  from  ev'ry  snare, 
Thyself  find  always  free  access. 

2  Make  me  a  bosom  friend  of 

thine, 
Upon  thy  breast  may  I  recline, 
Preserv'd  from  needless  fears; 
And  when  this    earthly  house  I 

leave, 
Into  those  mansions  me  receive, 
Where  thou  wilt  wipe  away   all 
5  tears. 

1086.*     T.  ±25. 

O  SHED  abroad,  Lord  Jesus, 
Thy  love  in  us,  we  pray, 
And  let  its  influence  gracious 
Our  thoughts  and  actions  sway, 


Thus  in  the  path  proceeding, 
To  life  eternal  leading, 
We  shall  thy  word  obey. 

1087.*      T.  9. 

\\  HO  thro'  Jesus'  wounds  ob- 
tains 
Pardon  and  salvation, 
Both  for  soul  and  body  gains 
True  sanctification. 

1088.*      T.  22. 

WHENE'ER  assail'd  by  sinful 
lust, 

1  thank  my  God,  there  is  no  mint, 
But  say  to  av'rice,  lust  and  pride; 
"  My  Lord  destroy'd  you,  whea 

he  died!" 

2  No  parley  with  the  foe  I  make, 
But  unto  Christ  my  refuge  take, 
And  when  I  to  my  Lord  complain, 
From  sin  I  quickly  freedom  gain. 

1089.      T.  14. 

A   WANT  a  principle  within, 
Of  jealous,  godly  fear, 
A  sense  of  each  approach  of  sin, 
A  dread,  lest  it  come  near. 

2  Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye, 
O  God,  my  conscience  make, 
Arouse  my  soul,  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 

1090.*      T.  68. 

WHILE  we  take  our  seat 
At  the  Master's  feet, 
Urg'd  by  love,  we  in  our  measure, 
His    commandments    keep    with 

pleasure, 
Doth  lie  strength  bestow, 
We  can  all  things  do. 

1091.     T.  136. 

O  HAPPY  lot! 
To  live  in  blessed  union 
With  Christ,  and  with  his  church 
in  close  communion, 


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To  look  to  him, 

Prompted  by  love  and  need, 

To  feed  by  faith  upon   his  death 

vi d  merit, 
And,  purified   in  heart,    become 

with  him  one  spirit, 
To  love  him,    tho'    we  see  him 

not, 
O  happy  lot! 


1092.      T.  590. 

JN  OW  may  the  very  God  of  peace 

Us  wholly  sanctify, 

And  grant  us  such  a  rich  increase 

Of  unction  from  on  high, 

That  spirit,  soul  and  body  may, 

Preserved  free  from  stain, 

Be  blameless  until  thy  great  day, 

Lord  Jesus  Christ!  Amen! 


X.  Of  Patience  in  Tribulation. 


1093.     T.  14. 

vxOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform, 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill,  [signs, 
He  treasures   up  his    bright  de- 
And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage 
take, 

The  clouds  you  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,   and   shall 

break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble 
sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace, 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 
Unfolding  ev'ry  hour, 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain, 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

1094.      T.  22. 

AS  E  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious 

cares  [snares, 

To  thee  arc  burdens,  thorns  and 


They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord, 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely    by  his    hand 
thus  far,  [care? 

Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to 
How  canst  thou  want,  if  he  pro- 
vide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

3  When  first  before  his  mercy-seat 
Thou  didst  thy  All  to  him  commit, 
He  gave  thee  warrant  from  that 

hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love   and 
pow'r. 

4  Did  ever  trouble  thee  befal, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call, 
And   hath   he  not    the   promise 

pass'd, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last? 

5  He  that  hath  help'd  me  hitherto, 
Will  help  me  all  my  journey  thro', 
And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
New  Ebenezers  to  his  praise. 

6  Tho'  rough  and  thorny  be  the 
road, 

It  leads  me  home  apace  to  God ; 
I  count  my  present  trials  small, 
For  heav'n  will  make  amends  for 
all. 

1095.      T.  39. 

BEGONE,  unbelief!  for  my  Sa- 
viour is  near,  [appear, 
And  for  my  relief  he  will  surely 


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S2f 


3y  pray'r  let  me  wrestle,  and  he 
will  perform, 

vVith  Clirist  in  the  vessel,  I  smile 
at  the  storm. 

2  Tho'  dark  be  my  way,  yet  since 
he  is  my  guide, 

Tis  mine  to  obey,  and  'tis  his  to 
provide, 

Tho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  crea- 
tures all  fail, 

The  word  he  hath  spoken  will 
surely  prevail. 

3  His  love  in  times  past  me  for- 
biddeth  to  think 

He'ii  leiive  me  at  last  unrelieved 

to  sink, 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in 

review 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help 

me  quite  thro'. 

4  Why  should  I  complain  then  of 
want  or  distress, 

Temptation  or  pain  ?  for  he  told 
me  no  less, 

The  heirs  of  salvation,  I  know 
from  his  word, 

Thro'  much  tribulation  must  fol- 
low their  Lord. 

5  How  bitter  the  cup  none  can 
ever  conceive, 

Which  Jesus  drank  up,  that  poor 

sinners  might  live! 
His  way  was  much  rougher,  and 

darker  than  mine, 
Did  Jesus  thus  suffer,  and  shall 

I  repine  ? 

6  Since  all  that  I  meet  with  shall 
work  for  my  good, 

The  bitter  is  sweet,  and  themed'- 

cine  is  food, 
Tho'  painful    at    present,    'twill 

cease  before  long, 
And  then   O    how  pleasant,  the 

conqueror's  song. 

1096.      T.  591. 

XF  to  Jesus  for  relief 

My  soul  hath  fled  by  pray'r, 


Why  should  I  give  way  to  grief, 
Or  heart-consuming  care  ? 
Are  not  all  things  in  his  hand, 
Hath  he  not  his  promise  pass'd? 
Will  he  then  regardless  stand, 
And  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

2  While  1  know,  his  providence 
Disposeth  each  event, 

Shall  I  judge  by  feeble  sense, 
And  yield  to  discontent  ? 
If  he  worms  and  sparrows  feed, 
Clothe  the  grass  in  rich  array, 
Can  he  see  a  child  in  need, 
And  turn  his  eye  away  ? 

3  When  his   name  was  quite  un- 
known, 

And  sin  my  life  employ'd, 
Then  he  watch'd  me  as  his  own, 
Or  I  had  been  destroy'd. 
Now  his  mercy -seat  I  know, 
Now  by  grace  I'm  reconcil'd, 
Would  he  spare  me,  while  a  foe, 
To  leave  me,  when  a  child? 

4  If  he  all  my  wants  supplied, 
When  I  disdain'd  to  pray, 
Now  his  Spirit  is  my  guide, 
How  can  he  answer  nay  ? 

If  he  would  not  give  me  up, 
When  my  soul  against  him  fought, 
Will  he  disappoint  the  hope, 
Which  he  himself  hath  wrought  ? 

5  If  he  shed  his  precious  biood, 
To  bring  me  to  his  fold, 

Can  I  think,  that  meaner  good 
He  will  from  me  withhold? 
Satan,  vain  is  thy  device, 
Here  my  hope  rests  well  assur'd: 
In  that  great  redemption-price 
I  see  the  whole  secur'd. 

1097.      T. 89. 

1ES,  since   God  himself  hath 

said  it, 
On  his  promise  I  rely, 
His    good  word    demands   my 

credit, 
What  can  unbelief  reply  ? 
He  is  strong  and  can  fulfil, 
He  is  truth,  and  therefore  will. 


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2  In  my  Saviour's  intercession 
Humbly  still  I  will  confide, 
Lord,  accept  my  free  confession, 
"  I  have  sinn'd,   but   thou  hast 

died;" 
This  is  all  I  have  to  plead, 
This  is  all  the  plea  I  need. 

1098.      T.  585. 

O  MY  soul,  what  means  this 
sadness,  [down  ? 

Wherefore   art    thou    thus    cast 

Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  glad- 
ness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  begone; 

Look  to  Jesus  :|:  And  rejoice  in 
his  great  name. 

2  What  tho'  Satan's  strong- temp- 
tations 

Harass  thee  by  night  and  day, 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 
Often  fill  thee  with  dismay, 
Thou  shaft  conquer  :f:  Thro' the 
Lamb's  atoning  blood. 

3  Tho'  ten  thousand  ills  beset 
thee, 

From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin; 
He  is  faithful  :g:  To  perform  his 
gracious  word. 

4  Tho'  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend 

thee, 
Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God: 
Therefore  praise   him  :jj:    Praise 

the  dear  Redeemer's  name! 

1099.*      T.  159. 

IjOOX  up,  my  soul,  to   Christ 

thv  joy, 
With  a  believing  mind,  [noy, 

With  all  the  ills,  which  thee  an- 
The  way  to  Jesus  find  ; 
Here  in  this  world  thou  hast  no 

home, 
Nor  lasting  joy:  to  Jesus  come, 


He  is  the  Pearl  of  greatest  price, 
Who  all  thy  wants  supplies. 

2  Steadfast   in   faith    to   Jesus 
cleave, 

His  faithfulness  review, 

And  er'ry  burden  with  him  leave, 

Whose  love  is  daily  new  : 

His  ways  with  thee  are  just  and 

right, 
He  puts  thy  enemies  to  flight, 
However  threat'ning  they  appear, 
Take  courage,  he  is  near. 

3  Thy  closet  enter,  pray  and  sigh, 
To  Jesus  tell  thy  grief, 

His  ear  is  open  to  thy  cry, 

His  hand  to  give  relief, 

Tho'  men  thee  hate,  forsake  and 
grieve, 

Thy  Saviour  thee  will  never  leave, 

His  word  is  pass'd:  he'll  aid  af- 
ford, 

Rely  upon  the  Lord. 

4  Lift  up  thy  heart  to  him  on 
high, 

And  leave  this  sordid  earth, 
Behold  witli  a  believing  eye 
God's  excellence  and  worth, 
Devote  thy  life,  thy  all  to  him, 
Who  did  thy  soul  from  death  re- 
deem, 
In  love  to  thee  the  cross  endur'cL, 
And  life  for  theeprocur'd. 

5  Arise  and  seek  the  things  above, 
Let  heav'n  be  all  thy  aim, 
Where  Jesus  dwells  in  bliss  and 

love, 
And  earth  and  sin  disclaim  : 
The  world  and  all  its  empty  joy 
His  potent  breath  will  once  de- 
stroy; 
Abiding  rest  and  peace  of  mind 
In  Christ  alone  we  find. 

1100.*      T.  143. 

O  FOUNTAIN  eternal   of  life 

and  of  light, 
Where  all  find  refreshment,  who 

seek  it  aright, 


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323 


Pure  spring:  of  salvation, 

And  true  consolation, 

From  God's  holy  temple  thy  liv- 
ing- stream  rolls, 

Whose  waters  flow  ample  for  all 
thirsty  souls. 

2  Let  him  that  is  thirsty,  encour- 
aging* call! 

Now  drink  of  the  waters,  abound- 
ing- for  all, 

The  promised  blessing- 

Is  sweetly  refreshing ; 

All  ye  who  are  ailing  and  needy 
draw  nigh, 

This  well-spring  ne'er-failing  your 
wants  will  supply. 

3  Thou  river  or  life  dost  revive 
soul  and  mind, 

Those  whom  thou  enrichest  eter- 
nal good  find, 

Amidst  tribulation 

The  cup  of  salvation 

I  take,  thus  with  gladness  inspir- 
ed by  thee, 

All  sorrow  and  sadness  affrighted 
must  flee. 

4  I  plead  thy  rich  promise,  O 
give  me  to  drink, 

With  fervor  of  spirit  I  wholly 
would  sink 

Into  thy  love's  ocean, 

0  let  true  devotion 

My  heart  be  impelling,  still  on- 
ward to  move,  [love. 

To  Zion  thy  dwelling,  the  city  of 

5  Should  bitter  be  mix'd  with  the 
sweet  of  my  cup, 

O  grant  me  with  joy  all  self-will 

to  give  up, 
For  thou  hast  drank  for  us 
The  cup  of  dire  sorrows, 
And  now   the   partaker   of  thy 

grief  and  pain 
With  thee,  his  dear  Master,   for 

ever  shall  reign. 


6  O  therefore,  my  Jesus,  permit 
me  to  rest, 

Where  saints  are  no  longer  by 
suff'ring  oppress'd, 

Where  joys  beyond  measure, 

And  fulness  of  pleasure 

In  glory  transcendent  the  con- 
querors sate 

And  where  crowns  resplendent 
the  faithful  await. 

1101.*      T.  82. 

F  AITHFUL  Saviour,  we  to  thee 
Will  look  up  incessantly, 
Happy  in  thy  peace  and  blessing, 
Filial  confidence  possessing, 
Poor  in  spirit,  rich  in  grace, 
We  show    forth   thy   matchless 
praise. 

2  God  be  prais'd!   thy   love  is 

known,     - 
Thou  expectest  this  alone, 
That  disclaiming  self-reliance, 
We    should   yield  a    glad  com- 
pliance, 
With  a  mind  devoutly  still, 
To  thy  good  and  perfect  will. 

1102.*     T.  137. 

\V  ITII  undaunted  resolution, 
Christian  heart — where  thou  art, 
Stand  without  confusion ; 
Yea,  should   death  with  its  last 

message 
Call  thee  hence — Christ's  defence, 
Leads  thro'  the  dark  passage. 

2  What  are  this  world's  joys  and 

troubles, 
But  a  hand-full  of  sand, 
Vain  and  empty  bubbles : 
Yonder  are  the  solid  treasures, 
Where  our  Lord — will  afford 
Endless  joys  and  pleasures, 
e 


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XI.  Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 


1103.*     T.  583. 

To  thee,  the  Lord  of  all,  I'll 

humbly  sing-, 
To  thee,  my  Maker,  I'll  thank- 

ofF'rings  bring; 
But  how  can  language  worthily 

display 
Thy  lauds,  or  to  thy  name  due 

homage  pay? 

2  I've  nought  to  give,  for  whatl 
have  is  thine, 

Thine  is  my  soul  and  body,  and 

not  mine ; 
My  reas'ning  pow'rs,  my  health, 

my  daily  food, 
Are  all  thy  gifts,  and  show  that 

thou  art  good. 

3  That  I'm  an  honorable  vessel 
made, 

Is  all  the  work  of  love  unmerited, 
And   not   because   I'm   worthy : 

mercy  free 
Redeem'd  my  soul  from  sin  and 

misery. 

4  Now  while  on  earth  1  stay,  to 
thee  I'll  live, 

And  to  thy  name  alone  all  glory 

give, 
Till  I,  with   all  thy  saints,  my 

voice  shall  raise, 
And  join  in  everlasting  songs  of 

praise. 

1104.      T.  585. 

A\  IIILE  successive  years    are 

wasting 
Still  our  God  abides  the  same; 
All  his  words  are  everlasting, 
All  his  works  his  love  proclaim, 
Men  and  angels  :R:   Sing    thrice 

holy  to  his  name 

2  Out  of  love  he  man  created, 
And  ordain'd  him  God's  delight, 
Nor  was  this,  his  love,  abated, 


When    man    lost    God's    imag  $ 

bright ; 
Then  compassion:":  Brought  re 

demption's  plan  to  light. 


3  Here  is  love  divine  pourtrayed 
So  that  man  the  lines  may  trace ; 
See,  O  man,  God's  love  displayed 
In  thy  Saviour's  marred  face: 
Wouldst  thou  praise  him  :!|:  Be 

thy  theme  redeeming  grace. 

4  Bear  in  mind,  how  Jesus  suf- 
fer'd, 

He  the  Righteous,  for  th'  unjust, 
How  his  sinless  soul  he  offer'd, 
Unto  God  for  sinful  dust ; 
Love  thus  triumph'd  :!j:  Mighty 
now  to  save  the  lost. 

5  Lo,  th'  incarnate  God  ascended, 
Pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood, 
Now  all  enmity  is  ended, 

Man  is  reconcil'd  to  God; 
All  the  ruin  :'|:  Of  his  fall  is  now 
made  good. 

6  We  shallsee  him  once  returning, 
Then  the  sav'd  their  heads  will 

raise, 
He  will   change  their   grief  and 

mourning 
Into  notes  of  endless  praise; 
As  Jehovah  :f:  Ev'ry  tongue  will 

him  confess. 

7  Sing  with  glad  anticipation, 
Mortals  and  immortals,  sing, 
Jesus  comes  with  full  salvation, 
Jesus  doth  his  glory  bring; 
Hallelujah!  Jf:  Lord  of  hosts,  of 

kings,  the  King! 

1105.      T.  5S0. 

J  ESUS,    the    whole    creation's 

Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead, 
Endless  thy  glories  shine; 


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327 


Thy  blood-bought  church  in  mer- 
cy own ; 

The  church  assembled  round  thy 
throne, 
^Dr  pilgrims  hd  e ;  we  all  are  thine. 

?f2    Pilgrims    on    earth,    here  we 
may  rest,  [nest, 

The  sparrow  here  hath  found  a 
Thine  altars.  O  Lord  God! 
For  all  thy  blessings  and  thy  care, 
Our    gratitude,    in    praise    and 

pray'r, 
Shall  still  ascend  to  thine  abode. 

3.  Ye  spirits  of  the  just  above, 
Wit  n  Christ  now  perfected  in  love, 
Once  our  companions  here; 
In  higher  strains  join  us  to  sing 
Blessing  and  honor  to  our  King, 
Till  he  in  glory  shall  appear. 

4  Hail!    Lamb    once  slain,    thy 

precious  blood 
Hath  brought  us  sinners  nigh  to 

God, 
Worthy  art  thou  alone ! 
Accept,  O  Lord,  Ancient  of  days, 
Thy  universal  church's  praise, 
Here,   and  around   thy  glorious 

throne. 


T.  14. 

countless  as  the 


1106. 

Jr  OR  mercies 

sands, 
Which  daily  I  receive, 
From  God,    by  my    Redeemer's 

hands, 
My  soul,  what  canst  thou  give? 


2  Yet  this  acknowledgment  I'll 
make, 

For  all  he  hath  bestow'd, 
Salvation's  sacred  cup  I'll  take, 
And  call  upon  my  God. 

3  The  best  return  for  one,  like  me, 
So  wretched  and  so  poor, 

Is,  from  his  gifts  to  draw  a  plea, 
And  ask  him  still  for  more. 

1107.*     T.  166. 

THANKS  be  to  thee,  O  Lamb 

of  God, 
For  thy  unfathomable  grace, 
How  many  benefits  bestow'd 
Forgotten  and  unnotic'd  pass ! 
When  I  thy  love  astonish'd  see, 
What  lengths,  breadths,  heights, 

and  depths  appear! 
Eternity,  immensity, 
These,  these  its  only  limits  are. 

1108.*      T.  114. 

JL  HE  Lamb  of  God  unspotted, 

pure  and  holy, 
Who  by  his   death  us  reconcil'd 

to  God, 
And  from  our  sins  hath  wash'd 

us  in  his  blood, 
Is  worthy,  that  each  knee  bow 

'fore  him  lowly, 
That  ev'ry  tongue  with  gladness 

him  confess, 
The  only  Lord,  unto  the  Father's 

praise. 


XII.  Of  Prayer  and  Supplication, 


1109.     T.  582. 

J3EHOLD  the  throne  of  grace, 
The  promise  calls  me  near, 
There  Jesus  shows  his  cheering 

.  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  pray'r. 
2  That  rich,  atoning  blood, 
Which  sprinkled  round  I  see, 


Provides  for  those,  who  come  to 

God 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

3  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt, 
Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold, 
Since  his  own  blood  for  thee  was 

spilt, 
What  else  can  he  withhold  ? 


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4  Beyond  thy  utmost  wants, 
His  iove  and  pow'r  can  bless, 
To  praying-  souls  he  always  grants 
More  than  they  can  express. 

5  Since 'tis  the  Lord's  command, 
My  mouth  I  open  wide. 

Lord,  open  thou  thy   bounteous 

hand, 
That  I  may  be  supplied. 

6  My  soul,  believe  and  pray, 
Without  a  doubt  believe : 
Whaie'er  we  ask  in  God's  own 

way, 
We  surely  shall  receive. 

7  Here  stands  the  promise  fair, 
For  God  cannot  repent, 

To  fervent,  persevering  pray'r, 
He'll  ev'ry  blessing-  grant. 

llio.    T.  11. 

V;  OME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  pre- 
pare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  pray'r, 
He  himself  hath  bid  thee  pray, 
And  sends  none  unheard  away. 

2  Thou  art  coming-  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 
For  his  grace  and  pow'r  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  Lord,  1  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  the  blessing  thou  bestow, 
()  do  not  my  suit  disdain, 
None  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 

nil.*     T.  lo. 

J.  HE  prayers  of  the  needy, 
Thou,  Lord,  to  hear  art  ready, 
Thy  mercy  and  forbearance 
We  ev'ry  day  experience. 

2  When  thee  in  faith  addressing-, 
Thou  no  good  gift  nor  blessing 
Unto  thy  church  deniest, 

But  all  her  wants  suppliest. 

3  In  thee  we  trust  for  ever, 
Since  thou  to  each  believer 
Afford'st  that  consolation: 

"  I've  heard  thy  supplication." 


1112.*      T.  114. 

M  HENE.'ER  with  ardent  pray'r 
and  supplication, 

My  mind  surveys  thy  kingdom, 
gracious  Lord, 

And  recollects  the  promis'd  rich 
reward, 

For  thy  soul's  travail,  bitter  death 
and  passion, 

The  hope  I  cherish,  that  thy  flock 
of  grace 

On  earth  will  still  abundantly  in- 
crease. 

2  O  Father  of  thy  people,  I  im- 
plore thee, 

The  church,  the  fruit  of  Jesus' 

suff 'rings,  bless, 
Refresh    her    oft    with    copious 

show'rs  of  grace, 
Her  only  aim  is    to  promote  th 

glory ; 
May  Jesus  thousands  as   a  spoil 

obtain, 
And  his  disciples  constant  vict'ry 

gain. 

3  Spirit  of  truth,  who  Christ's 
blood-bought  salvation 

Set'st  forth,  and  glorify'st  his  sa- 
crifice, 

May  hosts  of  sinners,  list'ning  to 
thy  voice, 

Receive  with  joy  the  gospel -invi- 
tation, 

And  be  enroll'd,  as  members  of 
his  bride; 

His  thirst  for  souls  is  not  yet 
satisfied- 

1113.*      T.  159. 

ABUNDANTLY  our    Saviour's 

hand 
Bestoweth  gifts  and  grace, 
This  we  in  many  a  distant  land 
Wilh  inward  joy  can  trace; 
When   for    his  work  cngag'd  in 

pray'r,  [hear, 

We  know,  lie  our  requests   will 
And  confidently  can  believe, 
A  rich  increase  he'll  give. 


Of  Prayer  and  Supplication 

1114.*     T.  208. 

D  ALL  to  mind  that  blessed, 


329 


nd  so  oft  distressed 
'loud  of  witnesses, 
Vhich  thro'  the  world  goeth, 
Lnd  which  no  one  knoweth, 
Jut  the  flock  of  grace : 
Vith  them  be — as  they  with  thee, 
Thou  with  heav'nly  consolation 
?avor'd  congregation. 

1115.*     T.  166. 

0  JESUS,  bless  thy  witnesses, 
spread  over  them  thy  arms  of  love, 
3ehold  them  in  their  destin'd  race, 
kVhere  bold  in  faith's  bright  path 

they  move ; 
support  them  under'ev'ryload, 
Console  them,  when   they   weep 

fore  thee, 
\nd  help  them,  for  thy  aid  be- 

stow'd, 
To  praise  thy  name  continually. 

1116.*      T.  590. 

JVlAY  God  his  grace  to  us  dis- 
pense, 

His  blessings  on  us  show'r ; 

May  he  lift  up  his  countenance 

Upon  us  evermore : 

0  may  we  rightly  know  his  mind, 

His  saving  word  proclaim, 

That  many  heathen  tribes  may 
find 

Salvation  in  his  name. 

1117.     T.185. 

BlESS,  OLord,  we  pray,  thy 

congregation, 
Bless  each  choir  and  family, 
Bless  the  youth,  the  rising  gen- 
eration, 


Bless  the  children,  dear  to  thee, 
Bless  thy  servants,    grant  them 

grace  and  unction, 
That  they   may   with  care   dis- 
charge their  function, 
Lord,  on  thee  we  humbly  call, 
Let  thy  blessing  rest  on  all. 

1118.      T.  97. 

oINCE  rulers  are  ordain'd,  that 

they 
O'er  other  men  should  bear  the 

sway, 
To  punish  evil,  and  protect 
The   good;   O  grant,  that  they 

may  act 
As  in  thy  name,  according  to  thy 

word, 
And  be  thyself  their  shield  and 

great  reward. 

2  Let  the  whole  world  thy  mercy 

see, 
Bless  those,  who  humbly  cleave 

to  thee, 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 
According  to  our  confidence, 
We  trust,  thou'lt  hear  our  pray'rs, 

yea,  for  each  want, 
More  than  we  ask  or  think,  unto 

us  grant. 

1119.*     T.  97. 

J.  HANKS,  adoration,  glory, 
praise, 

To  thee  we  render  for  thy  grace, 

With   ev'ry  breath  may  we  pro- 
claim 

Thy  goodness  and  extol thyname; 

O  Lord,  thy  knowledge   spread 
both  far  and  near, 

May  all  in  thy  redemption  have  a 
share. 


Ee2 


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XIII.   Of  the  Church  of  Christ. 


1120.  T.  22. 

'  A-S  birds  their  infant  brood 

protect, 
"  And  spread  their  wings  to  shel- 
ter them :" 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  elect, 
"  So  will  I  guard  Jerusalem." 

2  And  what  is  then  Jerusalem, 
The  darling  object  of  his  care? 
What  is  its  worth  in  God's  esteem  ? 
Who  built  it?  who  inhabits  there? 

3  Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood, 
The  blood  of  his  incarnate  Son ; 
There  dwell  the  saints,  once  foes 

to  God, 
The  sinners  whom  he  calls  his 
own. 

4  Tho'  foes  on  ev'ry  side  assail, 
This  city  hath  a  sure  defence, 
Against  her  they  shall  ne'er  pre- 
vail, 

While  guarded  by  Omnipotence. 

1121.  T.  97. 

I1.0W  sweet  thy   dwellings, 

Lord,  how  fair, 
What  peace,  what  bliss   inhabit 

there,  [desire, 

With  ardent  hope,  with  strong 
My  heart,  my  flesh  to  thee  aspire; 
How  oft  I  long  thy  heav'nly  courts 

and  thee, 
My  Lord  and  God,  the  living  God 

to  see! 

2  One  wish,  with  holy  transport 

warm 
My  heart  hath  form'd,  and  still 

doth  form, 
One  gift  I  ask,  that  to  my  end 
Thine  hallow'd  house  1  may  at- 
tend, [abode, 
There  may  I  joyful  find  a  safe 
There  may  I  view  the  beauty  of 
my  God. 


1122.      T.  96. 

A  HE  consecrated  house  we  love, 
Whei  e  God  vouchsafes  to   place 

his  name, 
Nor  will  we,  Lord,  from  thence 

remove, 
But  jointly  there  thy  praise  pro- 
claim, 
And  daily  to  thy  courts  repair, 
To  seek  thee    in  the    house    of 
pray']-. 

2  But   oh!  the  house  of  living 

stones 
We  never  can  neglect  nor  leave, 
That    temple,  which  the    world 

disowns, 
To  that  in  life  and  death  we  cleave, 
Thro'  faith  to  ev'ry  member  join'd, 
The  church,    diffus'd   thro'    all 

mankind. 

1123.*      T.  9. 

ONE  there  is  to    Christ  well 

known, 
And  by  him  approved, 
Poor  and  needy,  yet  his  own, 
His  bride,  his  beloved. 

2  She,  with  a  devoted  mind, 
His  cross  gladly  beareth, 

In  her,  to  her  matchless  friend, 
Love  sincere  appeareth. 

3  We  one  Lord  and  Saviour  own 
Even  Christ  our  brother, 

Of  our  flesh  and  of  our  bone, 
We  know  of  none  other. 

4  He  upon  his  heart  doth  bear, 
All  his  souls  redeemed, 

As  his  Father's  children  dear, 
Now  thro'  grace  esteemed. 

1124.*      T.  126. 

1  HE  Lord,  ere  he  appeared, 
Upon  this  earth,  as  man, 


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131 


Already  had  prepared 

The  great  and  glorious  plan, 

A  church  to  gather  to  his  praise,   ] 

And  hud  decreed  beforehand, 

How  this  should  come  to  pass. 

2  Tho'  man,  by  sin  deceived, 
God's  image  forfeited, 

Yet  Christ  this  loss  retrieved, 

By  dying  in  his  stead; 

Thou  Bridegroom  of  the  church, 

once  slain, 
What  anguish  did  it  cost  thee, 
Thy  faithless  bride  to  gain ! 

3  O  days  of  solid  blessing, 
When  Christ,  the  Sun  of  grace, 
All  other  light  surpassing, 

His  healing  beams  displays  ! 
Then,  walking  on  the  narrow  way, 
Our  path  we  can  discover, 
Till  dawn  of  endless  day. 

4  When  we  shall  see  our  Jesus, 
In  majesty  most  bright, 

O  how  will  this  abase  us, 
When  he  his  kingdom's  might 
Shall  with  his  foll'wers   deign  to 

share ! 
Lord  Jesus,  for  thy  coming 
Thy  church  on  earth  prepare! 

5  We  shall  possess  for  ever 
Those  joys  divine  in  heav'n, 
Of  which  to  the  believer 

A  foretaste  here  is  giv'n, 
And  our  redemption  by  his  blood 
Shall  be  our  song  eternal 
Before  the  throne  of  God. 

1125.*      T.  234. 

JL  HOU  sov'reign  Lord  of  earth 

and  heav'n 
And  of  our  hearts,  to  thee  for  ever 
Be  homage  paid,  and  praises  giv'n, 
For  thy  eternal  love  and  favor; 
The  subjects  of  thy  government, 
Who  from  thy  death  have  life  ob- 
tained, [sent 
Their  souls  and  bodies  now  pre- 
To  thee,  as  trophies  dearly  gained: 
Thou,  Lord,  this  gift  entire 
Dost  of  us  all  require, 


As  justly  due  by  thee  'tis  claimed; 

And  until  all  have  grace 

To  live  unto  thy  praise, 

The  faithful  part  must  stand  a- 

shamed.  y 

2  We  wore  hip  thee  with  filial  fear, 
As  part  of  thy  biest  congregation, 
With  all,  who  with  us  grounded 

are 
On  apostolic  truth's  foundation, 
Where  Jesus  is  the  Corner-stone, 
And  give  thee  praise  for  our  elec- 
tion, 
In  thee  we  put  our  trust  alone, 
Thou,  Lord,  wilt  lead  us  to  per- 
fection : 
O  grant  us  to  make  known 
Thy  truth  and  freely  own, 
That  faith  from  works   can't  be 

disjoined; 
That  piety  on  grace 
Must  rest,  and  faithfulness 
With  faith  must  ever  be  combined. 

1126.*      T.  221. 

ThOU   Monarch  of  All,  thou 

Lord  God  of  creation ! 
How  wonderful  and  yet  how  blest 
Appears  in  the   church  thy  wise 

administration, 
Of  which  thou  art  the  Head  con- 

fess'd; 
'Tis  here  for  the  needy  all  help 

abounds, 
To  keep  the  eye  steady  fix'd  on 

thy  wounds, 
The  sum  is  and  substance  with 

poor  contrite  sinners, 
Of  all  the  wise  maxims  whereby 

they  are  winners. 

2  What  is  it,  that  makes  us  stand 
fast  in  one  spirit, 

Lord  Jesus,  author  of  our  faith  ? 

What  is  it  cements  us  ?  'Tis  only 
thy  merit, 

Thy    wounds    and    all-atoning 
death : 

Ye  heralds  of  mercy,  with  cour- 
age good  [blood, 

Redemption  proclaim  ye  in  Jesus' 


332 


Of  the  Church  of  Christ. 


Xo  heart  e'er  dissolved  by  Sinai's 

thunder, 
But  rocks  at  the  message  of  peace 

cleave  asunder. 

3  Art   thou   not   refreshed   with 

divine  consolation, 
Thou  ransom 'd,    highly   favor 'd 

flock, 
"When  drinking  with  joy  of  the 

wells  of  salvation, 
Which  freely  flow  from  Christ  the 

rock  ? 
"Who  now  would  be  fearful?  for 

us  he  bled, 
Who  woul  d  not  be  cheerful  ?  "  'tis 

finished!" 
This  doctrine  we'll  hold  and  de- 
clare without  ceasing, 
His  cross  brings  us  peace,  'tis  the 

source  of  all  blessing. 

1127.*      T.  155. 

J  ESUS,  how  do  we  rejoice, 
When  contemplating  the  favor, 
Thou  hast  ever 
Shown  to  those,  brought  nigh  to 

God 
By  thy  blood: 

Thou  hast  giv'n  to  us  thy  Spirit, 
Whereby  we  true  life  inherit, 
And  most  graciously  are  led. 

2  Yet  whence  comes    it,    Lord, 
that  we 

Hallelujahs  without  ceasing 

Are  not  raising  ? 

But  the  cry  is  often  heard : 

"  Mercy,  Lord!" 

'Tis  because  we  must  abased 

Own,  thy  grace  is  not  so  traced 

In  our  walk,  as  justly  due. 

3  Is  it  still  thy  pleasure,  Lord, 
That  thy  church,  tho'  poor  and 

needy, 
Here  stand  ready 
Thee  to  serve  and  to  confess  ? 
Grant,  thro'  grace, 
That  none  in  thy  congregation 
Slight  thy  gracious  invitation 
Or  neglect  liis  heav'nly  call. 


1128.*      T.  26. 

C  HRIST  is  the  church's  Lord 
and  Head; 

This  makes  us  hope  with  confi- 
dence, 

That  he  will  be  our  sure  defence, 

And  help  in  ev'ry  time  of  need. 

2  O  may  our  fellowship  abide 
An  honor  to  his  blessed  name, 
May  he  in  us  fulfil  his  aim, 
That  we  throughout  be  sanctified. 

1129.      T. 16. 

XXIGHLY  favor'd  congregation, 
Lov'cl  by  Jesus  and  esteem'd, 
Ne'er  forget  thy  destination, 
Why  from  this   vain    world  re- 
deem'd. 

2  Grounded  on    thy    Saviour's 
merit, 

Bless'd  in  his  communion  sweet, 
Destin'd  heaven  to  inherit, 
And  the  church  above  to  meet : 

3  Witness,  hereto  all  around  thee, 
Of  thy  Saviour's  dying  love, 
Testify:  "  He  sought  and  found 

me, 
"  Elsel  still  shouldrestless  rove.'* 

4  Evidence  byword  and  action 
That  thy  faith  is  not  in  vain, 
That  thy  highest  satisfaction 
Centers  in  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

5  By  love's  closest  bonds  united, 
As  the  Lord's  own  family, 

Be  to  serve  his  name  excited, 
Be  to  him  a  fruitful  tree. 

6  Grant,  Lord*  to  thy  congrega- 
tion, 

What  adorns  her  in  thy  sight, 
Let  her  walls  be  call'd  salvation, 
Be  her  glory,  shield  and  light. 

1130.*      T.  14. 

1  HE    great  salvation  of  the 

Lord 
Abides  his  church's  joy, 


Of  the  Servants  of  Christ. 


333 


To  honor  him  with  sweet  accord, 
Our  fav'rite,  bless'd  employ. 

2  Into  the  bosom  of  our  Friend 
Both  joy  and  grief  we  pour, 
Until  our  griefs  shall  have  an  end, 
And  sorrows  be  no  more. 

3  What  comfort,  what  supreme 
delight 

Do  we  enjoy,  what  bliss, 

When  the  Lamb  slain  appears  in 

sight. 
Might  the  whole  world  know  this! 

1131.*      T.  69. 

JLEARN,  church  of  Jesus, 

While  on  earth  abiding*, 

Still  at  a  distance 

From  thy  Lord  residing, 

To  cleave 

To  him,  and  in  him  live. 


1132.*      T.  14. 

HAPPY,  O  Lord,  are  they  who 

wait 
Thy  pleasure  to  fulfil, 
Upon  thy  statutes  meditate, 
And  learn  to  do  thy  will. 

2  How  blessed  is  thy  family, 
Thy  kind  support  they  prove, 
All  may  be  done  by  faith  in  thee, 
From  strength  to  strength  they 
move. 

1133.      T.  163. 

O  HOW  blessed  is  the  station 
Of  all  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
Who  partake  of  his  salvation, 
Trusting  in  his  sacred  word: 
Bless'd,  who  in  love's  bond  united, 
To  his  altars  are  invited, 
In  his  courts  on  earth  to  dwell, 
There  his  matchless  praise  to  telL 


XIV.  Of  the  Servants  of  Christ. 

.T.26. 

boast  we  freelv 


1134.* 

O  F  Christ  our 

make, 
Whose  grace  our  stony  hearts  did 

melt, 
We  speak  the  pow'r  divine  we  felt, 
The  words,  which  rocks  asunder 

break. 

2  A  sinner  hears  us,  and  believes, 
For    when  of  Christ  we  witness 

bear, 
The    dead   his  quick'ning    voice 

shall  hear, 
And  whosoever  hears  it,  lives. 

3  He  hears — and  joy  o'erspreads 
his  face, 

From  death  to  life  he  passetho'er, 
A  stranger  to  his  God  no  more, 
A  trophy  of  redeeming  grace. 

4  Scarce  born  again — his  watch- 
ful eye 

Perceives  another  sinner  near, 


With  guilt  oppress'd  and  sunk  m 
-  fear, 
"  Behold  the  Lamb!"  is  then  his 
cry. 


5  Thus  souls  with  eagerness  are 
sought, 

And  by  the  power  of  the  Lord, 

Which  rests  upon  the  gospel- 
word, 

Are  to  Christ's  saving  knowledge 
brought. 

1135.*      T.  582. 

A  MESSENGER  of  peace 

No  higher  pleasure  knows, 
Than  to  direct  the  human  race, 
To  flee  to  Jesus'  cross, 
To  Jesus'  healing  wounds, 
And  precious,  cleansing  blood, 
The  source,  whence  life  to  us  re- 
dounds, 
And  fountain  of  all  good. 


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Of  the  Servants  of  Christ. 


2  Servant  of  God,  be  fill'd 
With  Jesus'  love  alone, 
Upon  a  sure  foundation  build, 
On  Christ,  the  Corner-stone, 
By  faith  in  him  abide, 
Rejoicing  with  his  saints, 

To    him    with   confidence,  when 

tried, 
Make  known  all  thy  complaints. 

3  A  cheerful  life  enjoy, 
A  life  of  faith  in  God, 

An  int'rest,  nothing  can  destroy, 
Jn  Christ's, atoning  blood; 
Then,  tho'  the  heathen  rage, 
And  devils  envious  roar, 
The  Saviour's  grace  in  ev'ry  age 
Extol  for  evermore. 

1136.*      T.  69. 

JL  HE  witness  people, 
Who  execute  God's  will, 
Are  strong,  when  feeble, 
In  him  confiding  still, 
While  they 
Their  master's  call  obeyr 

1137.*      T.  82. 

Preachers  of  the  gospel- 
word, 

Seek  ye  first  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  to  live  in  the  enjoyment 
Of  his  grace,  then  your  employ- 
.  ment 

Rays  of  light  will  shed  abroad 
Tn  the  family  of  God: 

2  Not  for  your  own- worthiness, 
(All y  ou  are,  you  are  thro'  grace) 
But  because  your  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour, [waver, 

Whose    bless'd    purposes    ne'er 
Is  your  sure  support  and  aid, 
Counsellor  anel  friend  in  need. 

3  Leaders,  would  ye   faithful 
prove, 

Ev'ry  other  gift  above, 
Of  obedience  be  possessed, 
With  this  virtue  unimpressed, 
How  could  ye  at  home  preside? 
flow  the  flock  of  Jesus  guide? 


1138.*      T.  4. 

O  JESUS,  my  Lord, 
For  ever  ador'd, 
My  portion,  my  all, 
At  thv  holv  feet  with  abasement 
I  fall. 

2  As  sure  as  1  prove 
Thy  mercy  and  iove 
To  me,  thy  poor  child, 

As  sure  as  thou  art  my  Reward 
and  my  Shield: 

3  So  sure  will  I  be, 
Devoted  to  thee, 
And  cheerfully  stand, 
Prepared   to    follow    thy    ev'ry 

command. 

4  Keep  me  thro'  thy  grace 
So  minded  always, 

That  I  nought  beside 
May  know  but  thee  only,  and  thee 
crucified. 

5  Whene'er  I  survey 
In  stillness,  and  weigh 
The  proofs  of  thy  grace, 
Experienc'd  by  me  in  so.  manifold 

ways, 

6  I  then  at  thy  throne 
Adoring  sink  down, 
With  joy  and  deep  shame, 

Thy  love  to  my  grateful  return 
hath  a  claim. 

7  For  ever  be  blest, 
Thou  source  of  true  rest, 
Thanks  be  to  thy  hand, 
Which  led  me,    and  safely   will 

lead  to  the  end. 

8  Now  am  I,  tho'  dust, 
Thy  property  just, 
With  thee  one  in  heart, 

May  nought  from  thy  love  me, 
poor  sinner,  e'er  part. 

9  Soul,  spirit  and  mind 
To  thee  be  resigned, 
Thy  throne  there  erect, 

Till  thou  thy  whole  purpose  in  me 
canst  effect! 


Of  the  Servants  of  Christ. 


385 


10  Whatever  I  do, 
With  thy  blood  bedew, 
May  ev'ry  thought  be 

Intent    on    enjoying-   communion 
with  thee. 

11  Make  me  thine  abode, 
A  temple  of  God, 

A  vessel  of  grace, 
For  thy  use  prepared,  and  form'd 
to  thy  praise. 

12  The  cov'nant  is  made 
With  thee,  as  my  Head, 
Lord,  grant  my  request, 
To  love  and  to   serve  thee,  till 

with  thee  I  rest. 


1139. 


T.  97 


ATTEND,  Lord  Jesus,  to  my 

pray'r, 
Unto  thyself,  O  draw  me  near, 
Thou  know'st  the  frailty  of  my 

heart, 
Thy  unction  unto  me  impart, 
To   all   my  faithfulness   and  in- 
dustry, 
To  give  them  weight,   enabling 
grace  apply. 

2  May  I,  in  thy  communion  blest, 
Enjoy  an  undisturbed  rest, 
Make  soul  and  body  thine  abode, 
A  temple  of  the  living  God; 
Thus,  Lord,    for  thy  appearing 

may  I  wait, 
Then  will  my  joy  in  thee  be  quite 

complete. 

1140.*      T.  14. 

O    GRANT  thy  servant,  thro' 

thy  grace, 
An  understanding  heart, 
Thy  dealings  with  thy  church  to 

trace, 
And  counsel  to  impart. 

2  With  heav'nly  wisdom  me  en- 
Thy  peace  O  may  I  feel,       [dow, 
Presence  of  mind  on  me  bestow, 
To  execute  thy  will. 


3  Thus  strengthen'd  in  the  inner 
Supported  by  thy  aid,  [man, 

I  shall  thy  gracious  aim  obtain, 
And  in  thy  path  proceed. 

1141.*      T.  580. 

Y\  ITH  gladness  we  will  follow 

thee, 
We  vow  allegiance,  bend  the  knee 
To  thee,  our  Lord  and  Head, 
We'll  venture  freely  ev'ry  thing, 
At  thy  command,  O  Christ,  our 

King, 
By  thee  alone  we  will  be  led. 

1142.      T.  590. 

0  GLORIOUS  Master   of  thy 

house, 
Thy  chosen  flock's  defence, 
Upon  thee  stay'd,  my  mind  is  kept 
At  ease,  tho'  in  suspense! 
Most  graciously  I'm  onward  led, 
Beneath  thy  tender  care,         [eye 
Thy  arm  prepares  my  way,  thine 
Looks  out  before  me  far. 

1143.*      T.205. 

JuET  thy  presence  go  with  me, 
Saviour,  else  1  dare  not  move, 
With  thy  aid  and  led  by  thee, 

1  will  go,  constrain'd  by  love; 
Serve  thy  cause  with  all  my  might. 
Deeming  ev'ry  burden  light, 
And,  if  favor'd  with  success, 
To  thee  render  all  the  praise. 

1144.      T.  146. 

O  BLESS  the  ministry, 
To  which  I  am  appointed, 
'Midst  weakness  may  I  be 
With  pow'r  divine  anointed  ; 
A  lowly  mind  impart, 
Obedient,  sway'd  by  grace, 
So  shall  my  poor,  frail  heart 
Not  easily  transgress. 

1145.*      T.  97. 

TllOU  Master  of  thy  family, 
In  humble  faith  we  look  to  thee. 


336  Of  the  Spreading  of  Christ's  Kingdom  upon  Earth. 

3  Thus  shall  we  with  willing-  feet 
On  thy  service  venture, 
Thy  hard  labor  makes  all  sweet, 
When  on  toil  we  enter. 


Dispose  our  hearts,  thy  blessed 

will 
With  resignation  to  fulfil, 
Call    forth  thy    servants:    grant 

them  needful  grace, 
And  say  to  each :  "  I  leave  with 

thee  my  peace." 

1146.*      T.  83. 

J  ESUS,  grant  thy  witness-flock 
Holy  boldness,  with  submission 
To  thy  mild  and  easy  yoke, 
And  that  lowly  disposition, 
Gladly  poor  ourselves  to  be, 
If  but  souls  are  gain'd  for  thee. 

2  Long  as  we  continue  here, 
To  thy  will  be  ours  resigned, 
Tho'  a  more  contracted  sphere 
Be  by  thee  for  us  designed : 
Ah!   we  have  but  little  strength! 
Give  us,  Lord,  success  at  length. 

1147.*     T.  9. 

Shepherd,  help  thy  chosen 

few, 
Thee  in  truth  to  follow, 
With  thy  blood,  whate'er  we  do, 
Be  thou  pleas'd  to  hallow. 

2  Show  us  daily  more  and  more 
Of  thy  church's  beauty, 
Give  the  impulse  and  thepow'r 
For  each  sacred  duty. 


114S.*      T.  232. 

J  ESUS,  who  died  upon  the  cross, 
And  shed  his  precious  blood  for 
(To  God  a  pure  oblation !)  [us  ; 
Is  the  bless'd  object  of  our  fuith, 
We  show  the  virtue  of  his  death, 
Of  him  we  make  confession: 
O  may  his  love  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  touch  our  lips  with  hallow'd 

fire; 
Led  by  his  spirit  and  his  grace, 
May  we  set  forth  his  matchless 

praise;  [ward, 

Thus  will  the  Lord,  his  due  re- 
Well-pleas'd  regard, 
Receiving  honor  thro'  our  word. 

1149.*      T.  14. 

J.  HE  day  will  come,  when  Jesus 

Christ, 
The  righteous  Judge  declar'd, 
Will  be  his  servants'  crown  of  joy, 
Their  endless,   great  reward. 

2  Meanwhile  they  tread  the  nar- 
row path, 
From  worldly  fetters  freed, 
Obedient  to  their  Lord,  in  hope 
They  sow  the  gospel-seed. 


XV.  Of  the  Spreading  of  Christ's  Kingdom  upon  Earth, 

1150.*      T.  22.  ! 

the  spa- 


iVLL   is    the  Lord's 

cious  earth 
Sets  his  creative  wisdom  forth; 
What  man  of  all  the  human  race 
Is  not  an  object  of  his  grace?    * 

2  Gladly  we  spend  our  life  and 
blood, 


What  true  disciple  e'er  would 

choose, 
At  home  to  cherish  selfish  views, 
If,  tho'  with  hardship  and   with 

pain, 
One  soul  for  Jesus  he  might  gain? 


4  God  sends  you  forth- 
be  done, 


-his  will 


To  serve  our  Lord, the  living  God;    Your  destin'd  race  with  patience 
High  praises  we  to  Jesus  give,  run, 

Who  died,thatall  mankind  might  |  Jesus  to  all  the  world  declare, 
live.  !  His  ransom  publish  ev'ry  where. 


Of  the  Spreading  of  Christ's  Kingdom  upon  Earth. 


5  But  lay  your  own  foundation 
sure, 

Be  clean  in  heart,  in  spirit  poor, 
Devoted  wholly  to  the  Lord, 
He  will  the  needful  strength  af- 
ford. 

6  Fall  down  in  faith  beneath  his 
cross, 

Cry :  "  God  be  merciful  to  us !" 
Lord,  let  us  hear  thy  cheering 

voice, 
And  ever  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

1151.*     T.238. 

itHAT  stores  of  ripe,  abundant 

fruit, 
Produc'd  from  Jesus  Christ  the 

root, 
Have  his  disciples  gained! 
By  their  laborious  agency, 
We  flocks  of  Gentile-sheep  now 

see, 
To  love  the  Lord  constrained; 
O  yes — Thro'  grace,  [dant 

They  on  pleasant — Fair  and  ver- 
Fiefds  of  pasture 
Feed,  enrich' d  by  gospel  -culture. 

2  The  hosts  of  flaming  seraphim, 
Jehovah-Jesus  make  the  theme 
Of  their  exalted  praises ; 
Ye  angels,  who  obedient  fly, 
Fulfilling  your  commission  high, 
To  guard  "the  flocks  of  Jesus  ; 
Praise  him — bless  him,  [ant 

Raise  incessant — Songs  triumph- 
O'er  sav'd  nations ; 
Lo!  we  j oin  your  jubilations. 

1152.*      T.  205. 

W  OULD  the  world  our  pass- 
port see, 

By  which  we  free  entrance  gain, 

Or  ask  our  authority, 

We   replv :    "  The    Lamb   was 
slain!" 

This  is  ev'ry  where  our  boast, 

He,  that  higher  soars,  is  lost ; 

For  that  pow'rful  word  we  raise, 

Christ,  to  thee  eternal  praise. 


2  Ev'ry  where,  with  shoutings 
loud,  [hell, 

Shouts  that  shake  the  gates  of 
Thy  anointed  witness -cloud 
Of  thy  great  redemption  tell : 
Are  our  door-posts,  Lamb  of  God, 
Sprinkled  with  atoning  blood, 
Thou  thy  flocks  of  Gentile-sheep 
Wilt  from  the  destroyer  keep. 

1153.*      T.  136. 

vrOD'S  boundless  grace 

Preserves  each  faithful  servant, 

All  share  his  aid,  in  cold  and 
heat  most  ardent, 

Midst  ice  and  rocks, 

Or  on  the  stormy  seas, 

Are  soul  and  body  under  his  di- 
rection ; 

The  shadow  of  his  wings  affords 
complete  protection ; 

The  Lord  will  be  about  our  ways, 

O  boundless  grace! 

2  Our  life,  our  death, 

Be  to  thy  joy  and  honor, 

Who  art  of  life,  and  each  good 
gift  the  donor, 

We  say,  Amen! 

Thou  author  of  our  faith, 

Thy  name  be  glorified  in  our  be- 
haviour, 

Whether  our  pilgrim  ag-e  be  rough 
or  smooth,  deal-  Saviour, 

Be  thou  our  strength,  while  we 
have  breath, 

Our  life  in  death. 


T.  203. 

on    th'  eternal 


Ff 


1154.* 

Grounded 

Rock, 
Moving  in  the  gospel-way, 
Strong  and    firm    'midst    ev'ry 

shock, 
Humble,  but  without  dismay; 
Such  the  pilgrim,  who  in  faith 
Safely  walks  the  narrow  path, 
He  proceeds  from  grace  to  grace, 
Till  with  joy  he  ends  his  race. 


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2  More  and   more  our  joys   in- 
crease, 

As  we  humbly  travel  on, 
Jesus  gives  abundant  grace, 
While  we  lean  on  him  alone; 
Thro'  the  virtue  of  his  blood, 
Source  of  life  and  ev'ry  good, 
We  preserve  a  cheerful  mind, 
His  bless'd  will  to  do  inclin'd. 

3  Then  we  suit  ourselves  to  those, 
Who  with  us  yoke-fellows  are, 
Clad  to  soften  all  their  woes, 
Glad  their  ev'ry  joy  to  share; 

If  to  Christ  the  Vine  we  cleave, 
Daily  strength  from  him  receive, 
Thro'  his  pow'r  we  shall  produce 
Goodly  fruit,  matur'd  for  use. 

1155.*     T.79. 

iVL  OST  gracious  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour, 
Who  dost  accept  in  favor, 
Of  sinners  vile  and  poor; 
May  we,  while  here  remaining, 
Be  thy  whole  aim  attaining, 
Since  thou  hast  open'dus  a  door. 

2  Lord,   should'st    thou    even 

gather, 
Such  multitudes  together, 
As  sands  upon  the  coast, 
Thou  tents  for  them  providest, 
Among  them  thou  residest, 
As  Captain  of  the  ransom'dhost. 

1156.*      T.  582. 

A  MBASSADORS  of  Christ, 

Know  ye  the  way  you  g-o  P 

A  path,  not  strew'd  with  bloom- 
ing flow'rs, 

But  yielding  thorns  and  woe ; 

All  who  Christ  crucified 

Their  only  Saviour  own, 

Meet  oftentimes  with  treatment 
base, 

Unto  their  Master  shown. 

2  Only  against  offence 
With  circumspection  guard, 


By  craft  or  force  in  ev'ry  place 
The  fiend  is  striving  hard, 
God's  work  to  overthrow, 
That  in  the  trying  hour, 
The  servants  of  the  Lord  may  fall, 
Bereft  of  faith  and  pow'r. 

3  But  see,  the  fields  are  white, 
Go  therefore,  lab'rors,  go, 
The  Lord  leads  on  to  victory, 
His  pow'r  and  grace  ye  know; 
Christ,  whom  ye  Saviour  call, 
Of  all  is  sov'reign  Lord, 

Your  Captain    and   your   great 

High-Priest, 
Ye  conquer  thro'  his  word. 

4  To  Caesar  ever  give 

The  things  that  Caesar's  are, 

And  render  unto  God  his  right, 

Unite  in  fervent  pray'r, 

To  him  let  praise  ascend ; 

In  undissembled  love, 

In  uprightness  and  justice  walk. 

Until  ye  hence  remove. 

1157.*      T.  68. 

Laborers,  go  forth 

Into  all  the  earth, 
Gather  souls  in  distant  places 
To  reward  the  death  of  Jesus, 
Throughout  all  the  earth 
Set  his  sufT'rings  forth. 

2  Open,  Lord,  a  door, 
Soon  from  shore  to  shore, 
Send  an  host  of  gospel-preachers, 
Shining  lights,  anointed  teachers, 
Soon  from  shore  to  shore, 
Open,  Lord,  a  door. 

1158.      T.  11. 

BRETHREN,  what  do  you  de- 
sire, 

After  what  do  ye  aspire  ? 

Whither  do  your  labors  tend  ? 

To  preach  Christ,  the  sinners' 
friend. 

2  Seems  this  subject  ever  new? 
Can  you  give  it  praises  due  ? 


Of  the  Spreading  of  Christ's  Kingdom  upon  Earth.  239 

Ne'er  be  weary  to  proclaim 
Jesus'  lovely,  saving-  name. 


3  Never,  never  will  we  cease 
To  proclaim  the  news  of  peace, 
Never,  till  our  latest  breath, 
Fervent,  faithful  unto  death. 

1159.*      T.  161. 

U  'RG'D  by  love,  on  ev'ry  station 
To  the  fallen  human  race 
We  will  publish  Christ's  salva- 
tion, 
And    declare   his    blood-bought 
grace;  [him, 

To  display  him — And  pourtray 
In  his  suffering*  form  and  beauty, 
Be  our  aim  and  pleasing-  duty. 

1160.*     T.  167. 

X  OUGHT  shall  hinder  our  blest 

function, 
Jesus,  since  we  bear  thy  name, 
And   are  call'd,    taught    by  thy 

unction, 
Thy  atonement  to  proclaim ; 
Are  we  with  thy  blood  besprinkled, 
Marked  with  thy  Spirit's  seal, 
Tho'    for    death    we  should    be 

singled, 
We  in  death  would  trust  thee  still. 

1161.*      T.  205. 

<W  ARRIOR,    on  thy   station 

stand, 
Faithful  to  thy  Saviour's  call, 
With  the  shield  of  faith  in  hand, 
Fearless,  let  what  may  befal ; 
Nothing  fill  thee  with  dismay, 
Hunger,  toil,  or  length  of  way, 
In  the  strength  of  Jesus  boast, 
Never,  never  quit  thy  post. 

1162.*      T.  185. 

VV  HAT   affords    the   christian 

warrior  vigor, 
Who   climbs  rocks,   or  sinks  in 

sands,  [the  rigor, 

Braving  now  of  northern  storms 
Scorched  then  in  southern  lands  ? 


Here  no  care  avails,  no  circum- 
spection, 

But,  depending  on  his  Lord's 
protection, 

In  his  heav'nly  armor  clad, 

He  moves  on,  serene  and  glad. 

1163.*      T.  141. 

WHILE  the  pilgrim  travels 
On  this  earthly  ground, 
Watchful  guardian  angels 
Compass  him  around: 
Like  Elisha's  servant 
He  in  faith  espies 
Hosts  with  fiery  horses, 
Flaming*  chariots  rise. 

1164.*      T.  591. 

JJOTH  our  Saviour  onus  call, 
We  to  his  service  haste, 
For  his  sake  we  venture  all, 
Renounce  lethargic  rest; 
Not  despairing  to  fulfil 
The  great  trust  repos'd  in  us, 
We  to  him  submit  our  will, 
And  boldly  preach  the  cross, 

1165.*      T.  583. 

JL  HE  earth's  the  Lord's !  to  cul- 
tivate the  land, 

And   sow   the   gospel-seed   we 
ready  stand; 

In  hope,  that  for  his  travail  he 
may  see 

A  rich  reward,  and  reap  abund- 
antly. 

1166.*      T.  590. 

-A.H!  could  we  prompt  the  hu- 
man race, 

To  Jesus  Christ  to  turn, 

And,  as  the  case  at  Emmaus  was, 

In  love  to  him  to  burn, 

Who  on  th'  accursed  cross  was 
slain, 

To  rescue  the  enslav'd, 

And  doth  the  scriptures  still  ex- 
plain 

To  such  as  Mould  be  sav'd! 


340 


Hymns  for  Solemn  Occasions. 


1167.*     T.  580. 

1  HOU  of  all  nations  the  desire, 
With  ardent  zeal  our  breasts  in- 
And  grant  that  ev'ry  held,   [spire, 
With  gospel-seed  already  sown, 
In  Gentile-lands,  or  in  our  own, 
May  an  abundant  harvest  yield. 

1168.*      T.  155. 

*  '  WHAT  songs  in  highest  strain 
Will  the  ransom' d  sing  in  heaven, 
With  thanksgiving, 
To  him  who  brought  us  to  God 


I  By  his  blood, 

:  When  of  ev'ry  tongue  and  nation, 
i  There  will  be  with  exultation 
But    one    flock    and    Shepherd 
known. 

2  Amen,  Jesus'  words  are  true, 

Surely  he  his  gracious  promise 

Will  accomplish; 

Ye,  his  servants,  ready  stand, 

In  each  land, 

Yea,  in  the  most  distant  places, 

Till  he  comes,  to  sound  his  praises, 

And  make  known  his  savin  "-name. 


XVI.  Hymns  for  Solemn  Occasions. 


1169.*      T.  485. 

(jRACE  and  peace  from  God, 
our  blessed  Saviour, 

Be  with  all  who  love  his  name  ! 

Church  of  Christ,  his  service  deem 
a  favor, 

Joyfully  his  death  proclaim ; 

Be  prepar'd  for  rest  or  for  em- 
ployment, 

With  activity  combine  enjoyment, 

Serve  with  zeal  and  faithfulness, 

Love,  enraptur'd  with  his  grace. 

2  Chosen  flock,  thy  faithful  Shep- 
herd follow, 
Who  laid  down  his  life  for  thee; 
All  thy  days  unto  his  service  hal- 
Each  his  true  disciple  be:     [low, 
Evermore  rejoice  to  do  his  pleas- 
ure, [treasure, 
Be  the  fulness   of  his   grace  thy 
Should  success  thy  labor  crown, 
Give  the  praise  to  him  alone. 

1170.*     T.  166. 

O    THOU  the  church's   Lord 

and  Head, 
Our  only  refuge,  shield  and  rock, 
The  pilgrims'  guide,  support  and 

aid,  [flock; 

Thou  faithful  Shepherd  of  thy 


Vile  as  we  are,  we're  surely  thine, 
Thro' mercy  we  have  life  obtain'd. 
As  monuments  of  grace  divine, 
To  our  astonishment  we  stand. 

2  As  part  of  thy  church  militant. 
An  emblem  of  the  church  above, 
To  thy  dear  Father  us  present, 
Thou  in  the  bosom  of  his  love, 
That  us  as  children  he  may  own, 
Since  we're  thy  dearly  earn'd  re- 
ward, 

And  send  his  Holy  Spirit  down, 
To  train  us  up  for  thee,  our  Lord. 

3  We  cast  ourselves  into  thy  arms, 
While  we   wiUi  inward    rapture 

glow;  [warms, 

The  flame,  which  thy  pure  bosom 
Thy  never-failing  love  we  know; 
Thou,   who  for  us  once  tastedst 

death, 
And  wast  restor'd  to  life  again, 
Thy    quick'ning    Spirit    on     us 

breathe, 
Come,  heav'nly  Vine,  each  branch 

sustain. 

4  We  wish,   (and  what  we  wish 
is  gain'd, 

Since  we  thy  chosen  foll'wers  are, 
And  have  thy  pow'r   divine  ob- 
tain'd,) 
To  thee  well-pleasing  fruit  to  bear; 


Hymns  for  Solemn  Occasions. 

8 


341 


Thy   servants   we   will  be   thro 
grace,  [thee ; 

Thy  handmaids,  who  look  up  to 
Set  us,  O  Lord,  unto  thy  praise, 
Grant,  we  may  serve  thee  faith- 
fully. 


1171.* 

May  Jesus' 


T.  22. 

blood  and  right- 


eousness 
Fill  and  adorn  this  hallo  w'd  place, 
Wherein  is  preach'dhis  holy  word, 
And  sacramental  grace  conferr'd; 

2  That  this  redeemed,  happy  flock 
Be  firmly  built  on  Christ  the  Rock, 
And  of  "those  blessings   be  pos- 

sess'd, 
Which  on  the  Spirit's  union  rest. 

3  May   ev'ry  place   of  worship 
round 

With  free,  electing  grace  resound, 
Inviting  men,  to  Christ  to  come, 
Who  calls  the  weary  wand'rers 
home, 

4  The  gospel  precepts  to  obey, 
And  never  from  the  truth  to  stray, 
With  an  attentive,  list'ning  ear, 
The  Spirit's  small,  still  voice  to 

hear; 

5  Unto  the  Father  to  draw  nigh, 
Tho'  pleading  nought  but  misery, 
Yet  with  full,  child-like  confi- 
dence, 

Since  Jesus  died  for  our  offence. 


The  Father's  heart  thereby  is 

mov'd, 
He  us  accepts  in  the  Belov'd, 
With  joy  confesseth  us  as  his 
And    greets   - 

kiss. 


us  with  a  pard'ning 


6  Then   doth  the  Saviour  for  us 
plead, 

With  God  the  Father  intercede, 
And   say:    "These   souls    thou 

gavest  me, 
"  They    are    my    blood-bought 

property. 

7  "  For  them  on  earth  I  liv'd  and 
died, 

"  My  thirst  for  souls  is  satisfied, 
"  Sincel  can  claim  them  as  a  spoil, 
"  The   dear-earn'd    purchase    of 
my  toil." 

Ff 


9  AYe   humbly   thee  adore   and 
praise, 

Father  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 
That  souls  by  thy  beloved  Son 
Redeem'd,  by  thee  to  him  are 
drawn. 

10  Thou-  Man  of  sorrows,    be 
ador'd, 

Whose  death  doth  life  to  us  afford, 
Since  thro'  thy  merits  we  possess 
True  joy  and  solid  happiness. 

11  God,    Holy    Ghost,    bless'd 
Comforter,  [vere, 

With  grateful  hearts  we  thee  re- 

Since  we  by  thee  convinc'd  and 

taught,  [brought. 

Are   to  the  blood   of  sprinkling 

12  With  power  from  on  high  en- 
due 

Thy  flock,  O  Lord,  this  day  anew, 
That  many  souls  with  us  may  feel 
Thy  pard'ning  grace,  the  Spirit's 
seal. 

13  That  thousands  by  our  minis- 
try 

May  to  the  truth  converted  be, 
And  we  m  ay  see  them  fl  ock  with  us, 
Unto  the  standard  of  thy  cross. 


14  We  join  together  heart   and 
hand,  [land, 

To  travel  towr'ds  the  promis'd 

The  seed  we  sow  will   then   be 

good,  [blood. 

If   water'd    with    the    Saviour's 

15  As  long  as  we  on  earth  remain, 
We  will  confess  the  Lamb  once 

slain, 
Until  we  for  his  victory 
Shall  praise  him  in  eternity. 


312 


Hymns  for  Solemn  Occasions. 


1172.      T.  22. 

TV  HE]  IE  two   or  three,  with 

sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sov'reign  Lord, 
^eet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  pray 'r  and  praise: 

2  u  There,"    saith   the   Saviour, 
"  1  will  be, 

"  Amidst  this  little  company; 
"  To  them  I  will  unveil  my  face, 
"  And  shed  my  glories  round  the 
place.*' 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  O 
Lord, 

Relying1  on  thy  faithful  word, 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heav'nly 
love. 

1173.*     T.  101. 

©RAW  near,  O  flock  of  Christ, 

and  bow  [him, 

With    deepest   reverence    before 

Yea,  sink  at  Jesus'  footstool  low, 

And  in  the  dust  with  awe  adore 

him  ;  [tiling-  art, 

Confess,  that  in  thyself  thou  no- 

But  that  he  is  thy  All,  sole  object 

of  thy  heart. 

1174.      T.  230. 

J  ESUS,  God  of  our  salvation, 
Behold    thy   blood-bought    con- 
gregation 
Assembled  here  before  thy  face, 
Pond'ring  on  thy  gracious  deal- 
ing, [feeling, 
"We  would  express  our  grateful 
And  joyful  Hallelujahs  raise: 
But  when  we  in  thy  light 
Discern,  how  we  requite 
Thee,  O  Jesus,  [blame, 
V,  i.  blush  for  shame — Ours  is  the 
But  praise  is  due  unto  thy  name. 

2  Deeply  conscious  of  transgres- 
sion, [fession, 
To  thee  we  turn,  hear  our  con- 
Assure  us  of  thy  pard'ning  love : 


O  root  out,  whate'er  impedeth 
Thy  Spirit's    work,    or    discord 
breedeth,  [remove; 

Each    stumbling-block    from   us 
Those  who  have  gone  astray, 
Cause  to  return,  we  pray, 
Faithful  Shepherd!  [bide, 

With  thee  our  Guide — May  we  a- 
Preserve  us,  lest  we  turn  aside. 

1175.*     T.  519. 

MOST  holy  Lord  and  God! 

Holy,  almighty  God! 

Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour! 

Thou  eternal  God! 

Bless  thy  congregation,     [blood, 

Thro'  thy  sufl'rings,   death  and 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord ! 

1176.      T.  159. 

THIS  day  is  holy  to  the  Lord, 
This  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
We  will  rejoice  with  one  accord, 
And  in  his  name  be  glad. 
Come,   let  us  worship  and    bow 

down,  [throne; 

With   thanks    appear  before  his 
He  to  our  songs  of  praise   and 

pray'r 
Will  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

1177.  T.  71. 

Jb  ORE  thee,  Lord,  we  appear, 
Thou  list'nest  to  our  pray'r, 
Wait'st  to  be  gracious, 
Thy  goodness  to  display 
Unto  thy  church  this  day, 
To  own  and  bless  us. 

2  Thy  pierced  hands  for  us 
Once  nailed  tothe  cross, 
Give  benediction; 
Thy  blood  from  sin  us  cleanse, 
And  pard'ning  grace  dispense, 
Without  restriction. 

1178.  T.  591. 

ACCEPT,  O  God  of  our  salva- 
tion, 
The  sacrifice  of  praise  and  pray'r; 


Of  the  Holv  Communion. 


34; 


TTpon  thy  gracious  invitation, 
Unto  thy  altars  we  repair; 
Thou  bid'st  us  come:  all  things 
are  ready,  [grace 

The   treasure   of  thy  boundless 
Is  open  to  the  poor  and  needy, 
They  ne'er  go  empty  from  thy  face. 

1179.*      T.  183. 

J  OY  divine,   and  heav'nly  peace 

with  unction, 
Church  of  Christ,  thy  portion  be ! 
Holy   Ghost,  preserve  the  deep 

compunction, 
Flowing-  from  Christ's  agony : 


Father,  bless  and  keep  without 
cessation 

Thy  Son's  dearly  purchas'd  con- 
gregation, 

Slaughter'd  Lamb,  thy  peace  di- 
vine 

Seal  our  cov'nant,  we  are  thine. 

1180.     T.  341. 

JL  O  Christ  we  homage  pay, 
We  covenant  this  day, 
Him  to  serve  with  all  our  strength, 
Him  to  love  with  all  the  heart, 
Him  to  follow,  till  at  length 
We  obtain  in  heav'n  our  part. 


XVII.  Of  the  Holy  Communion. 


1181.*     T.  599. 

JuORD   Jesus,  who  before  thy 

passion, 
Distress'd  and  sorrowful  to  death, 
To  us  the  fruits  of  thy  oblation 
In  thy  last  supper  didst  bequeath, 
Accept  our   praise,    thou  boun- 
teous giver 
Of  life  to  ev'ry  true  believer. 

2  As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing, 
Each  sacred  token  doth  declare 
Thy  dying*  love  all  thought  sur- 
passing, 

And  while  we  thee  in  mem'ry  bear, 
At  each  returning  celebration, 
Show  forth  thy  death  for  our  sal- 
vation. 

3  Assurance  of  our  pardon  sealed 
Is  in  this  sacrament  renew'd, 
The  soul  with  peace  and  joy  is 

filled, 
With  thy  atoning  blood  bedew'd, 
This    from    unrighteouness    us 

cleanseth, 
And  life  abundantly  dispenseth. 

4  That  bond,  of  love,  that  mystic 
union,  [join'd, 

By  which  to  thee,  our  Head,  we're 


Is  closer  drawn  at  each  commu- 
nion, [mind, 

By   love  inspir'd   we   know  thy 

And  feeding  on  thy  death  and 
merit,  [spirit. 

Are  render'd  one   with   thee  in 

5  Lord,  by  thy  flesh  the  soul  is 
nourish'd,  [revive, 

When  faint,  thy  blood  doth  us 
And  while  our  faith   thereby  is 
cherish'd,  [strive: 

To  serve  thee  and  thy  house  we 
We,  by  this  food  invigorated, 
Are  to  good  works  anew  created. 

6  While  thus  thou  feed'st  the 
poor  and  needy, 

Life  from  thy  death  pervades  the 

whole, 
And  the  true  members  of  thy  body- 
In  thee,  their  Head,  one  heart  and 

soul,  [ficed, 

For  whom  one  bread  and  cup  suf- 
Into  one  spirit  are  baptized. 

7  Thy  flesh  to  us  a  pledge  is  given, 
That  ev'n  our  flesh,  corrupt  and 

vile, 
Shall  from  the  dust  be  rais'd  to 

heaven, 
And  with  unfading  glories  smile, 


34* 


Of  the  Holv  Communion, 


And  soul  and  body  be  for  ever 
At  home  with  thee,  our  Lord  and 
Saviour. 

8  O  what  a  striking-  exhibition 
Of  love  divine  is  here  bestov'd; 
Our  hungry  souls  in  this  fruition 
Find  here  on  earth  our  highest 

good: 
It  proves  amidst  all  tribulation, 
Of  heav'nly  bliss  th'  anticipation. 

1182.*      T.  69. 

AV  ITH  deep  devotion 
We  in  Christ's  suff'rings  trace 
Th*  unfathom'd  ocean 
Of  his  unbounded  grace, 
He  gave — Himself,  our  souls  to 
save. 

2  His  body  broken 
Upon  the  shameful  cross, 
As  he  hath  spoken, 
Was  giv'n  to   death  for  us, 
We  feed — On  everlasting  bread. 

3  That  precious  fountain 
Of  blood,  which  from  him  flow'd, 
On  Calv'ry's  mountain, 
Is  now  on  us  bestow'd;  [see. 
Here  we — Life's  well-spring  open 

4  O  well-spring  flowing 
Unto  eternal  life, 
Our  souls  bedewing, 
By  thee  alone  we  thrive, 
And  are — Enabled  fruit  to  bear. 

5  The  Lord  draws  near  us, 
Let  us  to  meet  him  haste, 
He  comes  to  cheer  us, 
His  flesh  is  our  repast,        [good. 
His  blood — Our  drink  and  highest 

6  In  sweet  communion 
With  Christ  our  paschal  Lamb, 
And  holy  union 
With  all  who  love  his  name, 
May  we — Abide  continually. 

1183.*      T.  14. 

L  HE  nearer  we  to  Jesus  draw, 
The  more  he  teacheth  us, 


What  yields  him  joy,  or  gives  him 

pain, 
What  brings  us  gain  or  loss. 

2  Desirous  to  display  our  love, 
We  gladly  would  afford, 
Touch'd  with  a  sense  of  gratitude, 
Some  pleasure  to  our  Lord. 

3  He  loveth  us  unspeakably, 
Nor  lets  us  pray  in  vain, 

But  gives  the  fearful  heart  that 

hope: 
"  Thv  suit  thou  shalt  obtain." 


His  dear-bought  property, 
When  we  upon  his  flesh  and  blood 
Feed  sacramentally. 

1184.*      T.  14. 

JNl  O  words  can  ever  fully  tell, 
What  blessings  Christ  bestows 
On  me,  when  I  on  Calv'ry  dwell 
And  weep  beneath  his  cross. 

2  He,  who  to  his  own  flesh  and 
blood 

Can  ne'er  himself  deny, 

Saith  unto  us ;    "  Take  courage 

good, 
"  Your  brother,  lo !   am  I." 

3  His  loving  heart  I  open  see, 
Replete  with  tenderness, 
He,  as  his  blood-bought  property 
Doth  even  me  confess. 

4  I  am  forgiv'n  and  reconcil'd, 
My  happiness  renew'd, 
Mv  heart,   with  deep  abasement 

fill'd, 
Is  with  his  blood  bedew'd. 

5  From  all  anxiety  and  dread, 
Which  else  my  soul  oppress'd, 
Thanks  be  to  him,  I  now  am  freed, 
My  cares  are  sooth'd  to  rest. 

1183.*      T.  83. 

JLORD  and  God,  how  are  thy 
sheep 

With  thee  in  such  close  connexion! 


Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord,  &e. 


345 


Tho'  they  have  thee,    still  they 

weep 
Tears  of  longing-  and  affection, 
O  thou  highest  good,  which  we 
Cannot  prize  sufficiently. 

1186.*      T.  15. 

-A-H!  come,  thou  most  beloved 
My  joy  and  delectation,  [guest, 
With  whose  indwelling  I  am  blest, 
Source  of  all  consolation. 

2  O  keep  thy  banquet,  Lord,  with 
A  sinner,  poor  and  needy,  [me, 
Since  thou  invit'st  me  graciously, 
"  Come,  all  things  now  are  ready!" 

3  I  open  heart  and  soul  to  thee, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  receive  thee, 
For  thee  I  long  most  ardently, 
O  may  I  never  leave  thee. 

1187.      T.  166. 

J  ESUS,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 
Show  forth  thy  death,  and  praise 
thy  name, 


Till  thou  return,   and  we  shall 

eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb; 
In  mem'ry  of  our  dying  Lord, 
The  church  on  earth,    till   time 

shall  end, 
Meets  at  his  table  to  record 
The  love  of  her  departed  Friend. 

1188.      T.  211. 

JESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
Hear  thy  people's  fervent  pray'r, 
Us  to  meet  thee  now  prepare, 
We  with  awe  appeal*  before  thee: 
In  this  consecrated  place, 
We  approach  the  throne  of  grace: 
Lord,  Lord  God, 
Thee  we  own  our  only  Saviour:  :||: 
Blessed,  truly  blessed  they, 
Who  to  thee  have  found  the  way, 
Who  of  thy  body  and  thy  blood, 

ev'n  here  partakers  are, 
And  in  the  supper  of  the  Lamb 

once   in    heaven    above    shall 

share. 


XVIII.   Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord,  and  the  Last 
Judgment. 


1189.*      T.  119. 

HAD  we  nought,  :f: 
Nought  beyond  this  life  to  hope, 
Here  receiving  our  full  measure, 
Did  no  further  prospect  ope, 
Laid  we  up  no  heav'nly  treasure, 
Wretched  were  our  state  in  life 

and  death, 
Vain  our  faith.  :R: 

2  Here  we  sow,  :fl: 

Here  on  earth  in  tears  we  sow, 

He,  who  here  goes  forth  and 
weepeth, 

Bearing  precious  seed  below, 

Brings  his  sheaves  with  him  and 
reapeth 

There  in  joy,  his  sighs  and  sor- 
rows o'er, 

Evermore.  :||: 


1190.*      T.  205. 

WlTH  thee,  Lord,  while  I  re- 
main, 
Thou  wilt  near  thy  child  abide, 
Till,  thy  perfect  aim  t'  attain, 
I  throughout  am  sanctified; 
All  my  wants,  all  my  distress, 
I  to  thee,  my  Lord,  confess, 
Till  I  shall,  from  sorrow  free, 
Live  for  evermore  with  thee. 

1191.*      T.  83. 

J  ESUS'  sufF'rings  were  for  me, 
That  once  my  departing  spirit 
Full  of  joy  and  peace  might  be, 
And  eternal  life  inherit, 
I'm  from  judgment  freed  by  faith 
In  his  meritorious  death. 


346 


Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord. 


1192.*     T.  244. 

IN  spirit  I  am  waiting, 
Lord  Jesus,  near  to  thee, 
Thy  suff'rings  contemplating1: 
I  know,  they  were  for  me! 
I  thee  behold  by  faith 
Bow  down  thine  head  in  death, 

1  hear  thee  cry:  "  'Tis  finish'd!" 
And  watch  thy  latest  breath. 

2  Thy  sighs,  thy  groans  in  an- 
guish, 

The  tears,  which  from  thee  flow'd, 
When  thou  for  me  didst  languish, 
Thy  wounds  and  precious  blood, 
Be  present  night  and  day 
To  me,  while  here  I  stay, 
And  at  my  dissolution 
My  soul  to  heav'n  convey. 

3  'Midst  joy  beyond  expression, 
I  shall  abased  be 

With  deep  humiliation, 
When  called  home  to  thee  : 
When  I,  completely  bless'd, 
Have  leave  with  thee  to  rest, 
Thy  holy  feet  with  rapture 
By  me  shall  be  embrac'd. 

4  O  hasten  thy  appearance! 
Yet  as  it  pleaseth  thee, 
Meanwhile  to  me  thy  presence 
Vouchsafe  continually, 

Fix  thou  my  heart  and  eyes 
Upon  thy  sacrifice, 
Until,  my  race  here  finish'd, 
I  shall  obtain  the  prize. 

1193.*      T.  14. 

0  HOW  I  long  witli   Christ  to 
be, 

And  in  his  presence  rest,      [fully, 
He  draws  my  soul  most  pow'r- 

1  to  his  bosom  haste. 

2  Meanwhile  may  I  in  spirit  view 
His  sufferings,  cross  and  death, 
These  to  my  heart   be  daily  new, 
Till  I  resign  my  breath. 

3  Me  for  thy  coming,  Lord,  pre- 
pare, 

Grant,  I  may  ready  be, 


Whene'er  thou  callest,    without 

fear 
To  meet  and  welcome  thee. 

4  Thouknow'st  my  insufficiency, 
All  my  diseases  cure, 

O  let  thy  stripes  and  wounds  on 

me 
Exert  their  healing  pow'r. 

5  Thus    will  my  wants  be  well 
supplied, 

Thus  will  my  soul  with  grace 
Abundantly  be  satisfied, 
And  kept  in  heav'nly  peace ; 

6  Until  the  hour  shall  strike  at 
last, 

When  I,  from  sorrow  free, 
Shall  hasten    to    thy    arms    and 

breast, 
And  ever  live  with  thee. 

1194.*      T.  131. 

U  NTIL  my  consummation, 
My  Saviour's  grief  and  pain, 
Mis  wounds  and  bitter  passion, 
My  comfort  shall  remain; 
To  him,  my  Lord,  when  dying, 
I'll  look  with  humble  faith, 
On  him  alone  relying, 
Bless'd  then  wili  be  my  death ! 

1195.      T.  16. 

H.APPY   soul,    thy    days    are 

ended, 
All  thy  mourning  days  below, 
Thou  by  angel -guards  attended, 
Didst  to  Jesus'  presencego. 

2  Trusting  in  thy  Saviour's  merit, 
Thou  beheldst  him  from  above, 
Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 
Reaching    out    the    crown    of 

love. 

3  For  the  joy  he  set  before  thee, 
Felt'st  a  momentary  pain; 
Diedst,  to  live  a  life  of  glory  ; 
Sufrer'dst,  with  thy   Lord  to 

reign. 


and  the  Last  Judgment. 


347 


H96.*     T.  79. 

WHEN    children,    bless'd    by 

Jesus, 
To  whom  their  souls  are  precious, 
Depart  in  early  years, 
They  are  not  lost,  for  heaven 
To  children  shall  be  given, 
Eternal  happiness  is  theirs. 

2  This  child  is  therefore  blessed, 
Let  no  one  be  distressed, 
Christ  bid  it  fall  asleep ; 
The  body  dead,  the  spirit 
Will  endless  life  inherit, 
With  his  redeemed,  happy  sheep. 

1197.      T.  585. 

UaY  of  judgment!  day  of  won- 
ders ! 
Hark!  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round, 
How  the  summons  :|:  will  the  sin- 
ner's heart  confound ! 

2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wear- 

ing", 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine; 

Ye,  who  love  the  Lord's  appear- 
ing, 

Then  shall  say :  "  This  God  is 
mine!" 

Gracious  Saviour,  :|j:  own  me  on 
that  day  as  thine! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 
Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea, 
All  the  pow'rs  of  nature  shaken, 
At  his  call  prepare  to  flee: 
Careless  sinner,  :||:  what  will  then 

become  of  thee? 

4  Horrors  past  imagination 
Will  surprize  thy  trembling1  heart, 
When  thou  hear'st  thy  condem- 
nation : 

"  Hence,  accursed  wretch,  de- 
part, 

"  Thou  with  Satan  :jj:  and  his  an- 
gels have  thy  part!" 


5  But  to  those,  who  have  con- 
fessed, 

Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below, 
He  will    say:    "  Come   near,    ye 

blessed, 
"  See  the  kingdom  I  bestow : 
"  You  for  ever  :|j:  shall  my  love 

and  glory  know." 

6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 
May  this  thought   our  'courage 

raise, 
Swiftly    God's    great    day    ap- 
proaches, 
Sighs  will  then  be  turn'd  to  praise: 
We  shall  triumph  :jj:  while  the 
world  is  in  a  blaze. 

1198.  T. 580. 

BEFORE  me  place,    in   dread 

array, 
Lord  Jesus,  that  tremendous  day, 
When  thou  in  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar, 
And   tell  me,   Lord,   I   shall    be 

there, 
And  meet  from  thee  a  joyful  doom . 

1199.  T.  167. 

H  AIL  the  happy  consummation! 
Hail  the  time  when  all  is  done! 
Christ  appears  to  full  salvation, 
Perfects  what  was  here  begun : 
Hail  the  Lord  to  earth  returning! 
Awful,  fearful,  joyful  day ! 
Yailies,    plains    and    mountains 

burning, 
Flaming  skies  are  swept  away. 

2  Hear  the  awful  trumpet  sound- 
ing! 
See  the  nations  all  draw  near: 
"  Come  to  judgment!"  still  re- 
sounding, 
Till  it  reacheth  ev'ry  ear : 
Sinners   call    for   rocks    to    hide 

them, 
Saints  repeating:  "  Come,  Lord, 

come!" 
Angels  charged,  now  divide  them, 
Jesus  speaks  their  final  doom. 


348 


Of  our  Departure  unto  the  Lord,  &c. 


3  Hear  the  sentence  ne'er  revers- 
ed, 
See  the  mighty  gulph  between: 
"Come,  ye  blessed!"— "  Go,  ye 

cursed!" 
Closeth  up  the  awful  scene  : 
Shout,  ye  saints,  behold  your  Sa- 
viour, 
Know  him  by  his  bleeding  wounds: 
This  will  yield  you  joy  for  ever, 
While  the  sinner  it  confounds. 

1200.*      T.  58. 

"W  HEN  Jesus  had  to  his   dis- 
ciples giv'n 

His  farewell  blessing,   and  went 
up  to  heav'n, 

While  with  sorrow  filled  they  up- 
wards gazed, 

Their   master's  countenance  re- 
main'd  impressed 

Upon  their  hearts. 

2  When  he  in  like  manner 
Shall  be  returning, 

His  church  on  earth  will  change 
her  grief  and  mourning, 

To  songs  of  joy. 

3  This  reflection  fills  us 
With  joy  unbounded, 

That  we  the  Lord,   who  for  our 
sins  was  wounded, 

Shall  ortce  behold. 

2,  pc 
For  his  salvation, 


Hunger  and  thirst,  until  our  con- 
summation,  By  day  and  night. 

5  Thus  shall  we  believing, 
Ne'er  be  confounded, 

And  here  already  with  his  peace 
surrounded, 

Taste  heav'nly  joys. 

6  May  we  cleave  to  Jesus, 
Till  we've  obtained 

The  prize,  and  till  our  faith  and 
hope  have  gained 

Their  highest  aim. 

7  So  as  she  believed, 
Christ's  congregation 

Shall    find   it,    and  behold    the 
Lord's  salvation, 

In  endless  bliss. 

8  At  his  blest  appearing, 
Freed  from  all  weakness, 

Our  bodies  shall  be  chang'd  into 
his  likeness, 

By  his  great  pow'r. 

9  Amen,  Lord,  afford  us 
Thy  kind  direction, 

Keep   us   from    evil,   under   thy 
protection, 

Always  secure; 

10  Till  we  shall  in  heaven 
Behold  thy  glory, 

And  free  from   sin   and    sorrow 
there  adore  thee, 

World  without  end. 


"•Hfc&^W** 


INDEX. 


Showing  by  every  first  line  of  each  verse  where  it  is  to 
be  found.     Those  lines  marked  thus  *  begin  a  hymn. 

The  verses 

guished  by  the  letter  l. 


ring  in  the  Liturgy  only,  are  distin- 


A  Blessed  pattern  Christ  243 
blessed  sense  of  guilt  79 
bow  of  grace,  appealing1  200 
cheerful  confidence  I  feel,  68 
child  of  God  for  ever  1 60 
child  true  happiness  may  243 
contrite  heart  would  never  21 
country  I've  found,  148 

dying",  risen  Jesus,  102 

faithful  memory  bestow  247 
foretaste  of  eternal  joys,  262 
guilty,  weak  and  helpless    7 

*  Lamb  went  forth,  and  bare  34 
lowly  mind  impart  to  me,  165 
mortal  body  he  assum'd,  183 
pardon'd  sinner  I  remain,  8 
second  look  he  gave,  102 
single  eye,  a  faithful         157 

*  single  mind  to  me  impart,  167 
sinner  I,  and  full  of  ,  125 
sinner,  on  mere  mercy      103 

*  stranger  and  a  pilgrim  I,  273 
subject  I  of  Christ,  my  148 
table  for  me  he  prepares,  131 
widow  who  her  son  262  | 

*  wondrous  change  Christ  17 
Above  the  starry  sky  180 
Accept,  for  thy  passion,  27 

*  According  to  my  state  on     286 

to  th'  appointed   20 

*  to  thy  mercy,      191 

*  Act  full  of  godlike  majesty!  237 
Admit  us,  we  prav,  231 

*  Adored  be  the  Lamb  of  God  182 

*  Again  another  fleeting  year  264 

as  Teacher  of  20 

Against  the  fiercest  pow'rs  of    8 


Agonizing  in  the  garden,  83 

Ah,  behold  the  Son  of  God !     143 

come,  Lord  Jesus,  hear         5 

could  we  preach  in  ev'ry  212 

do  not  of  his  goodness         85 

*  give  me,  Lord,  myself  to  157 
Jesus!  thy  unworthy  bride  14 
Lord!  enlarge  our  scanty  106 

*  Lord!  how  apt  am  I  to  155 
might  in  my  behaviour  242 
might  my  heart  a  mirror  20 
might  the  time  soon  278 
my  defect  lies  here,  88 
remain  our  highest  Good!  120 
remember  me  for  good,  90 
should  not  the  mercies     249 

.     then  we  feel,  that  life        236 

*  whither  should  I  go,  90 

*  who  are  we!  thou  God  of  240 
who  can  render  thee  just  55 
why  am  1  thus  blest,  235 
why  did  I  so  late  thee       134 

*  Alas !  and  did  my  Saviour*        39 

I  knew  not  what  1  did;  102 

I  know  the  reason  why  39 

with  shame  I  own  that  163 

All  creatures,  Lord,  on  thee    272 

fears  and  terrors,  when  he  89 

*  glory  be  to  God  on  high !  14. 
glory  to  Immanuel's  name  13 

*  glory  to  the  Saviour's  71 

*  glory  to  the  sov'reign        177 

*  hail  Immanuel,  ..    17 

*  hail!  thou  Lamb  of  God,  42 
his  glorious  work  is  done;  49 
may  of  thee  partake;  267 
my  desires  arefix'd  on  thee  135 
my  hope  and  consolation  33 
myownschemes,eachself- 151 


INDEX. 


*  All  of  us,  we  know,  not  one  251 

our  days,  O  Jesus !  152 

our  woes  he  did  retrieve ;  20 
pains  and  tribulations,  33 
pow'r  and  glory  doth  99 

*  praise  to  thee,  my  God,  269 
righteousness  did  he  fulfil,  39 
self-dependence  is  but  195 
sprung  from  thine  54 
the  merciful  are  blessed,  146 
the  pains  and  sorrows  43 
the  pure  in  heart  are          147 

*  the  world  give  praises  due!  15 
they  who,  weeping,  now  go  20 
things  in  beauteous  form  56 
things  were  made  by  Christ  93 
those  are  blessed,  194 
those  who  here  enjoy  by  36 
those  who,  thro'  a  beam  97 
thou  demandest,  Igiveup,  109 
thy  strength  and  life  196 
we,  who  now  are  his,  were  99 
who  in  Jesus'  presence  291 
who  love  him,  view  his  286 
who  possess  true  faith  and  170 
ye,  who  gospel-preachers  207 
your  children  are  his  own,  260 

*  Almighty  God,  thou  sov'reign  55 

*  Lord!— Eternal      181 

*  Altho'  a  pardon'd  sinner's     279 

dear  Jesus,  we  can't  see  110 
his  med'cine  cause  me       174 

*  Amazing  grace!  how  sweet  119 
Amen,  Lord  God, Holy  Ghost!  76 

*  this  the  conclusion       192 
thou  sov'reign  God  of  282 

*  yea,  Hallelujah!  294 

*  Amidst  this  world's  168 

*  tribulation  we  follow  149 
Among  the  evils  of  the  fall,  21 
And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those  196 

at  the  same  time  iets  me  156 
grant  the  single  women  190 
if  I  myself  examine,  3 

now,  ev'n  on  thy  throne  132 
now  he  pleading  stands  70 
now  we  nothing  can  130 
reflect  on  all  the  pain,  160 
this  at  last  our  theme  116 
tho'  a  rugged  path  it  be,  196 
tho'  in  heav'n  exalted        53 


And  tho'  their  bodies  turn  to  228 
thus  by  faith  we  live,  159 
thus,  to  save  our  souls  10 
when  I'm  to  die,  148 

when  I  once  of  heav'nly  229 
when  I  stand  before  thy  150 
when  thou  hast  done  all,  164 
when  we  explore  the  end,  160 

*  Angels  astonish'd  view'd      277 

*  principalities,  121 
sing  before  his  throne  241 

*  An  infant  we  present  to  thee  l.  19 

*  Another  day  is  at  an  end,  268 
Archangels  left  their  high  68 
Are  not  the  joys  of  God  above  271 

*  /the  children  heirs  of    t.       21 

*  we  in  e'er  so  great  distress  175 

*  you  form'd  a  creature  new,  287 
Arise,  exert  thy  pow'r,  180 

*  my  spirit,  bless  the  day,  14 
O  happy  soul !  rejoice,  8 
then,  and  with  due        225 

*  ye  who  are  captive  led  9 
As  a  hen  is  us'd  to  gather  58 

a  little  child  relies  61 

Bridegroom  of  the  soul,  the  72 
children  we  are  own'd  by  66 
fallen  creatures  could  not  1 
ground,  when  parch'd  with  181 
his  redeem'd  from  this  226 
in  tempestuous  weather  264 
in  thy  temple,  keep  thou  77 
Leader,  he  before  his  people  72 
long  as  I  have  breath  in  me  177 

*  long  as  Jesus  Lord  remains,  195 
Lor d,  none  dare  his  sov'reign  72 
man,  he  pities  my  complaint  68 
Mary  ador'd  139 
much  when  in  the  manger  68 
oft  as  I  approach  the  holy    186 

*  oft  as  we  expect  the  favor,  231 
oft,  this  night,  as  my  pulse  270 
our  Head,  us  move  and  143 
pardon'd  sinners,  we  rejoice  119 
Peter  reply'd,  139 
Shepherd,  thou  thy  sheep  72 
Surety  thou  presentest  31 

*  the  branches  are  connected  168 
Thomas,  with  awe,  139 
thy  chosen,  blood-bought   253 

*  'twas  of  old,  we  now  may    214 


INDEX. 


Asbam'd  of  Jesus!  of  my  God  150 

of  Jesus!  of  my  Lord,  150 

of Jesus!  of  that  150 

we  own  our  great  153 

Assist  and  strengthen  us,  O      78 

and  teach  me  bow  to         267 

Assure  my  conscience  of  her     79 

Assur'd  that  Christ  our  King*    71 

Astonish'd  at  thy  feet  I  fall;  156 

at  thy  footstool  low    48 

At  all  times  may  we  ready      142 

all  times  to  my  spirit  bear  172 

his  cross's  foot  now  tarry,      36 

last  God's  servants  176 

8  last  he's  blest,  who  by  the  175 

lime  was  the  Son  of  God         30 

parting  from  thy  little  fold,  53 

th'  word  of  theFather,         51 

*  three,  Jesus  cry'd,  My  God  30 
thy  feet  154 
thy  through-pierced  feet      291 

Attend  me,  Lord,  in  all  my     273 

*  O  Saviour,  to  our  191 
the  gospel-trumpet  84 

*  Author  of  the  whole  269 

*  Awake,  and  sing  the  song  .  184 

my  heart ;  my  soul         16 

my  soul,  and  with  the  266 

Away  then,  doubts  and  9 


B. 


Back,  the  scourges  ploughed!  45 
Banish  from  me  what's  not  108 
Baptiz'd  into  his  death,  227 

Bearing  my  sin's  heavy  load,  279 
the  cross's  weight,  43 

Bear  then  the  reproach  of  150 
Be  especially  intreated  22.3 

not  cast  down,  nor  frighted  11 

*  not  disrmay'd  in  time  of         92 

*  of  good  cheer  in  all  your       66 

*  our  comfort,  which  ne'er  114 
our  Shepherd  ev'ry  day,       245 

*  present  at  our  table,  Lord  273 

*  presavt,  Lord!  tho'  water  l.  19 

*  present  with  thy  servants,    210 

*  present  with  us,  Lord  our  227 
thou,  dear  child,  in  thy  271 
thou  my  only  Treasure,  266 
thou  my  pattern;  let  me        21 


Be  thou  our  strength,  be  thou  133 
thou  the  consolation,  help  190 
thou  with  us;  then  indeed  260 

*  thy  wounds  and  cross  128 

*  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  266 
Before  my  eyes  of  faith,  101 

*  the  Father's  awful  133 

*  the  heay'ns;werestretch'd  68 
the  world  I  make  my  110 
thou  shalt  as  Judge  285 
thy  face,  O  Lord  most         56 

Behold!  for  fallen,  guilty  man  65 
him,  all  ye  that  pass  by,  41 
his  body  stain'd  with  38 
how  he  with  Peter  dealt,    81 

*  how  in  Gethsemane  23 
I  fall  before  thy  face;  8 
laid  in  a  manger                   14 

*  .my  soul,  the  Lamb  of         42 

*  my  soul,  thy  Saviour  122 
our  God  incarnate  .stands  85 
the  great  accuser  cast !      49 

;i    the  Lamb  of  God  who       85 
the  Lord  Jesus  !  27 

*  the  loving  Son  of  God,  39 
the  man  !   he's  bearing        25 

*  the  Saviour  of  mankind,     40 

*  the  Saviour  of  the  world,  38 
* .      to  us  a  child  is  born,         10 

*  us, Lord!  rough  stones     142 

*  us  widows  here,  263 

*  |  what  love  the  Father  65 
Beholding  with  deep  reverence  37 
Believe,  thou  mourning  sinner  80 

*  Believing  souls,  rejoice  and     48 

we  rejoice;  102 

*  Beloved  youths,  if  'tis  your  250 
Besprinkled  with  thy  precious  270 
Besprinkle  him,  O  Jesus,  Son  226 

*  with  thy  blood  my  163 
Bestow  on  me  a  simple  mind  167 

*  Bethany,  O  peaceful  114 
Bid  me  live,                                154 

us  call  to  mind  thy  cross    231 

Bless  ev'ry  thought  and  266 

me  this  day,  Lord  Jesus !  266 

O  Lord!  thy  married        259 

*  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  183 
our  cov'nan ting  together  217 

Bless'd  Three!  who  bear  64 
Blessed  are  the  meek  in  spirit  146 


PNDEX. 


Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit ;  146 

*  „    are  we,  if  believing  255 

Jesus !  all  our  hearts       148 

name  of  Jesus !  19 

they,  who  live  to  Jesus,  254 

who  are  ever  redely         254 

who,  without  cessation  146 

Blessing-  and  praise  we  give       48 

*Blesc  are  they,  supremely     117 

are  they  who  are  despised  147 

are  they,  who  as  poor       254 

are  they,  who  follow  95 

are  they,  who,  foll'wing  256 

*  are  they,  who  human  256 
are  they,  who  in  his  256 

*  are  they  whose  meditation  254 
are  they,  who  suffer  147 
are  they,  who  thro'  his  256 
be  that  sacred  cov'nant  274 
Comforter,  vouchsafe  us  76 
he,  that  comes  to  17 
inhabitants  of  Zion,  193 
Jesus!  what  delicious  138 
Mary,  with  a  cheerful  254 
Saviour!   condescend         53 

*  soul!  how  sweetly  dost    284 

*  Bliss  beyond  compare,  111 

*  Blood,  worthy  of  praises !       27 

*  Body  and  soul's  at  thy  r  211 
Boldest  foes  dare  never  come  46 
Bonds  and  stripes  and  150 

*  Both  to  the  seraph  and  the     17 

*  Bow  down,  ve  foll'wers  of    219 

*  Bread  of  life,  237 
Break,  O  break  this  heart  of  91 
Breast,  which  heaves  with  43 
Breathe  comfort,  where  79 

*  on  these  bones,  so  dry  79 
Breathless,  and  almost  26 

*  Brethren,  by  Jesus  Christ     252 

*  let  us  join  to  bless  182 

*  'tis  but  meet  to  render  252 
would  you  please  the      143 

Bride  of  the  Lamb !  I'm  one    196 

*  of  the  Lamb,  thou  196 

*  Bury'd  in  baptism  with  our  227 
But,  ah  !  how  faint  our  276 

alas !  the  spark  how  small !  44 
are  there  such  among  us  201 
as  my  strength  is  far  too  30 
examine  first  vour  case,       232 


But  give  thyself,  my  Jesus,     107 
gracious  Lord  !  when  1        156    I 
hence  our  confidence  39     I 

himself  I  must  behold,  137 
how  happy  is  the  soul,  that  141 
I  am  proud  and  headstrong  244 
I  have  trials  to  go  thro'  210 
Jesus' blood  and  death  154 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  46 
O!  I'm  blind  and  ignorant;  103 
O !  might  we  such  brethren  253 
O!  what  off 'ring  shall  I  107 
since  my  Saviour  I  have  94 

since  words,  the  happiness  241 
sinners,  who,  with  pungent  98  | 
tears  of  joy  must  ever  flow  184  j 
there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign  7 
thine  all-seeing  eye  then  154 
thou  declarest  in  thy  word,  286 
thou,  my  kind  almighty  158 
thy  reviving  gospel-word  87 
we  can  hope  thy  word  and  208 
when  He  shows  me  how  I  155 
while  here  I'm  left  behind,  44 
who  can  pay  that  mighty  141 
why  do  tears,  grief,  and  116 
why  was  Jesus  born  in  13 

words  can  never  fully  tell  235 
yet  his  mercy  to  man's  race  17 
yet  she  can  in  truth  rejoice  226 

By  all  the  saints  around  his  180 
all  thou  hast  for  me  endur'd  282 
all  thy  grief,  thy  tears  and    23 

*  Christ  we're  screen'd  with  174 
day  and  night  our  steps  246 
faith,  I  see  the  hour  at  94 

faith  I  plunge  into  this  sea  93 
faith,  thro'  outward  cares  22 
faith,  we  claim  him  as  our  133 
his  blood  shed  the  Lamb  126 
his  own  pow'r  were  all  68 

my  own  strength  I  can't  155 
none  of  all  the  human  race  46 
one  man's  guilt  we  were  4 

sea  and  land,  by  night  and  273 
thee,  as  Shepherd  of  the  190 
thee  protected,  gracious  195 
thine  illumination,  189 

this  sacrament  we  are  233 

thy  bitter  agony,  279 

thy  reconciling  love  143 


INDEX. 


By  thy  Spirit  me  reprove  90 

thy  Spirit's  light  71 

*  thy  sweat,  mix'd  with  blood  238 

*  various  maxims,  forms  and    94 


*  Can  any  contemplation         114 

any  ill  distress  my  heart     65 

a  woman's  tender  care     124 

we  thy  triumphs  e'er  52 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord  173 

Cause  all  disharmony  and  78 

me,  who  now  am  thine,    235 

Chains  of  darkness,  wherewith  253 

Chastise  me,  when  I  do  amiss,  154 

Cheering  name  of  Jesus !  19 

Cheer  thy  chosen  witness,  O    191 

*  Cherish  us  with  kindest        143 

*  Children  of  God  lack  nothing  61 

of  God,  look  up  and       49 
of  God,  who  walk  by     71 

*  Chosen  souls,  who  now  217 

*  Christ  being  risen  from  the     49 

*  crucify'd!  my  soul,  by  162 
crucify 'd  we  own  as  God  207 
having  all  the  law  fulfill'd  5 
is  our  Headj  each  member  73 
is  risen  from  the  dead;     280 

*  is  the  Vine,  we  branches  168 

*  is  the  widow's  Friend      263 

*  Jesus  is  that  precious       215 

*  Jesus  was  to  death  abas'd  46 

*  my  Redeemer,  Lord  and  131 

*  my  Rock,  my  sure  280 
our  ever  blessed  Saviour  150 

*  our  Saviour  look  on  thee  218 

*  the  almighty  Son  of  x.  22 
the  Bread  that  came  from  256 

*  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most    16 
f       the  sov'reign  Lord  of  all,   17 

the  true  Paschal  Lamb,  102 
thy  all-atoning  death  197 
thy  atoning  blood  88 

*  thy  flock  doth  hunger      236 

*  thy  wounds  and  bitter        33 

*  was  revealed  in  the  flesh  232 

*  who  saves  us  by  his  cross  30 

*  whom  the  virgin  Mary       1 6 
Christ's  agony;  his  death  and  37 

*  .    bitter  death  shall  282 

G  s  2 


Christ's  meritorious  sufferings  76 

*  precious  blood  which  270 
ransom'd  people  rest        207 

Christians  are  not  here  below  148 
dismiss  your  fear;         48 

*  Church  of  Christ,  be  glad:  195 

*  of  Christ,  sing  and     198 

*  of  Christ,  thy  200 
who  art  arrayed          216 

Circumcise  our  sinful  hearts      20 
Closely  by  love's  sacred  280 

I'll  follow  Christ  with      196 
join'd  to  thee,  our  Head  143 
Cloth'd  in  thy  righteousness     90 
Cold  mountains  and  the  21 

Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  84 

*  approach  to  Jesus'  table  234 

*  blessed  Spirit,  gracious     78 

*  congregation!   come  and  24 

*  faithful  Shepherd!  bind  155 

*  Holy  Ghost!  come  Lord    74 

*  Holy  Ghost!  eternal  God   78 

*  Holy  Ghost !  inspire  my  133 
Holy  Ghost!  my  soul  79 
Holy  Ghost!  the  Saviour's  64 
Holy  Ghost!  with  Jesus'  236 

*  Holy  Spirit  come,  77 

*  Holy  Spirit !  on  us  breathe  79 

*  let  us  join  our  cheerful     183 

*  Lord,  and  warm  each       293. 

*  lowly  souls,  that  mourn  228 
O  my  fellow-sinners,  86 

*  O  my  soul,  and  sing,  242 
saiththy  bride  who  longs  277 
sinners,  come,  tho'  vile  '  81 
sinners !  Jesus  will  receive  10 

*  sinners,  to  the  gospel-  84 
sinners,  to  your  gracious  84 
sinners,  view  the  Lamb  39 
-sinners,  view  th'  incarnate  11 
soon,  O  come,  292 
take  me  as  thy  property  244 
then,  and  to  my  soul  101 
then,  let  us  follow  248 
then,  ye  needy  sinners,  39 
thou  divine  Interpreter !        2 

*  to  me,  saith  the  Lord,  86 
to  the  living  waters,  84 

*  worship  at  Immanuel's       73 

*  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord    13 

*  ye  sinners,  poor  and  83- 


INDEX. 


Come  ye  that  heavy  laden  are   82 
ye  weary,  heavy-laden,       83 

*  Commit  thou  thy  each  60 
Communing  with  the  Lamb  165 
Compassion  for  man's  fallen  38 
Complete  thy  work  and  crown  108 

thy  work,  my  gracious  156 
Conceal'd  amidst  the  gath'ring95 
Concern'd  for  more  grace        111 

*  Confiding  in  thy  name,  283 
Conqu'ring  Lord!  to  heaven  289 
Convince  us  first  of  unbelief,     78 

us  of  our  sin,  77 

us,  that  the  Lamb  was    79 

Could  even  all  the  love  151 

1  exalt  thee  worthily         134 

I  with  him  spend  all  my  140 

we  bear  from  one  132 

*  we  sinners  fully  tell,         241 
we  tune  our  hearts  and       25 

Counsel  and  deed  are  one  54 

me,  dearest  Jesus  !        278 
Countenance  majestic  51 

Countless  hosts  before  God's  292 
Cover'd  with  a  holy  shame,  83 
Creatures,  with  all  their  55 

*  Cross,  reproach  and  149 


D. 


Daily  Jesus'  flock  thanks  thee  75 

may  I  from  thee  receive  119 

to  Jesus  we'll  look  up,     247 

Day  nor  night  1 

Dead  to  the  world  when  I'm    269 

*  Dear  brethren,  let  us  take  to  252 

*  children,  assembled  to  249 
Comforter !  receive  our      63 

*  heav'nly  Father !  we  adore  67 
Jesus!  ev'ry smile  of  293 
Jesus !  grant  this  my         162 

*  Jesus!  wh en  I  think  on    138 

*  Jesus !  wherein  art  thou    29 

*  Lord!  consume, yea,  108 

*  Lord!  this  congregation  231 
Lord!  thy  sov'reign  aid  107 

*  Lord!  when  I  trace  119 
Lord!  while  we  adoring  120 
Saviour!  I  resign  104 

*  youths,  O!  that  ye  all  but  251 

*  Dearest  brethren,  be  this  our  253 


*  Dearest  Jesus !   come  to  me,  138 

Jesus  !  we  are  here,  2 

Deep  engrave  it  on  our  hearts  199 
Deeply  convinc'd  of  sin,  I  cry  151 
Deliver'd  from  this  mortal       288 

*  Desponding  soul,  thou  173 
Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  264 
Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  merit  140 

ever  mourner  plead  with      175 

*  Didst  thou,  Lord  Jesus,  me  106 

thou  not  in  our  flesh         101 

thou  thyself  devise  235 

Direct,  control,  suggest  this  266 

Do  not  despise,  I  pray,  my       30 

thou  with  faith  discharge      60 

what  thou  wilt  with  me;         89 

Doth  howe'er  in  my  frail  153 

*  our  gracious  Saviour,  175 
Draw  me,  a  sinner,  unto  thee,    82 

*  me,  O  Father!  to  the  Son  67 
near;  thou  wilt  discover,  31 
near  to  Jesus'  table,  237 

*  nigh  to  Christ  your  162 
Due  obedience  thou  didst  244 
Dust  and  ashes  tho'  we  be,  95 
Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts    78 

E. 

Each  day  unto  my  heart  108 

*  division  of  thy  foid  243 
moment  draw  from  earth  107 

Earthly  affections  mortify,  163 

things  do  not  regard;  174 

Earth's  glory  to  inherit,  137 

Eat  and  rest — at  this  great  230 

E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  42 

since  his  name  we  knew  266 

*  Embrace  us  in  the  tender  246 
Endow  me  richly  with  thy  77 

the  parents  with  thy  260 
Engrave  this  deeply  in  my  141 
Enjoy  then,  with  the  church,  226 
Enrich  me  always  with  thy  267 
Ere  I  close  my  eyes  in  slumber  270 

*  I  sleep,  for  ev'ry  favor        270  . 
we  taste — the  rich  repast,  230 

Eternal  gates  their  leaves  51 

thanks  be  thine,  124 

*  Eternity's  expansions,  128 


Everlasting  praises, 


51 


INDEX. 


Evil  and  few,  as  Jacob  says  281 
Ev'ry  island,  sea  and  mountain  285 
Exalted  on  Ms  glorious  throne  94 

F. 

*Fain  would  I,  dear  Redeemer,  3 
would  I  think  upon  thy    113 

*  Faith  comes   by  hearing-        93 

on  Christ's  declaration  237 

Faithful  Lord !   my  only  joy    211 

name  of  Jesus!  19 

to  thee  I  now  engage    105 

Faithfully  thy  Spirit  me  152 

Fall  at  his  cross's  foot,  40 

Far,  as  from  east  to  west,  thy  59 

be  gone  all  carnal  reason    234 

*  Farewell  henceforth  for  ever  277 

world,  thy  gold  is  41 

Father !  behold  thy  Son  :  66 

I  want  a  thankful  heart;  157 

*  of  all,  almighty  Lord!  67 

*  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  227 
of  Jesus,  Lord  of  all !  62 
of  the  congregation,  63 

Fear  not ;  for  this  is  he,  40 

*  not;  without  reserve  158 
Feeling  beforehand  all  the  224 
Fill  us  with  peace  and  joy  261 
First-born  of  many  brethren,  106 
First  for  his  foes  he  intercedes  35 

let  us  duly  count  the  cost  149 

*  Fit  us  for  thy  service,  Lord,  212 
Fix'd  on  this  ground  may  I  93 
Fixing  all  our  thoughts  above  278 
Fix,  O  fix  our  wav'ring  mind,    95 

on  that  face  thine  eye;  40 

thy  temple,  Saviour,  in  each  257 

Flesh  I  bear,  and  therefore      280 

*  Flock  of  Christ!   in  188 

*  of  Christ!  with  239 

*  of  Jesus  !  be  united;  144 
For  all  our  meetings  for  each  189 

all  put  in  authority  192 

all  thy  wounds  painful,  28 

all  who  flee  from  Sinai's  80 

ever  he  abides  the  same,  158 

ever  then  remain  engrav'd  122 

food  he  gives  his  flesh ;  242 

*  grace  I  weep  and  pant;  151 
he  thy  casedoth  understand  173 
Jesus'  pardon,  love  and  101 


For  mercy,  mercy,  Lord,  I  157 
our  brethren  we  should  too  143 
our  heav'nly  Father's  love,  76 
our  sake,  most  gracious  259 
should  I  e'er  so  faithful  98 
such  poor  sinners,  who  of   100 

*  that  amazing  love  and  241 
that  blessed  day  250 
thee  he  hangs !  my  soul  184 
thee,  O  may  I  freely  count,  141 
the  Lamb  of  God  196 
therefore  poor  on  earth  he  12 
there  thou  choosest  193 
these  our  God  hath  195 
this  I'm  longing,  193 
this,  let  men  revile  my  208 
thou  art  gracious,  wise  and  166 
thy  death,  120 
thy  teachings,  heav'nly  75 
us  these  wonders  hath  he  12 
us  to  heav'n  thou  didst  53 
we,  thro'  grace  are  taught  101 
we,  unworthy  as  we  are,  264 
what  is  all  the  human  race  10 
worthless  me,  (O  godlike  44 
you  the  healing  current  86 
Forbid,  O  Lord!  each  vain  155 

'Fore  thee  that's  nought,  59 

*  Fountain  of  being,  Source  272 
Free  from  the  noisy,  busy  127 
Friend  of  my  soul!   O  how      117 

of  the  friendless,  and  175 
From  all  eternity,  with  love  130 
all  false  love  cleanse  ev'ry  257 
day  to  day,  may  we  with  211 
eaeh  rival  O  deliver  us !  255 
grace  to  grace  still  farther  189 
him  descends  a  beam  of    110 

*  life  and  grace  (this  we  are   94 

*  my  own  workc  at  last  I  156 
strife  and  tumult,  God       192 

*  the  doctrines  I'll  ne'er  waver  3 
thee  I  am,  thro'  thee  I  am,  58 
the  provisions  of  thy  house  57 
their  being  join'd  in  one,  142 
thence  I'll  be  taught  truly  31 
this  very  day  169 
thy  majestic  throne  220 
various  cares  my  heart  171 
year  to  year,  while  we         246 

*  Full  to  my  view, — in  bloody  126 


INDEX, 


Give  grace  that,  as  brethren  212 
me  a  lowly  faithful  mind,  210 
me  an  inly  cheerful  heart,  210 
me  courage  good,  71 

me  grace,  in  all  conditions  145 
me  grace  to  walk  with  153 
me  the  armor  of  the  Spirit  96 

*  me  thy  heart,  my  son,  thus  107 
me  thy  strength,  O  God  of  208 
me  what  thy  own  mind      210 

*  thanks,  that  Jesus  Christ  7 
to  my  eyes  repenting  tears  134 

*  to  our  God  immortal  56 

*  to  the  winds  thy  fears  61 
unto  all  the  needful  gifts  190 
us  an  humble,  active  mind  247 
us  an  open  door,  213 
us,  O  Lord!  to  feel  thy  258 
us,  ourselves  and  Christ       78 

*  us  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  that  4 
Gladly  our  own  poor  works  181 
Gloomy  thoughts  must  vanish  170 

*  Glorious  tilings  of  thee  are  192 
Glory  to  God,  who  safe  hath  266 

unto  Jesus  be!  49 

Go,  ail  ye  wise,  without  148 

*  follow  the  Saviour !  27 

*  forth  in  spirit,  go,  40 

*  my  soul,  go  ev'ry  day  46 

*  up,   with  shouts  of  praise,  52 

*  witness  of  the  sufF'ring      215 

*  ye  flatt'ring  visions,  166 
God  be  prais'd!   they  who         51 

can  this  hour  with  ev'ry  60 
fill  thee  with  his  heav'nly  271 
gives  the  victory ;  283 

*  hath  laid  up  in  heav'n  for  294 

*  Holy  Ghost !  in  mercy  us     74 

*  Holy  Spirit!  be  for  ever  76 
Holy  Spirit !   now  impart      4 

*  in  a  garden,  suffers  in  our  24 
in  man's  death  takes  no  92 
is  mighty  to  deliver,  174 
is  my  Salvation                    170 

*  is  my  Saviour  and  my  170 
never  yet  mistakes  hath     178 

*  of  my  life!  on  thee  I  call,  175 

*  omnipotent  Creator!  267 
on  these  terms  is  rcconcil'd  9 
our  Salvation,  193 


God  rais'd  him  up,  when  he      47 

*  reveals  his  presence!  179 
ruleth  in  heaven,  almighty  182 
the  Son,  Redeemer  64 
who  to  all  things  being  16 
will  the  widows  ne'er  262 
with  us,  19 
with  us  !  we  vow  to  thee     216 

*  God's  holy  word,  which  1 

only  Son  (stupendous       133 
Grace,  and  a  sensation  152 

*  Grace,  grace!  O  that's  a         99 

how  exceeding  great  to  99 
is  the  only  wish  and  98 

*  Gracious  Father!  bless  this  221 

Lord!  I  wish  alone         108 
Lord!   may  we  believe,  197 

*  Lord,  our  Shepherd  and  218 
Lord,  who  by  thy  147 

*  Lord!  with  one  accord  221 
Redeemer,  grant  to  us,  110 

*  Redeemer,  Lamb  of  God  157 

*  Redeemer!  thou  hast      139 

*  Redeemer,  who  for  us    130 

*  Saviour!  bless  thy  191 
Grant  her  to  thee  an  ever  190 

I,  impelled  by  thy  love,  212 
me  a  harmless,  dove-like  187 
me  an  upright,  simple  187 
me  but  this  firm  faith,  235 
me  but  this,  thou  great  249 
me  steadiness,  71 

me  that  meek  and  lowly    20 
me  the  grace,  while  I  am  38 
me  th'  indisputable  seal      79 
i   me  to  know  thy  blessed    211 

*  most  gracious  Lamb  of  108 
none  among  us  may  209 
O  Christ,  thou  Son  of  God  30 
that  all  of  us  may  prove,  160 
that  faithfully  I  may,  147 
that  I  never  may  despair  286 
that,  'rnongstthy  chosen  194 
that  we  all  both  young  201 
that  we  all  may  190 
that  we  all,  with  heart  261 
that  we  may  love  thee  163 
that  we  may  never  lose  76 
thy  comforts  to  my  mind  15 
to  me,  Lord  Jesus !  289 
unto  Qx'ry  married  pair,  258 


INDEX. 


Grant  unto  ns  continually  246 

us  a  contented  mind,  243 

ns  ali  to  feel  thy  peace  191 

us,  and  all  our  children,  260 

us  each  blessing,  192 

us,  in  meekness  to  142 

us  resignation  179 

us  to  incivase  77 

us  to  obey,  77 

*  Great  High-Priest  we  view  27 

is  the  harvest,  truly  214 

is  the  hidden  mystery,  11 

*  the  feast,  to  which  thou  236 


H. 


Had  I  an  angel's  heav'nly  184 
we  angels'  tongues  64 

Hadst  thou  not  life  and  259 

thou  not  sought  me  131 

*  Hail,  all  hail,  victorious  50 

*  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail!       93 

*  church  of  Christ,  bought  196 
First  and  Last,  thou  great  94 

*  thou  wondrous  Infant  16 

your  dread  Lord  and  ours  69 

*  Happy  I  am :■  yet  o'er  my        289 

is  each  virgin's  station     256 

*  meditation  43 

*  race — of  witnesses  !  229 
she  who  finds  in  Jesus     256 

*  the  children  who  are  gone  249 

*  the  children  who  betimes  249 

*  the  man  whose  highest  165 
f  the  souls  to  Jesus  join'd  293 
I       the  souls  who  contrite     100 

they  who  are  excited        256 
they  who  feel  the  healing  255 

*  they  who  oft  for  Jesus     256 

*  thrice  happy  hour  of  242 
Hark!  his  dying  word,  Forgive 41 

40 

35 

140 

118 

51 

285 


how  he  groans !  while 
how  the  meek  and 

*  my  soul!  it  is  the  Lord 
O  my  soul !  what  sing 
the  Father  welcomes 

*  the  trump  of  God  is 
Haste,  my  Beloved!  fetch  my  294 

then,  O  Lord!  to  thee  I  157 
Hasten,  as  for  brides  is  fitting  234 
Hath  he  not  from  our  earliest-  178 


Have  patience  with  us  sinners  76 
we  thro'  dang'rous  paths  172 

*  Head  and  Ruler  of  thy  223 
*'      of  thy  blest  congregation  259 

*  of  thy  church !  behold  us  219 

*  of  thy  church!  thy  259 

*  of  thy  congregation,         218 
Heal  me,  O  my  soul's  32 

*  us,  Tmmanuel!  here  we      95 
Hear  him,  ye  deaf!  his  praise   184 

-    my  requests,  O  Lord!        170 

*  O  Jesus !  my  complaints  91 
OLord,  a  parent's  pray'r  260 
thou  our  hearts'  desire,    278 

Heart-reviving  is  the  view         123 
Heav'nly  joy  and  holy  234 

*  Heav'n's  kingdom  none  shall  226 
He  as  a  poor,  mean  child  was    15 

ascended  up  on  high,  51 

at  noon  was  on  the  cross,  30 
blesseth  me  so  sensibly,  140 
bore  the  curse  of  all,  125 

built  the  earth,  he  spread  57 
by  his  blood  aton'd  for  sin  227 
calls  us  brethren,  not  182 

came  to  seek  and  save  the  10 
ever  lives  to  intercede  54 

ev'ry  where  hath  way,  61 

freely  laid  his  majesty  89 

fulfill'd  all  righteousness,  20 
graciously  regards  our  262 
grants  us,  for  our  tears,  97 
guides  my  soul  to  living  131 
hath,  by  all  he  did  and  said  271 
hath  dearly  bought  my  soul  41 
hath  himself  the  keys  49 

hath  now  his  Godhead's  179 
hath  with  a  pledge  of  grace  233 
having-triumph'dover  death  48 
in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh,  54 
is  and  shall  remain  our  195 
is,  as  long  as  life  shall  last  279 
is  mine,  and  I  am  his,  138 

is  my  All,  my  Sacrifice  and  186 
is  our  Master,  Lord  and  208 
is  our  Saviour  and  High-  261 
is  the  blessed  Paschal  Lamb  47 
is  the  Life,  by  whom  all  72 
is  the  Rock ;  how  firm  he  73 
is  the  Rock,  on  whom  we  72 
is  the  Sun  of  12  and  7 A 


INDEX. 


He  is  the  Vine ;  his  heav'nly  73 
knows  the  hours  for  joy  and  60 
laid  his  glory  by,  70 

left  his  Father's  throne  101 
left  his  radiant  throne  on  120 
Joves  and  values  me,  1  him  275 
meekly  all  our  sorrows  bore  9 
ne'er  shall  weep  more  250 

pardon'd  me,  like  Magdalen  50 
.prospers  ail  his  servants'  205 
rests  now  in  peace  250 

riseth,  who  mankind  hath  49 
said,  "  My  flesh  is  truly  233 
saith  to  us  repeatedly,  262 

sees  us  willing-  slaves  70 

Sent  his  Son  with  pow'r  to  57 
show'rs  his  choicest  233 

sings  now  above,  250 

speaks  ;  and,list'ningto  his  184 
subdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs    86 

*  that  confides  in  his  Creator  6j 
took  such  in  his  arms  on  283 
wash'd  away  my  ev'ry  stain  8 
was  offer'd  on  the  tree,  90 
when  this  feast  was  first  235 
who  in  self-righteousness  232 
who  is  by  Christ  directed,  166 
who  is  to  Jesus  Christ,  145 
who  Jesus*  mercy  knows  232 
who  nought  but  Christ  166 
who  prepar'd  for  ev'ry  bird  13 
who  rules  both  heav'n  and    15 

*  who  striveth  for  161 
who  the  wants  of  all  16 
who  was  scorned  on  the  207 
who,  without  delay,  250 
will  present  our  souls            184 

He'll  never  quench  the  54 

He's  full  of  grace  and  truth      89 

merciful  and  kind  96 

mock'd  and  defamed,         27 

yours,  with  all  his  merit  162 

Heirs  of  salvation,  2r6 

Help  us,  O  Lord !  to  watch     287 

us  thy  pleasure  to  fulfil,     67 

Heralds  of  grace  would  ye       207 

Here  all  our  wants  are  well      237 

•  are  we  children  pool-  arid  246 
by  faith,  we're  humbly  194 
by  Jesus'' precious  blood  290 

•  cotat  I,  mv  Shepherd,        92 


Here  doth  the  Lord  of  life  4l 
I  behold,  as  in  a  glass,  40 
1  forget  my  cares  and  39 
I'll  sit  for  ever  viewing    127 

*  in  thy  presence,  we  appear  3 
is  an  ensign  on  a  hill ;  40 
is  a  pasture  rich  and  115 
is  our  hand;  us,  Lord,  197 
is  the  place,  where  .weary  44 
it  is  good  for  us  to  fee !  241 
it  is  I  find  my  heaven,  127 
many  faithful  souls  are  206 
more  than  Tabor's  241 
pardon,  life,  and  joys  133 
(saith  our  kind,  236 
we  now — must  humbly  230 
will  I  stay,  arid  gaze"  40 
will  1  stay,  engag'd  44 

Here's  a  task,  may  parents  260 
Hereby  we  stand,  215 

Hereto  we  cheerful  say,  Amen  206 
Herrnhut,  the  Most  High's  217 
Hidden  from  all  ages  past  43 

in  Christ  the  treasure    103 
Highest  King  and  Priest,  71 

*  High  in  the  heav'ns,  eternal    57 

*  on  bis'  everlasting  throne  205 
Highly  favor'd  church !  thou  198 

*  favor'd  congregation  !  194 
%  High- Priest  of  thy  church     204 

on  thee  1  call;  73 

Him  in  his  glorious  realm  they  293 
I  shall  see,  whose  love  to  293 
His  blest  people,  still  on  earth  285 
blood  thy  cause  will  plead:  40 
blood,  which  did  for  you  52 
boundless  years  can  ne'er  56 
church  is  still  his  joy  and  49 
comforts  daily  me  sustain  173 
cries  and  pray  'rs — his  bitter  126 
cross  see  your  Saviour  28 

ears  are  open  night  and  day  251 
enliv'ning-  countenance  218 
eye  the  world  at  once  looks  205 
flesh  is  torn  with  whips  and  40 
goodness  and  his  mercies  131 
good  Spirit's  blest  57 

grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of  183 
holy  name  for  ever  be  49 

holy  Spirit  we  receive,  98 

looks  ofgrace  insure  always  14Q 


INDEX. 


His  love  is  mighty  to  compel  84 
love  produceth.  love ;  256 

love,  what  angel's  thought  120 
loving-kindness  those  shall  166 
matchless  worth  none  can  126 
mercy  claims  our  highest  219 
mercy  ev'ry  sinner  claims ;  245 
meritorious  industry,  247 

redeem'd  his  praise  show  49 
resurrection's  pow'r  divine,  47 
shame  to  all  will  be  287 

Spirit  cheers  my  spirit  169 
Spirit  is  the  Sov'reign  169 

Spirit  purifies  the  heart  96 
Spirit  teacheth  us  to  know  259 
suff'r in  gs  h  ave  deliver '  d  284 
thorns  and  nails  pierce  39 

word's  a  lamp  unto  my  feet  4 
words  with  due  attention  149 
wounds  are  open  fountains    85 

Hither  each  afflicted  soul  232 
sinners,  all  repair,  44 

*  Ho !  ev'ry  one  that  thirsts       84 

ye  needy,  come  and  83 

*  Hold  o'er  thy  church,  Lord  203 

over  us  thy  gracious         191 

Holy  awe  pervades  my  heart      50 

Ghost,  eternal  God!  2 

*  Ghost,  thou  God  and  Lord  75 
Ghost!  we  praise  thee  64 
holy,  holy,  in  earth  and       51 

*  holy,  holy!  sings  th'  277 

*  Lamb,  and  Prince  of  peace  147 
Lord !  by  thy  body  giv'n     46 

*  Lord,  holy  and  almighty  1 
name  of  Jesus !  19 
Spirit !  we  adore  thee,          63 

*  Trinity !  64 
Honor  to  the  almighty  Three,  64 
Hosanna!    Hosanna!                  248 

*  to  the  royal  Son  17 

*  to  the  Son— of  David    71 

*  How  amiable  thy  habitations  193 

*  blest  am  I,  most  gracious  116 

*  "blest  are  we,  when  we  240 
blest  he  is  who  weigh eth  45 
blest,  how  excellent  and  135 
blest,  when  we  can  say       291 

*  bold  and  vain  th'  attempt  203 

*  bright  appears  the  Morningl  10 


*  How  can  a  sinner  here  below  160 

*  can  1  view  tiie  sluugh  ter'd  128 
could  I  bear  the  guilt  of    281 

*  could  I  bear  to  be  partaker  164 
couldst  thou  love  such  133 
do  I,  with  spirit's  hunger  234 
do  we  blush  with  conscious  21 
doth  the  old  corruption  154 
fast  can  love-cords  bind  145 
glad  am  I,  that  I  have  282 
glad  am  I,  that  thou  so  155 
great  and  wondrous  was     46 

*  great  at  last  my  joy  will    150 

*  great  the  bliss  to  be  a         115 

*  greatly  doth  my  soul  288 
greatly  man  incenses  31 
happy  feels  a  contrite  50 

*  happy  we,  when  guilt  is     171 

*  heart-affecting  Christ  to  248 
highly  blest,  how  happy  115 
highly  favor'd  had  I  been,  37 
highly  wonderful  is  this  29 
is  Jesus'  sacred  soul  24 
is  my  soul  delighted!          122 

*  lost  was  my  condition,  102 
merciful  art  thou,  O  God  103 
mucn  better  thou'rt        ..  271 

*  much  we're  lov'd  by  God  134 

*  pleasant  is  love's  harmony  144 
pleasant  is  our  lot,  yea  116 
pleasing  'tis  a  new-born  81 
precious  are  thy  thoughts  161 

*-    sad  our  state  by  nature  is       7 
*■    shall  a  young  man  cleanse  251 

*  shall  I  meet  my  Saviour?  11 
should  I,  slaughter'd         234 

*  soon,  exalted  Jesus !  279 
soon,  when  Satan  tempts,  156 

*  sweetly  this  our  brother     284 

*  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  18 
sweet  the  precious  gospel  184 
that  blest  moment  I  regard  37 
the  blood,  which  from  thee  234 
vast  is  here  display'd,  234 
very  weak  I  am,  104 

*  well,  O  Lord,  art  thou  thy  59 
wondrous  thy  love  153 
wretched  they  who  still       10 

However  weak  and  helpless     129 
Human  reason  is  too  shallow  234' 


INDEX. 


Humbly,  Lord  Christ,  I  thee  281 
Hungry  and  thirsty  after  thee  112 
*  Hush,  dear  child,  lie  still      271 


'  I  am  a  poor  sinner ;  152 

am  assur'd,  nor  life,  nor  277 
am  lost  in  wonder,  293 

am  of  my  salvation  155 

am  the  chief  of  sinners,  yea  131 

!  ask  not  honor,  pomp  or  163 
confess,  O  Lord!  with  deep  152 
confidently  do  believe,  66 

daily  drink  the  healing-  186 
deliver 'd  thee,  when  bound  141 
do  not  praise  my  lab'ring  58 
fall  at  thy  feet;  119 

feel  how  much  in  debt  I  124 
feel  the  load  of  sin  so  vast  90 
fully  am  assured,  122 

give  thee  thanks  unfeigned,  29 
gladly  will  show  forth  thy  155 
go  hence  at  th'  appointed  281 
hear  th'  enraptur'd  song,  291 
I,  and  my  transgressions,  31 
in  the  dust  adore,  104 

!  kneei  in  spirit  at  my  41 

know,  I  worthless  am,  133 
kn o w  my  p o v er ty ;  88 

know,  that  in  myself  I  186 
know,  that  nought  in  me     151 

:  know  that  thro'  thy  grace    151 

'  know  the  weakness  of  my  158 
know,  thro'  mercy  free,  133 
know,  'tis  not  the  same,  88 
lay  in  fetters  groaning  ;  11 

live  now,  and  to  God  myself  241 
look  to  Golgotha;  123 

love  his  people  and  their  247 
love  his  tears  andsuff'rings  247 
love  mount  Calv'ry,  where  247 

'  love  the  Lord  who  dy'dfor  246 
love  to  hear  that  he  was  247 
love  to  think  the  time  will  247 
now  believe,  in  thee  91 

now  my  soul  and  frail  abode  269 
now  wish  to  be  119 

of  his  body  am  a  limb;  282 
once  was  wholly  dead  104  &  154 
ought  to  have  been  pained,     31 


1  own  the  fault  mine:  139 

recommend  m)  self  for  ever  95 
resign  myself  to  thee;  108 

saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree  102 
see  him  in  the  garden  122 

see  him  lead  a  suff'ring  life  94 
see  him  look  with  pity  down  94 
see  his  countenance  defiled  26 
see  his  hands  and  feet  26 

see  my  Saviour  kneeling,  23 
see  my  Saviour  languish  25 
see  thee  scourg'd,  plung'd  29 
send  my  cries  unto  the  Lord  4 
shall,  when  time  is  o'er,  278 
sinful  worm,  with  awe  41 

tell  the  hours  and  days  and  277 
thank  thee,  gracious  Lord,  15 
thank  thee,  that  in  mercy  108 
thank  thee,  with  sincerest  131 
thee  adore,  my  gracious  105 
thirst!  thou  didst  upon  the  80 
thy  unworthy  child,  88 

trust  my  guilt  was  done  91 
unworthy  sinner,  125 

view  in  thee,  thou  wan  and  44 
view  the  Lamb  in  his  own    101 

*  will  a  little  pilgrim  be,  247 
will  my  heart  to  thee  resign  247 

*  will  rejoice  in  God  my  18 

*  will  sing  to  my  Creator  57 
wish,  as  faithful  christians  163 

*  with  the  fallen  human  race,    8 

*  would  go  from  pole  to  pole  50 
I'll  be  like  Magd'len  at  thy        89 

be  my  flesh  denying,  31 

be  with  the  beholders,  31 

*  glory  in  nothing  but  only  in  137 
go  with  thee,  my  Saviour,  25 
here  with  thee  continue,  29 
make  thy  wondrous  dying  244 
never  cease  repeating  103 

*  praise  thee  with  my  heart    177 

*  spare  all  needless  thinking,  173 
speak  the  honors  of  thy  19 
trust  my  great  Physician's  174 
weep,  whene'er  he's  not  to  139 

I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze  23 
often  stubborn,  vain  and      243 

*  overcome  with  humble  127 
well  assur'd,                          186 

if  any  thing  in  us  appears       160 


INDEX. 


If  done  1'  obey  thy  laws,  267 

early  thou  wilt  take  me         244 

*  father,  mother,  children,  149 
he  his  grace  on  us  confer,  247 
I  were  free  from  all  210 
Jesus  should  appeal*,  278 
my  sins'  burden  would  117 
once  the  plough  in  hand  149 
one  member  honor'd  be,  143 
question'd  by  thee :  111 
the  Lord  protect  me,  170 
there's  a  fervor  in  my  soul  113 
thou,  O  Comforter  !  78 
thou  partakest  of  his  grace  271 
thou  thro' thorny  paths  wilt  117 
thou  wilt  have  me  longer  245 
to  Jesus  they  appeal,  118 
unto  us  our  friends  are  245 
we  are  to  thy  cause  but  212 
we  in  Jesus'  saving  name  159 
we  thy  rich  forgiveness  256 
we,  when  by  guilt  oppressed  251 
we,  with  uprightness,  251 
with  willing  resignation,  174 
yet,  while  pardon  may  be     286 

Immanuel,  incarnate  God!        16 
our  Brother  now,      276 

*  to  thee  we  sing",  15 

*  Immanuel's  meritorious  tears  20 
Impart  to  us  that  needful  246 
Impress  thy  wounds  upon  my  154 
Imprint  thine  image  in  my  244 
In  a  moment  stands  before      100 

*  age  and  feebleness  extreme  280 
all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do  22 
all  our  griefs  he  takes  a  54 
all  wants,  in  all  distresses  200 
all  we  do,  constrain' d  by  47 
bread  and  wine  to  them  he  229 
ceaseless  happiness  they  249 
childhood  and  in  youth  266 
converse  makeme  tractable  187 
darkest  shades,  if  thou  268 
darkness  we  stray'd,  76 
distress  be  thou  my  Saviour  273 
electing  grace  rejoice;         218 

*  evil  long  I  took  delight,  102 
fine,  spotless  linen  drest,     290 

*  God,  the  mighty  Lord  of  261 
him  complete  I  shine;  126 
him  I  trust  for  evermore ;      98 

H 


In  him  we  live  and  move,  272 

his  great  atonement  289 

*  holy  writ  it  is  avow'd;  93 

*  humble,  grateful  lays,  185 

*  Jesus'  love  and  peace,  205 

*  joyful  hymns  of  praise,  185 

*  labor,  or  at  rest,  O  Lord,  201 
life,  they  witness  this,  with  207 
liveliest  manner  248 
lively  colors,  Jesus,  draw  127 
love  remember  this  thy  220 

*  lying  down  to  take  my  rest  268 
manifested  love  explain  101 

*  mercy,  Lord,  remember  269 

*  mercy,  Lord,  this  grace  212 
mutual  love  and  harmony  258 
my  body  when  restor'd  281 
my  distress,  I  rais'd  with  177 
my  forlorn  condition  103  &  123 
Olivet's  garden,  28 
our  degree  and  measure,  201 

*  our  short  warfare  here  212 

*  peace  will  I  lie  down  to  270 
peace  with  all  may  I  be  187 
pity  look  upon  my  need;  87 
search  of  empty  joys  below  85 
servant's  form,  lo !  he  17 
spirit  we  behold  him,  233 
suff'ring  be  thy  love  my  130 
temptation  may  we  firmly  257 
that  ever  lovely,  heart-  289 

*  that  important,  doleful  229 
that  most  dark  and  doleful  229 
that  most  precious  river  243 
the  dust  we  sink  before  223 
the  glorious  presence  289 
the  grave  for  me  he  lay;  50 
the  hope  of  all  this  joy,  285 
the  morn,  at  the  sixth  30 

*  th' name  of  Jesus  Christ  225 
the  Redeemer,  as  my  Head    93 

*  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  58 
thee  I  trust  by  faith,  123 

*  thee,  O  Christ,  is  all  my  89 
these  degen'rate  evil  days,  2 
these  our  days  exalt  thy  206 

*  thine  image,  Lord,  thou  6 
this  vain  and  wretched  260 

*  this  world,  so  full  of  snares  261 
thy  death  is  all  my  trust ;  44 
thy  family,  O  Jesus !  194 

h 


INDEX. 


In  thy  garden  here  below,  168 
thy  grace  my  children  keep  261 

*  thy  love  and  knowledge,  168 
thy  most  precious  blood,  104 
thy  righteousness  array'd,  20 
thy  wounds,  O  Jesus !  125 
want,  my  plentiful  supply,  113 
weakness,  pow'r  divine  he  166 
wisdom,  infinite  thou  art :      55 

Inclin'd  to  me  in  tenderness,       8 

*  Incline  thine  ear  in  favor  221 
Indeed,  had  Jesus  ne'er  been    172 

*  Infinite  Source,  whence  all  13 
Inspire  our  hearts  with  mutual  225 
Into  death's  jaws  thou  leaping  31 
Is  crucify'd  for  me  and  you,      41 

*  God  my  strong  salvation  ?   169 

*  that  my  dearest  Brother  ?  233 
there  a  tiling  beneath  the  106 
there  a  thing  that  moves  118 
there  a  thing  that  warms      197 

*  this  indeed  our  happy  lot,  206 
Israel's  seed — from  siav'ry  229 
It  also  shows  God's  boundless    1 

caus'd  thee  pain,  O  Son  of  104 
gathers  God's  elected  flock  2 
is  as  tho'  my  eyes  now  37 

makes  the  wounded  spirit  18 
ne'er  can  be  expressed  200 

plain  appear eth,  193 

Its  fresh  representation  31 


Jeers  and  stripes  and  mock'ries  24 

*  Jehovah!  holy  Lamb  144 

in  thy  person  show  101 

is  thy  name  70 

Jerusalem,  the  church  above  288 

*  Jesus,  accept  the  thanks  and  261 

all-creating  Word,  219 

all  our  souls  inspire  142 

*  ail  praise  is  due  to  thee  12 
and  didst  thou  bleed  for   40 

*  and  shall  it  ever  be  150 
as  water  well  apply'd  227 
at  my  dissolution  32 
at  thy  blest  appearing"  289 
be  endless  praise  to  thee  9 
blessed  Jesus!  19 

*.      by  thy  almighty  power     282 


Jesus,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  163 
Christ,  thou  Leading  148 
Christ,  who  bled  and  219 
cometh  to  fulfil  239 

cur'dmy  soul's  infection  105 
gives  us  life  and  peace  19 
God  of  our  salvation!  223 
grant  me  to  inherit  145 

great  High-Priest  of  our  224 
hath  procur'd  salvation  251 
hear  my  fervent  cry!  108 
hear  my  supplication  12 

hear  our  prayer  271 

hear  our  supplication  204 
how  great  was  thy  desire  230 
I  am  richly  blest  35 

I  humbly  thee  implore  165 
I  love  thee  fervently  141 

I  love  thy  charming  name  18 
I  never  can  forget  34 

is  my  joy  111 

is  my  light  most  fair  137 
is  our  highest  Good  19 

is  the  loveliest  name  15 

is  worthy  to  receive  183 

knit  all  our  hearts  to  221 
Lord  most  great  and  146 
Lord  of  the  creation,  234 
lo !  to  thee  we  bow  ;  182 
makes  my  heart  rejoice  239 
my  All  in  all  thou  art  113 
my  All,  my  highest  Good  170 
my  All,  my  soul's  best  173 
my  highest  Treasure!  136 
my  King!  thy  kind  and  115 
my  Lord,  my  God!  70 

my  only  God  and  Lord!  171 
my  Saviour,  full  of  grace  112 
my  Shepherd,  Saviour,  18 
O  may  we  thee  obey,  220 
our  glorious  Head  and  97 
our  Guardian,  Guide  and  175 
our  Helper  in  all  need,  262 
our  High-Priest  and  our  53 
Redeemer  of  mankind,  132 
seek  thy  wand'ring  sheep,  90 
slaughter'd  Prince  of  199 
Source  of  gladness,  170 

Source  of  my  salvation,  32 
th'  almighty  Son  of  God,  9 
the  children's  dearest       246 


INDEX. 


*  Jesus  the  church's  Lord  and  159 

the  hind'rance  show,  90 

*  the  Lord,  our  Shepherd  245 
the  name  that  charms  183 
the  Rock  on  which  I  18 
thee  alone  I  call  139 
thee  I  view  in  spirit,  32 
their  work  delighted  sees  205 
therefore,  let  us  own ;        20 

*  thou  art  my  heart's  109 
thou  art  my  King- ;  praises  73 
thou  art  my  King-;  to  me    69 

*  thou  art  my  salvation;     273 

*  thou  art  reveal'd  117 
thou  fain  wouldst  have  163 
thou  my  only  Rest,  137 

*  thou  Source  of  life!  239 
thy  dying"  love  123 

*  thy  light  again  I  view,       107 

*  thy  love  exceeds  by  far    132 

*  thyself  to  us  reveal;         163 

*  thy  word  is  my  delight;  3 
to  thee  I  bow,  126 

*  to  thee  our  souls  we         247 

*  we  look  up  to  thee :  143 

*  we  now  devote  to  thee  253 
when  in  majesty  15 
when  stern  justice  said,  19 
when  thy  blessings  152 
who  art  the  Tree  73 
who  came  to  save,             283 

*  who  dvM,  is  now  53 

*  who  dy'd,  the  world  to      49 

*  who  for  me  hast  dy'd :  168 
who  hast  once  been  dead   35 

*  who  is  always  near,  50 
who  pass'd  the  angels  by  276 

*  who  to  save  hast  pow'r,  241 

*  who  with  thee  can  71 

*  whosehands  once pierc'd  118 

*  will  I  never  leave ;  138 
wipes  away  their  tears,  118 
yieldeth  up  his  spirit:  289 
yields  me  delectation:     105 

Jesus'  body  once  interred  289 
bride,  his  congregation  234 
death  thy  strength  200 

*  life  of  grief  and  sorrows  289 

*  love  unbounded  152 

*  mercies  never  fail  272 

*  name,  source  of  life  and    19 


John's  portion  so  blest  111 

Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  274 
Join  earth  and  heaven  to  126 

his  church  in  this  200 

Joseph,  having  leave  obtain'd  30 
Joy  for  thy  torments  we  38 

*  Judge  me  now,  my  God  and  287 
Just  as  thou  art  to  Jesus  80 

ready  for  slaughter,  28 

Justice  and  truth  maintain        €9 

K. 

Keep  thou  me,  a  feeble  child  147 
Kindle  within  me  and  preserve  77 
Known  to  thee,  whose  eyes        91 


Lamb  of  God,  all  praise  to  123 
of  God  beloved!  125 

of  God!  display  the        153 

*  of  God !  I  look  to  thee !  244 
of  God,  most  holy !  51 

*  of  God,  my  Saviour!  O  21 
of  God,  my  Saviour!  thou  45 
of  God!  thoushalt  25 
of  God!  thus  dearest       43 

*  of  God! — thy  precious    126 

*  of  God !  who  thee  receive  94 
once  slain  for  sinners     290 

Lead  us  so,  that  we  may         163 

Leave  to  his  sov'reign  sway       61 

Let  all,  with  love  and  filial        67 

ev'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  tongue  71 

*  hearts  and  tongues  unite,  265 
human  arts  make  others  3 
me,  above  all  fulfil  244 
me  by  faith  behold  thy  face  138 

*  me  dwell  on  Golgotha,  41 
me  in  all  things  conqu'ror  162 
me  my  weary  mind  recline  171 
me  perceive  thy  friendly,  137 
mercy  pardon  all  our  crimes  67 
more  unto  thy  church  209 
my  life  and  conversation  267 
neither  honors,  pomp  nor  167 
no  false  comfort  lift  us  up  79 
not  conscience  make  you  83 
not  temptation  us  befal  67 
nothing  dwell  within  my     135 


INDEX. 


Let  nothing  in  our  souls  take  245 
our  beginnings  be  213 

our  children,  gracious         260 
the  false  raptures  of  the  2 

*  the  splendor  of  thy  word  4 
th e  s weet  work  of  p  ray 'r  250 
the  whole  earth  his  pow'r    183 

*  the  world  hear !  214 
thy  pow'r  divine,  we  pray,  241 
thy  Spirit,  which  is  Truth  216 
us  call  to  mind  with  joy  290 
us  for  each  other  care,  143 
us,  'fore  thee  abased,  202 
us  from  all  our  sins  be  236 
us  raise  our  minds  above  281 
us  then,  with  the  heav'nly  48 
us  things  excellent  discern,  247 
us  walk  the  narrow  way      287 

Life  deriving  from  thy  death,    95 
thou  dy'dst  for  me,  71 

*  Lift  up  thy  pierc'd  hands      202 

your  hearts  and  voices       15 

Like  her,  with  hopes  and  95 

the  king  of  Salem,  236 

*  Lo!  he  cometh!  countless     285 

he  in  the  manger  lieth ;       12 
methinks,  his  body,  45 

th' incarnate  God  ascended83 
148 
129 
186 
56 
90 


this  is  the  race 

we  fall  down  with  filial 


*  ere  the  lofty  skies  were 

*  I  strove  my  God  to  love 
my  imprison'd  spirit  lay  101 
this  was  from  my  sight    158 

Long-suff'ring,  merciful  and  110 

*  Look  on  ev'ry  married  pair,  260 

on  me!  154 

up,  and  see!  42 

Lord !  assist  us  in  the  needful  255 

at  my  dissolution  29 

*  at  thy  feet  asham'd  we     214 

*  bless  what  thou  provided  273 
by  the  power  of  thy  death  238 
by  thy  Spirit  us  prepare  206 

*  Christ!  1  give  thee  praises  242 
Christ!  I  thank  thee  for  229 

*  Christ!  reveal  thy  holy  216 
come,  dwell  within  us,  179 
conform  us  to  thy  death  20 
dp  not  in  displeasure         170 


Lord!  dost  thou  suffer  thus  23 
evermore  to  us  be  giv'n  273 
for  grace  we  thee  entreat  216 
for  the  sake  of  thy  dear  269 
from  such  teachers  us  3 

give  us  an  attentive  ear,  188 

*  God,  Abba,  Father !  63 
God  almighty!    ceaseless   56 

*  God,  our  Salvation !  215 

*  God!  thy  praise  we  sing  176 
grain  me  thy  protection  29 
grant  me  thy  salvation  26 
grant  thy  benediction       264 

*  grant  thy  servants  grace  210 

*  grant  to  me  a  simple  167 
grant  us  a  forgiving         142 

*  grant  us,  tho'  deeplv        212 

*  had  1  of  thy  love  '  134 
have  mercy  on  each  land  210 

*  how  divine  thy  comforts  236 
1  am  thine !  O  take  me     1 19 

*  I  am  vile,  conceiv'din  sin  8 
I  approach  thy  mercy-       87 

*  I  contemplate  with  delight  56 
I  despair  myself  to  heal,  156 
I'll  praise  thee  now  and  32 
1  look  back  to  see  102 
in  ev'ry  sore  oppression  33 
in  the  day  thou  art  about  59 

*  in  the  morning  when  I      268 

*  in  thy  name  we  go  our  273 
it  is  my  chief  complaint  141 
Jesus,  be  for  evermore     217 

*  Jesus,    be  near!  168 

*  Jesus  by  thy  death,  205 
Jesus  Christ !  afford  me  174 
Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  to  99 

*  Jesus  Christ!  if  thou  92 
Jesus  Christ!  in  thee  88 
Jesus  Christ,myLife  and  268 

*  Jesus  Christ !  my  sov'reign  87 
Jesus  Christ!  O  may  I      166 

*  Jesus  Christ,  thy  body's  188 
Jesus  Christ,  we  pray,  be  225 
Jesus  Christ!  who  is  like  268 

*  Jesus!  for  our  call  of      220 

*  Jesus,  Fountain  of  my     282 

*  Jesus!  from  thy  pierced  227 
Jesus !  in  that  very  night  144 

*  Jesus!  in  thy  presence  217 
Jesus!  let  us  be  thine       204 


INDEX. 


Lord  Jesus!  mayeachmarried258 

*  Jesus !  may  I  constantly,  268 
Jesus !  may  the  blood,     236 

*  Jesus !  may  thy  blood-      189 

*  Jesus !  'mongst  thy  flock  265 

*  Jesus!  my  most  faithful   157 

*  Jesus!  my  pray 'r  111 
Jesus !  receive  153 

sanctify  thou  me,  162 
thine  we  wish  to  64 
thou  my  Shepherd  109 
thro'  all  temp'ral  268 
thy  atonement  164 
'tis  with  us  thy  148 
to  our  hearts  223 
unto  me  impart  243 
we  bless  thee  that  248 


Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 
Jesus 


we  would  fain       265 
when  I  trace  18 

when  we  trace       203 
who  for  me  123 

who  hast  called  209 
who  is  like  to  thee  37 
with  thy  c  h  il  dr en  2 
with  thy  presence  191 
lead  us  in  thy  holy  ways  216 
let  thy  bitter  passion  33 
let  thy  blest  angelic  283 
let  thy  presence  with  us  274 
let  us  be  increasing"  71 

look  on  me,  'midst  all  my  243 
may  I  live  to  thee  by  279 
may  not  one  amongst  us  203 
m  ay  the  congregation,  202 
may  thy  love  with  256 

my  body,  soul  and  spirit  267 
my  times  are  in  thy  hand  279 
of  the  harvest!  lab'rers  213 
of  thy  wondrous  love,  235 
our  God !  may  thy  precious  1 
our  High-Priest  and  189 

our  matchless  Friend  and  63 
receive  our  thanks  and  218 
shouldst  thou  be  induced  159 
strengthen  thou  my  heart  88 
take  ray  heart,  just  as  it  107 
teach  me  how  to  prize  204 
the  gifts  thou  dost  272 

thou  hast  chosen  us,  that  168 
thou  mad'st  the  universe  108 
thy  bodv  ne'er  forsake     i97 
H 


Lord,  thy  body's  Saviour,  com.152 

*  thy  body's  Saviour,  Shep.  204 

*  thy  church's  Rock,  224 
thy  deep  humiliation  32 

*  to  thy  people  aid  dispense  215 
we  fain  would  trust  thee  27 
what  is  man  ?  a  clod  of    281 

*  when  before  the  Father's  220 

*  when  thou  saidst,  "  So  let  56 
while  my  faith  to  thee        96 

*  whither  can  I  sinner  flee  279 

*  who  ordain'dst  the  258 

*  with  ev'ry  needful  grace  191 
Love  and  grief  my  heart  127 

before  I  life  obtained,  6 

caus'd  thy  incarnation,      11 

*  God  with  all  thy  heart  164 
he  most  strongly  did  144 
is  his  nature  still;  151 
my  Life,  and  my  Salvation  6 
so  strikingly  displayed  34 
thou  me  wilt  raise  to  6 
thy  yoke  I  gladly  carry;  6 
who,  as  my  bleeding  34 
who  hast  for  me  endured  d.  34 
who  h  ast  for  m e endured ke.  6 
who  interced'st  in  heaven     6 

*  Lover  of  little  childr  en !  245 
Lovely  name  of  Jesus  19 
Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb !  244 
Low  at  thy  feet  O  may  I  bow  244 

M. 

Make  me  clean ;  my  whole     154 

*  my  calling  and  election  280 
my  heart  a  garden  fair,  168 
thou  us  monuments  of  240 
us  all  one  heart  and  mind  143 

*  Maker  of  all  things,  Lord       17 

*  Many  complaints  to  Christ  187 
May  all  our  pastors  who  189 

*  all  those  blessings  on  us  22 
all  thy  people,  far  and  189 
Christ  continue  still  to       287 

*  Christ  thee  sanctify  and  l.  27 
ev'ry  drop  of  blood  235 
he  give  us  his  unction,  189 
his  presence  constantly  188 
I  be  faithful  to  thy  call,  106 
I  be  serious,  childlike  too  187 

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INDEX. 


May  I,  of  thy  chosen  bride,  13? 
I  still  enjoy  this  feeling,  127 
I  to  thee,  in  all  my  wants  112 
in  my  heart's  recesses  278 
it  to  the  world  appeal',  142 
Jesus  Christ  the  spotless  22 
Jesus' grace  and  blessing1  267 
many  wild  uncultivated  215 
none  of  us,  while  we  abide  246 
our  mind  and  whole  164 

spirit,  soul  and  body  be  160 
that  refresh  us  while  we     270 

p     the  grace  of  Christ,  our       64 

*  the  stream  from  thee  the  239 
this  each  day  be  my  124 
this  ever-blessed  hope  292 
this  place  exist  no  217 
thy  blest  Spirit  to  my  112 
thy  ransom'd  people,  199 
thy  whole  flock,  by  thee  189 
to  Jesus,  while  we're  239 
we  a  grateful  sense  retain  38 
we  all  be  ever  so  disposed  162 
we  always  have  in  view  290 
we,  by  Jesus'  love  259 
we  enjoy  thy  saving  grace  272 
we  faithful  in  our  service  210 
we  fix  the  eye  of  faith  262 
we  show  forth  continually  201 
we  so  captivated  be  242 
we  this  testament  fulfil,  144 
we,  tho'  gifts  be  manifold  142 
we  thy  mind  still  better  246 
we  to  thee,  our  Shepherd,  224 

May'st  thou  live  to  know  and  271 
thou  with  us  thy  202 

Meanwhile,  God,  the  Holy  264 
his  promises  we  182 
I'll  love  and  thank  45 
that  we  might  bear  235 

Meekness  and  true  humility    254 

*  Meek,  patient  Lamb  of  God  167 

they  are  to  all  142 

Me,  heavy-laden  sinner,  hear!   87 

nor  the  saints  on  earth  can     89 

thy  all-seeing  eye  104 

with  thy  gladd'ning  oil        106 

Mention  to  him  ev'ry  want       174 

Mere  mercy 'tis  that  thou         106 

*  Met  around. the  sacred  tomb  43 
Mcthiuks,  1  hear  them  joyful  249 


*  Midst  all  trials  may  I  cleave  175 

danger's  blackest  180 

thetrials  we  experience  264 

Might  all  his  loving  heart  but    81 

ev'ry  one,  who  knows  us  202 

I  in  thy  sight  appear,  90 

.    we,  like  Anna  persevere,  262 

*  we  unto  our  Saviour  251 
Mighty  God !  we  humbly  pray  160 
Mine  is  an  unchanging  love,    141 

*  Mistaken  souls!  that  dream   96 

*  Monarch  of  all !  with  humble  56 

*  More  than  Shepherd's  240 
Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his       68 

*  Most  awful  sight !  mv  heart  23 

*  faithful  Lord!  thyself  210 
gracious  Comforter!   we    75 

*  gracious  God!  to  thee  we  4 
gracious  God  and  Lord  123 
gracious  Lord — Eternal  63 
gracious  Saviour!  to  254 
holy  and  almighty  Lord!     2 

*  holy,  blessed  Trinity !          62 

*  holy  Lord  and  God!  46 

*  holy  Lord,  mankind's  261 
holy  Lord!  thou know'st 232 
merciful  Saviour!  who  63 
who  enter  your  blest         194 

*  Mount  Zion,  where  the  288 
Mourn,  whene'er  thou  hast  174 
Mourning  souls  are  truly         256 

souls,  dry  up  your     86 
Much  of  my  dubious  life  is     264 

*  My  All  in  all,  my  faithful       120 

blessed  Saviour !  is  thy  love  132 

*  body's  weak,   my  heart        275 

*  case  to  thee  is  fully  known  158 
conscience  felt,  and  own'd  102 

*  dear  Redeemer,  God  and  21 
dearest  Lord!  shouldst  136 
debt  to  thee,  God,  who  art  38 
earnest  pray'r,  while  absent  140 

*  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  286 
faith  victorious  now  doth  288 
faith  would  lay  the  hand  102 
faithless  heart,  O  gracious  157 
fav'rite  theme  is  Jesus :  122 
flesh  meanwhile  doth  rest    281 

*  God  a  Man!  a  man  indeed!  20 
God!  andean  a needv  child 279 

*  God!  the  Spring  of  all  my  268 


INDEX. 


My  griefs  and  cares,  to  thee  66 ; 
guilt  is  cancell'd  quite,  I    140 

*  happy  lot  is  here,  280 
heart  in  thee  and  in  thy  151 
heart  no  condemnation  fears  8 
heart,  while  here  'tis  33 
heart  with  fervor  193 
heart  with  love  is  glowing,  25 
heart's  fix'd  on  Jesus,  whose  138 
Jesus  and  his  merit  169 
Jesus  is  always  desirous  to  138 
King  benign!  112 
King !  thy  noble  statutes     148 

*  life  I  now  to  God  resign       281 

*  life-supplying  element  37 
lips  shall  be  employ'd  to      247 

*  Lord  and  God!  291 

*  Lord !   how  great  the  favor  1 03 

*  lot  of  grace  will  be  always  293 
loving  friends,  farewell,  275 
mind  enlighten  with  thy  103 
only  j  oy  and  comfort  here  1 12 
Portion  is  the  Lord;  97 
pray'r  is :  Jesus !  let  me  157 
ransom  from  the  pow'r  of  sin  8 

*  Redeemer  knoweth  me,         174 

*  Redeemer,  overwhelm'd  24 
Salvation  welcome  be;  15 
Saviour,  by  his  saving  grace  288 
Saviour  learned  Joseph's        20 

*  Saviour  left  his  throne  and  119 

*  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive  81 

*  Saviour's  pierced  side  238 
Saviour  takes  notice  of         138 

*  Saviour!  that  I,  without      165 

*  Saviour  !  thou  thy  love  to  130 
Saviour  was  betrayed,  25 

*  Shepherd  is  the  Lamb,  240 
sin  I  feel,  my  guilt  I  know;  8 
sins,  as  num'rous  as  the  38 
song  in  thy  great  loveliness  34 

*  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  68 

*  soul,  awake!   and  render     266 

*  soul  before  thee  prostrate  151 
soul,  don't  delay;  148 
soul,  obey  the  gracious  call     7 

*  soul !  prepare  to  meet  234 
soul !  then  with  assurance  61 
soul,  tho'  deeply  bow'd  117 
soul !  tho'  here  by  various    176 

*  soul  waiteth  on  the  Lord,    218 


My  soul's  welfare  he  advances  57 
spirit  now,  with  solemn,  23 
table  he  doth  spread  240 

yoke,  saith  Christ,  upon  you  149 


X. 


Naked  I  came  into  this  world,  58 
Name  for  ever  sacred,  19 

Nature's  reluctance  over-rule  105 
Nay  more,  the  poor  returns  I  140 
Near  Jesus' cross  I  tarry,  122 
Nearer  and  nearer  draw  us       191 

*  Ne'er  dejected,— unaffected  187 
Never  may  1  depart  from  thee     6 

*  yet  hath  in  this  world,  143 
Next  take  to  heart  his  anguish  35 
Nigh  to  thee  draw  me !  71 
No  blessing  he  denieth,             272 

condemnation  now  I  dread  101 
drop  of  blood  thou  deem'dst  37 

*  farther  go  to  night,  but  270 
fearless  I'll,  in  deed  and  208 
flaming  sword  doth  guard  41 
holiness  availeth  159 
limits  thee  can  circumscribe  54 
longer  burns  our  love  78 
man  can  truly  say,  78 
man  of  greater  love  can        132 

*  more  with  trembling  heart  171 
mortal  doth  know  148 
my  soul  he  cannot  leave,  280 
sinful  man's  endeavor,  11 
spoil'd  creature  had  been    259 

.  wonder,  therefore,  that  we  93 

*  None  but  Christ,  my  Saviour  131 

can  be  so  o'erwhelm'd     171 

*  God  the  Father's  favor  165 
in  his  own  wisdom  trusts  142 
is  so  holy,  pure  and  just  100 

Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  294 
is  there  any  other  way  100 
joy  nor  grief,  nor  time  nor  274 

*  Not  all  the  angels  of  the  sky  184 

*  all  the  blood  of  beasts    102 

*  one  of  Adam's  race,  8 

*  Nothing  but  thy  blood,  O       92 

else  can  ease  our  burden  92 

you  in  exchange  need     84 

Nought  but  blessings  he  for    253 

but  Jesus' grace,  his    200 


INDEX. 


Kought  can  disturb  this  heir  284 
in  this  world  affords  112 
on  earth  can  satisfy      138 

Now  a  new  scene  of  time  264 
all  tears  are  wip'd  away    285 

*  begin  the  heav'nly  theme  86 
behold  him  weeping-,  24 
bless  and  praise  the  233 
dear  Brethren!  know  ye  217 
dearest  Lord!  we  inly  99 
doth  our  Lord,  the  Son  of  65 

*  haste,  my  soul,  with  awe    44 

*  I  have  found  the  ground  92 
I'll  lie  down  and  safely  268 
is  come  our  time  sabbatic  234 
is  his  sympathizing  heart  81 
let  all  say,  Amen !  290 

*  let  us  join  with  hearts        276 

*  let  us  praise  the  Lord         180 

*  Lord,  who  in  this  vale  of  294 
ready  stand,  287 

*  rest  in  peace!  284 

*  sing,  thou  happy  church  65 
the  conflict  is  decided,  257 
the  song  of  all  the  saved  285 
then,  before  his  face  177 
then,  my  Way,  my  Truth  171 
then  the  sequel  is  well  171 
thro'  another  year  266 
thro'  thy  wounds  my  soul  105 
to  the  earth  let  these          284 

*  unite  to  render  praises  178 
what  thou  art  doing  152 

*  while  I,  like  Mary,  45 

*  with  joyful  songs  appear  185 
with  tears  of  love  and  joy    44 

O. 

O  all  ye  just,  ye  rich,  ye  wise  171 

*  at  last  I've  found  my  105 
baptize  me  with  thy  fire  and  152 

*  beholdyour  Saviour  wounded36 

*  be  mindful  of  us,  gracious    255 

*  blessed  truth,  which  with      70 

*  blest  condition,  happy  167 

*  blest  Redeemer!  in  thy  228 
boundless  love  and  grace!  145 
boundless  love  !  O  love  29 

*  can  it  be,  that  I  should  101 
change  my  poor  and  244 


O  Christ,  my  only  Life  and  135 
church  of  God!  lift  up  thy  238 
church  of  Jesus !  now  draw  237 
church!  rejoice,  tho'  238 

come  and  view  the  greatest  13 
come  then,  Father,  Son       226 

!  Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost  77 
Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost  62 
comfort,  words  can  ne'er  52 
could  we  but  love  that  140 
days  of  solid  happiness!  116 
Day-spring  from  on  high!  73 
dear  bleeding  Saviour !  28 

dearest  Lord,  take  thou  my  113 
death !  where  is  thy  sting  283 
deepest  grief! — which  the  45 
delightful  theme,  past  all  25 
exalt  and  praise  the  Lord,  290 
Father,  hear  our  humble  63 
Father,  me  with  pleasure  187 
Father  of  mere v!  be  ever  63 
Father,  Son  and  Holy  226 

for  a  thousand  tongues,  to  183 
for  grace  our  hearts  to  132 
for  thy  name's  sake,  let  me  87 
form  us  all  while  we  remain  294 
give  me  heav'nly  wisdom's  60 
give  me  Jesus !  give  me  still  165 
give  us  that  good  part,  198 
glorify'd  Head!  231 

glorious  hour!  it  comes  276 
glorious  Master  of  thy  208 
God!  create  my  heart  anew  8 
God!  how  dreadful  was  thy  65 
God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  2 
God!  my  gracious  God,  to  267 
God  of  mercy,  grace  and  104 
God  of  our  salvation!  264 

God,  thou  bottomless  abyss  54 
God!  whose  love  (immense  106 
gracious  God!  bestow  181 
gracious  Lord!  thy  name  265 
grant  me  thro'  thy  precious  163 
grant  that  we  may  thine  191 
grant  us  thy  divine,  thy  74 
greatest  King,  whose  power  29 
ground  us  deeper  still  in  130 
had  not  Jesus'  blood  been  124 
happy  hour !  bv  faith  1  see  125 
happy  lot  292 

Head  so  full  of  bruises !  28 


INDEX. 


*  O  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God     79 

Holy  Ghost,  kind  Comforter  74 
Holy  Ghost !  to  thee  we  raise  62 

*  Holy  Ghost!  within  my  soul  77 
Holy  Ghost !  with  pow'r  227 
how  basely  wast  thou  used  32 
how  beyond  expression  65 
how  blessed  are  the  187 
how  crave  1  the  fruition       234 

*  how  enraptur'd  is  my  heart  120 

*  how  excellent  and  fair  292 
how  great  are  the  blessings  120 

*  how  great,  how  rich,  how      91 

*  how  1  long  to  go  and  see     275 

*  how  Hove  thy  holy  word,  3 
how  shall  I  the  goodness  86 
how  shall  words  with  equal  58 

*  if  the  Lamb  had  not  been  119 
if  this  night  should  prove  289 
if  your  hearts  but  upright  251 
I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder  105 

*  in  love  what  stores  of  grace  145 
Jesus  blest,  my  heart's  true  45 

*  Jesus  Christ,  most  holy  204 
Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  103 
Jesus  Christ,  thou  only  holy  13 

*  Jesus  Christ!  thou  Son  62 

*  Jesus !  could  I  always  keep  156 

*  Jesus,  everlasting  God  100 

*  Jesus !  'fore  whose  radiation  95 

*  Jesus  J  for  thy  matchless  121 
Jesus,  God  of  my  salvation  167 

I  Jesus,  Jesus,  my  good  Lord  154 

*  Jesus!  may  our  whole  268 
Jesus !  shorten  the  delay  285 
Jesus!   show  thy  great  95 

.    Jesus,  Source  of  grace  88 

*  Jesus!  were  we  thro' thy  164 
Jesus !  wipe  away  my  tears  155 

*  joy,  all  joys  exceeding  137 
keep  me  contrite,  low  and  165 
keep  our  souls  and  senses  264 
King  of  glory!  Christ  the      99 

*  King  of  peace,  our  Sovereign  221 
Lamb,  for  sinners  slain         199 

*  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  159 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  62 
Lamb  of  God!  the  book  3 

*  Lamb  of  God  unspotted    i.   25 
=*  Lamb  of  God!  who  wast     154 

*  Lamb  once  slain,  my  Lord  124 


O  let  each  member  of  thy  fold  220 
let  me,  by  the  Spirit's  light  7 
let  me  thee  behold  in  faith  124 
let  my  house  a  temple  be  59 
let  my  soul  with  thee  113 

let  that  faith  which  thou        94 
let  thy  congregation  feel      190 

*  let  thy  countenance  most     112 

*  let  thy  love  our  hearts  142 
let  thy  love  our  hearts  •  220 
let  thy  pity  thee  constrain  133 
let  thy  Spirit  stay  with  me  157 
let  thy  Spirit  still  attend  96 
let  thy  strength  and  might  213 
let  us  all  press  from  this  252 
let  us  always  think  thee  163 
let  us  then  repeat  the  theme  66 
lift  on  us  thy  gracious  192 
lift  up  thy  countenance  199 
living  Fountain !  he  who        73 

*  Lord,  accept  my  worthless  134 

*  Lord,  afford  me  light  88 

*  Lord,  asham'dandblushingl92 
Lord,  before  us  g-o  213 
Lord,  be  thou  my  Shield      107 

*  Lord,  command  us  what  we 215 

*  Lord,  forgive  a  sinful  child -244 

*  Lord  God  Holy  Ghost!  .163 
Lord,  grant  my  request  291 
Lord,  how  very  short  I  fall  109 

*  Lord,  how  vile  am  I !  91 
Lord,  I'll  treasure  in  my      132 

*  Lord,  in  me  fulfil  108 

*  Lord,  let  thy  countenance    204 

*  Lord,  lift  up  thy  202 

*  Lord  of  glory !  grant,  we  288 
Lord,  preserve  me  sound  in  171 

*  Lord,  the  contrite  sinner's  165 

*  Lord,  the  widow's  Friend  263 
Lord,  thou  great  High-        188 

*  Lord,  thy  church,  which  198 
Lord,  thy  everlasting  grace  92 
Lord,  thy  grace  impart         151 

*  Lord,  we  highly  magnify  212 
Lord,  we'll  bless  thee  all  275 
Lord,  what  thee  tormented  28 

*  Lord,  when  condemnation  33 
Lord,  who  dost  thyself        232 

*  Lord,  who  number'st  all  260 
Love  divine,,  how  strong,    230 

*  Love  divine,  what  hast  thoa  41 


INDEX. 


ij  Love,  no  human  tongue  65 
Love,  thou  bottomless  92 

Love  unbounded!  Refuge  170 
lovely  Infant!  thou  art  full  14 
majestic  Being!  179 

make  us  quite  conform'd  to  142 

*  Maker  of  my  soul !  224 
may  he  so  sensibly  188 
may  his  love  our  hearts  114 
may  I  humbly  onward  move  128 
may  I  in  his  love  be  blest  139 
may  I  look  to  Christ  115 
may  I  never  from  thee  107 
may  I  never  speak  a  word  244 
may  I  then  of  Christ  this  269 
may  1  with  submissiveness  165 
may  my  life  and  labor  34 
may  my  soul  on  thee  repose  269 
may  our  lives  thy  pow'r  206 
may  our  Lord,  the  God  of  225 

*  may  our  married  state  259 
•may  the  children  true  190 

?  may  the  God  of  mercies  188 
may  the  single  men  be  fill'd  190 
may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  121 

*  may  the  Witness-spirit  rest  212 
may  thy  church  before  thee  188 
may  thy  flock  still  more  142 
may  thy  name  still  cheer  19 
may  thy  ransom'd  people  209 
may  thy  word  in  191 
may  we  ever  feel  thee  near  246 
may  we  ever  walk  with  274 
may  we  feel  thy  healing  258 
may  we,  in  all  we  do  260 
merciful  Saviour,  so  grant  249 
might  all  my  wishes  tend  50 
might  I  but  resemble  thee  244 
might  I  live  in  the  37 
might  it  be  our  heart's  250 
might  our  souls  and  bodies  238 
might  this  church  of  199 
might  thy  dying  love  divine  37 

*  might  we  all  Christ's  name  251 

*  might  we  all,  Lord  God  109 
might  we  clearly  trace  214 

*  my  dear  Saviour !  when  thy   21 

*  my  God !  1  come  oppress'd  152 
my  Immanuel!  151 
myst'ry  of  godliness !  248 
do!   in  all  things  I  shall      170 


O  Prince  of  peace!  thou  45 

*  rejoice,  Christ's  happy         120 

*  sanctify  us  by  thy  truth,  we  67 
Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  260 
sing  again  42 

*  sing  all  ye  redeem'd  from       18 

*  Son  of  God  and  man !  receive  22 

*  Son  of  God,  High-Priest  190 
Spirit  in  the  Godhead's        223 

*  Spirit  of  grace!  76 
Spirit  of  wisdom,  of  love  63 
sustain  us  on  the  road          231 

*  take  my  heart,  and  107 
take  us  up  into  thy  arms  245 
teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will  210 

*  tell  me  no  more,  148 
tell  me  often  of  each  wound  141 
that  I  like  a  little  child  130 
that  I  may  so  favor'd  be  249 
that  I  might  still  more  162 
that  I  never  might  forget  156 
that  I  thus  could  always  39 
thatl  were  still  more  possestl35 
that  I  with  a  babe's  desire  136 

*  that  in  Jesus'  church,  his  237 
that  my  heart  which  open  130 
that  my  heart  with  136 

*  that  the  Comforter  would  79 
that  the  Lord  would  quite  144 
that  the  world  might  know   78 

*  that  we  could  for  ever  sit  113 
that  we,  his  steps  to  follow  144 

*  that  we,  with  gladness  of  185 
th'  amazing  demonstration  12 
the  delights,  theheav'nly  69 
the  happy  hours  I  spend       138 

*  the  love  wherewith  I'm  34 
the  rich  depths  of  love  133 
then  turn  to  him,  and  live  85 
therefore  impart  77 
this  makes  me  think  with      36 

*  thou,  before  whose  Father's  247 
thou  Day-spring  from  on  17 
thou  life-giving  Stream !  the  75 
thou  matchless  source  of  50 
thou,  our  first-born  Brother  221 
thou,  our  highest  comfort  74 
thou,  the  church's  Head  223 
thou,  the  sole  Defence  and  209 
thou  Well-spring  of  146 
thou,  who  always  dost        223 


INDEX. 


*  O  thou,  who  in  the  sanctuary  188 

*  thou,  who  out  of  sin's  dark  200 

*  thou,  who  pardon  canst       102 

*  thou,  who,  to  redeem  my     122 

*  thou  whose  goodness  words  201 

*  thou,  whose  human  life  for  164 
thou,  whose  love  extends     218 

*  thou,  whose  mercies  far  204 
'tis  the  greatest  happiness  21 
Well  of  life!  we  pant  for  202 
were  my  whole  mind  111 
were  we  free  from  strange  238 
what  a  consolation !  29 

*  what  a  depth  of  love  and  99 
what  a  privilege  is  this  !       161 

*  what  a  wretched  heart  have  243 

*  what  happiness  divine !         239 

*  what  is  Christ  to  me !  114 

*  what  joy!  293 

*  what  peace  divinely  sweet  4 
what  songs  of  praises  290 

*  what  would  be  my  condition  153 
when  will  the  time  draw        51 

*  whither  shall  I  fly?  88 
wonder,   far  exceeding           33 

*  world,  see  thy  Creator  31 
yes,  above  all  else  I'll  love  96 
yes,  I  feel  I  am  forgiv'n  106 
yes,  nor  would  I  change  196 
yes,  our  grace-election         200 

Object  not,  I'm  a  wretch  too     82 

Observe  the  sympathy  and         35 

O'erwhelm'd  with  grief,  and     26 

Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah         68 

all  the  feeble  he  the  72 

all  thou  the  beginning  art,    56 

Christ  we'll  gladly  testify     76 

his  complete  salvation  159 

life  the  Fountain  thou !  73 

nothing  we  have  ever  done  100 

thee  both  far  and  near  198 

this  great  truth  we  boldly     70 

this  I  am  persuaded,  169 

Oft  as  in  spirit  Christ  he  161 

*  as  the  church  the  blessings  192 
he  was  hungry,  spent  and     20 

*  Often  I  call  to  mind  the  place  23 

oppress'd  with  human  20 
Oftentimes  for  thee  I  sigh,  139 
Once  all  the  chosen  race  184 

One  dav  is  better  194 


One  of  those  sheep  in  deserts  6 
suit  in  mercy  to  us  grant    219 

*  there  is  above  all  others  132 
thing  I'll  gladly  do  to         30 

*  view,  Lord  Jesus!  of  thy  37 
with  Christ,  their  Head,     118 

On  fallen  men  he  cast  his  eye  183 
him  we'll  venture  all  we  208 
his  precious  death  and  289 

me,  my  King,  exert  thy  154 
me,  thy  helpless  worm,  O  90 
my  heart,  thy  wounds  for      32 

*  our  God  we  will  rely ;  262 
that  day  of  consummation  257 
the  cross,  thy  body  broken  27 
thee,  almighty  Lord  of  178 
thee  alone  my  hope  relies ;     133 

*  this  glad  day  a  brighter  49 
those  who  faithful  prove  to  149 
us  he  spent  his  life  and  89 
us,  their  parents,  grace  261 
what  joys  celestial  290 
wither'd  grass  reclines  thy    15 

Or  art  thou  at  a  loss,  40 

he  that  consolation  219 

Others  may  seek  satisfaction   105 

Our  All  in  all,  sole  Source  of    73 

*  baptism  first  declares         227 

*  children,  gracious  Lord  261 
comfort  is,  he  knows  and  262 

*  conversation  is  in  heav'n  280 
elders  and  all  other  209 
enraptur'd  hearts  shall  24 
eternal,  kind  Creator  12 
faith  is  feeble  we  confess     95 

*  Father,  who  in  heaven  art  67 
God  defends  us  day  by  275 
God  is  fully  reconcil'd,        39 

*  gracious  God  be  prais'd  70 
gracious  Saviour,  Head  48 
hands  for  blessing  188 
hearts  thou  didst  cheer,  76 
heav'nly  Father !  hear  our  223 

*  heav'nly  Father  is  not  65 

*  heav'nly  Father,  Source  64 
lips  would  gladly  mention  219 

*  Lord  and  Saviour  doth  253 
Lord  contradiction  of  149 
Lord  now  calleth  constantly  5 
lot  in  future  years  266 
meek,  suff'ring  Saviour        27 


INDEX. 


Our  only  Master,  who  instructs  72 
only  stay  is  Jesus'  grace,  195 
pleasure  and  our  duty,  161 
Redeemer  rose  victorious  289 
Saviour  was  a  lovely  child  243 
souls  and  bodies  feed,  we  67 
souls  and  bodies,  Lord,     130 

*  souls  with  inmost  shame,  220 
thankful  tears  then  testify  21 
theme  within  the  church  93 
thirsting  can  never,  O  7 
weak  endeavors  bless,         213 

*  whole  salvation  doth  5 
works  and  merits  we  207 
youth  decay'd  his  pow'r    183 

Ourselves,  deal-  Lord,  we  now  219 
Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I  call  86 

*  Out  of  love  and  boundless     245 

of  mere  grace  unmerited    10 

*  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee   87 
Own  me,  Lord,  my  Preserver     28 

*  me,  Lord,  my  Salvation   237 

*  thy  congregation,  216 


P. 


Pardon  all  our  sins,  O  Lord  231 
Jesus !  each  270 

*  Parents  !   weigh  before  the     260 
Peace  and  good-will  are  now     65 

*  be  to  this  habitation  220 
on  earth;  good-will  to     15 

Perhaps,  with  the  aim  148 

Permit  me,  therefore,  thee  to  7 
Pervade,  thou  precious  flood  235 
Pleasure  in  things  producing  256 
Poor  sinners,  sing  the  Lamb  53 
tho'  I  am,  despis'd,  175 
Poverty,  and  ev'ry  want  160 

*  Praise  be  giv'nto  Christ, our  242 

*  be  to  God,  the  Holy        206 

*  God  for  ever!  193 
God,  from  whom  all  266 
on  ear  ih  to  thee  be  giv'n  95 
our  God!  it  is  but  just  272 
the  Lord,  for  on  us  16 
the  Lord,  God  our  16 
the  Lord,  whose  saving     16 

*  to  Christ,  the'  Son  of  160 
to  the  Father  and  the  l.  22 
t^o  the  slaughter^  Lamb  1 85 


Praise  ye  the  Lord!  186 

*  Praises,  thanks  and  185 
Precious  name  of  Jesus!  19 

*  Prepare  a  thankful  song         70 

*  your  lamps,  stand  288 
Presence  of  mind  on  me  187 
Present  alike  in  ev'ry  place       55 

*  Present  your  bodies  to  the  109 
Preserve  by  thy  most  gracious  192 

in  constant  love  and  191 
I  pray,  my  heart  secure  244 
O  Lord !  our  garments  160 

*  this  ship  and  company  274 
thy  church,  Lord  J  esus  203 

Preserves  believers  in  the  faith  2 
Prevent  me,  lest  I  harbor  267 
Princes  to  his  imperial  name  69 
Prophet,  to  me  reveal  73 

Prostrate  before  thy  mercy-  240 
Pursue,  my  soul,  the  sacred    22 


Q. 


Quickly,  O  Lord,  thy  angels  275 
*  Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  61 
f  Quite  alone,  and  yet  not        187 


R. 


Raise  thy  down-cast  eyes,  and  83 

*  your  devotion,  mortal  52 
Peach  out  thy  sceptre,  King  129 
Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait   84 

our  Saviour  is  indeed,         94 

the  Father  is  to  own,         84 

the  Spirit  to  impart  84 

Reality  and  solid  ground,         158 

Reason  gives  no  saving  light        2 

Receive  him,  O  Christ,  as  a     227 

our  cordial  thanks,  O       2 

*  Redeemed  congregation,       121 

*  souls,'  adore  and      196 

*  Redeemer  of  mankind,  God  209 

of  ill)  sold!  104 

Reflecting  how  our  Lord  and  165 

*  Refresh  me,  Lord,  with         270 

*  Rejoice,  my  soul,  God  cares   66 

my  soul,  thou  soon,       291 

*  O  church,  the  Saviour's  48 
O  heav'ns  and  earth  9 

*  the  Lord  in  triumph       49 


INDEX. 


*  Rejoice,  thou  happy  little      287 

ye  contrite  hearts !         228 
your  conquering  Saviour  48 
Rely  on  God,  thy  Saviour,         60 
Remain  our  Lord,  our  189 

Remember  him,  who  once  95 

Remind  thy  little  flock,  too  144 
Renew'd  in  heart,  we're  then  160 
Resolve,  my  stubborn  breast    88 

*  Resting1  in  the  silent  grave,  46 
Revive  our  drooping-  faith,  77 
Rise!   and  your  pilgrim-path  241 

brethren !  we  to  all  the    124 

*  exalt  our  Head  and  King  197 
go  forth  to  meet  the         287 

*  my  soul!  shake  off  all  12 
Round  each  habitation  192 

his  pierced  feet  I'll         137 
Ruler  of  the  congregations      223 


S. 


19 


*  Sacred  name  of  Jesus! 
Saints  and  angels  join'd  in         83 
Salvation  he  brought  unto       182 

thus  did  he  obtain :         40 
Sanctify  us  for  thyself,  199 

Save  me  from  liking  what  is     243 
Saving  name  of  Jesus !  19 

Saviour !  if  of  Zion's  city         193 

*  of  thy  chosen  race!       90 

*  thro' grace  divine,       133 
to  my  heart  be  near :     91 

Say,  ye  blest  seraphic  legions    16 

Screen  me  in  each  unguarded  167 

Search  me,  O  God!  and  know  157 

out,  discover,  and        156 

*  Searcher  of  hearts !  thou       108 
See  him  bear  his  cross,  in  deep  24 

him  set  before  your  eyes,        84 
how  the  victors  go,  291 

*  Jesus,  seated  'midst  his        228 

*  my  soul!  God  ever  blest  20 
redemption,  long  expected,  286 
the  dear  sheep,  by  Jesus  171 
the  joyful  shepherds  round  271 
the  streams  of  living  waters  192 
this  transient  mortal  life,  285 
where  the  servants  of  their  205 

*  world!  upon  the  shameful  38 
your  Saviour  in  a  manger,     12 


Ii 


Self-will,  that  cruel  enemy,  244 
Send  down  thy  likeness  from  107 
Servant  of  all !  to  toil  for  man  22 
Set  on  our  breasts  thy  Spirit's  245 

*  Shall  I,  thro'  fear  of  feeble    208 

I,  to  soothe  th'  unholy     20S 

She  Christ,  her  faithful  198 

too,  who  touch'd  thee  in      95 

*  Shelter  our  souls  most  204 
Should  any  one  of  serious  94 

any  think  he's  so  94 

any  virtuous  seem  to  be  97 

earth  lose  its  foundation  169 

I  in  earth's  pleasures     139 

my  bosom  with  lewd        33 

not  I  for  gladness  leap,  239 

self-complacency  take      98 

they  be  early  hence         249 

Shouldst  thou  desire  her         231 

Show'rs  of  blessings  from  the  210 

Show  us  our  poverty;  relieve    78 

Sick  outwardly,  or  in  distress  172 

Sigh  after  sigh  to  thee  I  send,     3 

Since  God  bestow'd  his  only        4 

he  became  my  Sacrifice,       8 

»       he  did  from  the  dead       282 

he  o'er  heav'n  bears  52 

*  Jesus'  body  I  have  eat,     242 

*  Jesus  dy'd,  my  guilty  241 
nor  end,  nor  bounds,  nor  58 

*  our  Saviour  call'd  us  to  211 
thou  hast  deiiver'd  us  199 
thou  our  wretched  lost    160 

*  we  can't  doubt  God's  173 
we  likewise  may  attain     290 

*  Sing  Hallelujah  !  Christ  doth  47 

*  Hallelujah!  honor, praise  128 

*  Hallelujah!  praise  the  294 
of  Ins  dying  love,  184 
praises  to  our  risen  Lord  48 

*  praises  unto  God  on  high  182 

*  with  awe,  in  strains  36 

*  with  humble  hearts,  your  121 
ye  ransom'd!  to  his  praise  86 

*  Sinner !  hear  thy  Saviour's  83 
Sinners !  attend  to  Jesus'  voice  5 

*  come,  the  Saviour  see,  82 
i*         hear  the  joyful  news,        85 

in  ourselves  unworthy    153 

*  obey  the  gospel  word;     84 
Redeemer,  gracious         211 


INDEX. 


Sinners,  rejoice!   he  dy'd  for    52 
who  in  thee  believe,  95 

*  with  adoration  14 

*  would  ye  be  healed  ?         85 

*  your  Maker  is  your  86 
Sin-sick  souls !  repair  for  200 
Sin's  pardon'd!  I'm  secure     283 

rankling-  sores  my  soul     275 

Sit  thou  at  my  right  hand,        51 

*Slaughter'dLamb,  Immanuel216 

Lamb,  my  45 

Sleep,  my  babe,  thy  food  and  271 

now,  dear  child!  and       272 

*  well,  dear  child  !  sleep  271 
So  closely  in  mind  143 

long-  I'll  pray  below  to  live  247 

lov'd  me  the  eternal  God       23 

may  I,  each  day  139 

shall  my  ev'ry  pow'r  to  thee  56 

shelters  Christ  our  Saviour  264 

sore  was  he  smitten,  28 

Soft  and  easy  is  thy  cradle,     271 

Sometimes  it  seems,  thou  art    59 

Soon  as  the  Spirit  shows,  70 

as  we  draw  our  infant  8 

in  this  world  will  finish'd272 

make  us  to  be  168 

shall  we  hear  him  say,     184 

will  he  wipe  off  ev'ry       274 

Sorrow  and  pain,  and  ev'ry     293 

*  Soul !  at  this  most  awful       234 

*  body,  spirit,  Lord,  are  l.  26 
from  toil  reposing*  43 

Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my        156 
O  Lord,  thy  servant         3 

*  Spirit  of  truth,  come  down     78 

*  of  truth,  essential  2 
Spread  thy  blessing  here  and  203 
Stand  still,  and  see  what  God  14 
Still,  as  we  grow  in  years,  in  245 

be  thy  wounds  to  me  morel28 

*  may  we  keep  the  aim  in      247 
will  I  wait,  O  Lord,  on       151 

*  Storms  of  trouble  may  174 
Straight  to  Jesus'  wounds  153 
Strong  let  us  in  thy  grace  245 
Such  grace  on  me  is  spent,     235 

unexampled,  boundless    129 
was  thy  truth,  and  such    21 

*  Suff'ring  Saviour,  Lamb  of  231 
.Sure  as  thou  art  the  church's  225 


Sure  as  thou  liv'st,  181 

*  God  is  present  here!  272 
never,  till  my  latest  102 

*  Surely  God  is  present  here!  50 
Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  55 

majesty  and  awful  love  69 

*  the  moments  rich  in  127 
Sweetly  may  we  all  agree,  143 


Take  full  possession  of  my      151 

*  Lord,  all  self  from  me,        106 

*  me  into  thy  hands  anew      211 
our  poor  hearts,   and  let    105 

*  Teach  me,  my  God  and         267 

me  to  live,  that  I  may    269 
me  to  show  forth  thy     244 

*  me  yet  more  of  thy  141 
us,  Lord,  to  follow  thee  219 

*  us,  O  Lord,  the  cross's  80 
us  to  number  so  our  281 
us  to  pray  for  all  the      190 

Tender  compassion  may  we  142 
pity,  love  sincere  142 

*  Ten  thousand  talents  once     140 

thousand  thousand  58 

*  Thank  God!  towards  277 

*  Thanks  and  praise,  Jesus !     120 

and  praise,  Lord  our        1 
be  to  thee,  my  gracious  282 

*  be  to  thee,  thou  128 
dearest  Jesus !  for  thy  268 

*  for  ever  be,  175 
for  revealing  to  us  the  76 
for  thy  last  heart-  121 
for  thy  sufF'rings,  tears  121 
for  thy  thirst,  O  Prince  121 
Jesus!  for  thy  sacred  206 
that  he  by  his  death  and  7 

*  to  our  Lord  for  all  the  277 
to  thee  for  all  the  care  245 
to  the  Father  now  be     16 

*  to  the  Man  of  sorrows  123 
wisdom,  majesty,  145 

*  Thanksgiving,  honor,  180 
That  blood,  which  thou  hast     91 

cause  shall  never  suffer      195 
dear  blood,  for  sinners        41 

*  doleful  night  before  his      230 

*  favor  grant  to  us,  O  Lord  267 


INDEX. 


That  graceuponus  all  bestow 246 
he  all,  who  in  him  believe,  66 
he,  as  man,  might  17 

he,  who  ascended  51 

his  incarnation,  2B9 

*  I  am  thine,  my  Lord  and  171 
love  of  thine,  thou  sinner's  140 
mighty  pow'r  thou  then  224 
mystery,  from  ages  seal'd  214 

*  our  Lord's  views  with  us      64 

*  peace,  which  God  alone        64 

*  sacred  blood,  from  Jesus  239 
soul  an-d  body  on  thy  merit  112 
spark,  enkindled  in  my  157 
the\%  who  weep  because  of  257 
thou  for  us  didst  live  and  3 
thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  stand  286 
*ve  never  should  forget,  232 
were  a  grief  I  could  not  175 
which  is  by  the  world.  167 
which  the  law  could  have  115 

Th'  almighty  Former  of  the  133 
almighty  Judge  condemned  9 
assembly,  which,  with  thee  52 
enjoyment  of  Christ's  flesh  144 
enjoyment  of  the  flesh  an-d  237 
eternal  and  almighty  God  12 
impression  of  what  Christ,  128 
unworthiest  of  his  friends      53 

The  angels  at  his  birth  rejoice  16 
angels,  whom  his  breath  275 
answer  humble  thanks  doth  129 

*  blessed  names  of  Jesus  72 
blood  of  Christ  alone  can  76 
bleod-s  weat,trickling  down  162 
blood,  which  thou  hast  136 
body  is  dead,  250 
bread  of  life  we  eat  in  faith    47 

*  breath,  which  can  the  dead  238 
Bridegroom  now  appears  291 
cause  and  glory,  Lord,  are  3 
Cause  of  this,  I  know  it  well  13 

*  child  sweetly  rests,  250 
church  above  no  other  293 
church  of  Christ  who  views  198 
church  on  earth,  in  humble  69 
church's  Head  we  thee  173 
church  submits  to  Christ  258 
church,  thro' all  her  bounds  180 

*  congregation,  while  below  235 

*  cross,  the  cross !  oh,  that's  40 


The  curses,  which  the  law  of  9 
daily  favors  of  my  God  59 

doctrine  of  Christ's  blood      97 

*  doctrine  of  our  dying  Lord  207 
dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see  42 
elders'  holy  choir  145 
Father  from  eternity  110 
Father  in  heav'n  us  as  249 
Father  lov'd  us  as  his  own  11 
Father  sent  his  Son  to  die  79 
Father's  Equal,  God  the  68 
Father's  garden  here  below  196 
Father's  kind  inspection,  200 
feeble  he  makes  strong,  263 
feeble  souls  thou  dost  77 
fire  of  love  that  burns  139 
fondest  mother  cannot  have  81 
genuine  mind  of  Christ,  163 
gifts  of  Christ  are  so  115 
God  of  mercies  let  us  praise  47 
God  of  peace  to  guilty  man  47 
God  of  peace  you  sanctify  225 
gospel,  as  a  polish'd  glass,  3 
gospel,  in  these  blessed        214 

*  grace,  enjoy'd  by  faith,  278 
grace  is  great,  unspeakable  US 

*  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  65 
ground  of  my  profession     169 

*  happy  church  of  Christ  203 
hearing  of  thy  precious  265 
heav'nly  hosts  rejoice  with  227 
heav'nly  hosts  with  awe  177" 
high  and  mighty  ones  the  165 
highest  obligations  31 

*  holy  angels,  276 

*  holy  bread,  which  we  now  232 

*  holy  child  Jesus,  248 
Holy  Ghost  had  long  11 
Holy  Ghost  he  sends,  70 
Holy  One,  made  sin  for  us  9 
holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God  98 

*  hour  of  sleep  is  now  at  hand  269 

*  hours'  decline  and  setting  269 
humble  sinner's  shame  we  98 
husbands  sanctify  andbless258 
joyful  sound  is  news  of  93 

*  just  made  perfect,  who  in  294 
Lamb  of  God  shed  all  his       45 

*  Lamb  of  God,  who  saves  us  159 
Lamb  was  slain!  both  day  181 

*  Lamb  was  slain!  let  us        181 


INDEX. 


The  Lamb,  who  by  blood  our  185 
Lamb,  yonder  nailed,  28 

language  of  true  faith  89 

last,  attention  due  demands  36 
law  cry'd,  Justice  must  be  5 
law  reveal'd  sin's  sinfulness  5 
load  which  caus'd  us  172 

*  Lord  ascended  up  on  high,    51 

*  Lord  be  with  me  ev'ry  273 

*  Lord  bless  and  keep  thee  in    64 

*  Lord  descended  from  above  89 

*  Lord  first  empties  whom  he  89 
Lord  for  us  great  things  196 
Lord  hath  ever  to  his  flock  177 
Lord  hath  highly  favor'd  254 
Lord  hath  promis'd  good    119 

*  Lord  himself  gave  forth  the  214 
Lord  is  ris'n  again,  48 

*  Lord  my  Portion  is ;  278 

*  Lord  my  Shepherd  is  and  131 
Lord's  joy  be  our  strength  210 
love  I  owe  for  sin  forgiv'n  140 

*  love  of  Christ  to  me  is  186 
love  of  sin  departs,  70 

*  love  which  Jesus  Christ  258 
loving  Jesus  passing  by  8 

*  Man  of  sorrows  whose  53 
many  drops  of  blood  which  188 
merits  of  thy  death  117 
message  as  from  God  84 
mighty  seraphs  join,             180 

*  mist  before  my  eyes  91 

*  more  forgiveness  thou  dost  103 

*  more  of  Jesus' love  1  see,  158 
more  the  Lamb  of  God  we  118 
more  thro'  grace,  myself  I  113 
myst'ry  of  redeeming  love  1 12 
needy  share  thy  consolation  263 
nightly  watches  would  I      269 

*  one  thing  needful,  that  103 
op'ning  heav'ns  around  me  268 
patience,  love,  unweary'd  200 
peace  of  God  then  fills  the  116 
precious  flood  42 
Prince  of  life  reclin'd  his  48 
privilege,  to  be  with  Christ  114 
promise  of  immortal  bliss  93 
reproach  of  Christ  is  149 
root  of  David  here  we  find      17 

*  sabbath  is  for  man,  that  he  221 
Saviour !  oh,  what  endless    133 


*  The  Saviour's  blood  and  98 

Saviour,  whom  they  lov'd,    249 

*  seraphim  of  God  "  276 
sheep  of  Jesus,  which  were  77 
simple  heart  no  care  167 
Son  of  God,  who  fram'd  12 
soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free  293 
souls  that  believe                   148 

*  source,  whence  ev'ry  sin       256 

*  Spirit,  and  the  bride  of  l.  16 
spirit  is  gone  250 

*  spirit  of  the  witnesses  203 
Spirit  which  anointed  195 

*  spirits  of  the  just,  283 
stony  heart  dissolves  in         40 

*  suff  'rings  of  this  life's  150 
thieves,  expiring  on  each  40 
thought  of  blood  and  water  26 
time  to  him  is  known,  278 
time  will  come,                     291 

*  true  good  Shepherd,  God's     6 

*  unbounded  love  of  my  111 
wak'ning  trumpet  all  shall  284 
water  flowing  from  thy  side  162 
water  is  in  baptism  seen  by  226 
Whole  creation  join  in  one  183 
whole  salvation  of  thy  Son     66 

*  will  of  God  is  alwaysbest    172 

*  wise  men  from  the  east  22 
Word,  by  whom  all  things  72 
Word  eternal  did  assume  10 
word  of  Jesus' bloody  197 
world  and  Satan  rage,             70 

*  worst  of  evils  we  can  name  158 

*  Thee,  God's  own  Son,  with  253 

gracious  Lord!    our  72 

gracious  Lord!    we  now  246 
1  adore,  most  gracious    148 

*  Lord!  I  love  with  sacred  135 
of  ourselves,  we  could       75 

*  O  my  God  and  King  66 
the  angels  ceaseless  sing  182 
t'  approach  with  awe  we  223 
we  address  in  humble      272 

*  we  approach,  most  265 

*  we  love,  and  long  to  see  280 

*  will  I  love,  my  Strength  134 
Then,  after  supper,  took  the  229 

after  walking  in  thy  245 

all  grief  is  drown'd;         111 
all  old  things  will  pass    288 


INDEX. 


Then  at  the  end  of  all  262 

ev'n  in  storms  I  thee  shall  151 
his  own  hand  shall  wipe  286 
I  shall  be  supremely  275 
in  a  nobler,  sweeter  42 

let  our  humble  faith  54 

let  us  adore  him,  and  182 
let  us  follow  Christ  our  149 
let  us  rise,  and  serve  the  253 
let  us  sit  beneath  his  41 

let  us  thank  him  for  his  245 
Love  brake  forth  "Behold  10 
murmur  not,  but  be  178 
renew'd  by  grace,  the  254 
shall  our  woe  and  grief  291 
shall  we  go  from  strength  94 
so  refers  my  state  to  him  171 
then  to  have  recourse  to  274 
the  souls  he  join'd  144 

tho'  the  worms  my  flesh  286 
thro'  his  enabling  grace  160 
we  forget  distresses,  219 
we  with  pity  look  on  101 
will  be  of  ransom'd  souls  230 

*  There  hangs  the  Saviour  of    39 

hast  thou  us,  most  206 

■*       is  a  fountain  fill'd  with       42 

*  is  a  house,  not  made  288 
is  asserted  193 
is  no  good  at  all  in  my  29 
overwhelm'd  with  grief  23 
shall  our  raptur'd  184 
sits  the  princely  company  290 
the  rich  bounties  of  our  236 
we,  to  all  eternity,           294 

*  where  my  blessed  Jesus  293 
with  trimmed  lamps         257 

There's  but  a  small  beginning  213 

Therefore,  all  his  agony  and     24 

I'll  ever  view  my  God,     125 

I'll  humblv  cleave  97 

I'll  thee  adore  18 

my  hope  is  in  God's  87 

my  Saviour's  blood  and     98 

my  soul!  delightno  more  166 

this  be  our  concern  for    255 

we'll  follow  willingly       150 

whate'er  our  trials  be,      262 

Thereto  the  church  of  Christ  276 

These  are  the  wounds  I  bore   236 

mine  eves  most  certainlv  281 


These  our  fault'ring  lays,  179 
were  the  unrelenting  foes  91 

They  are  at  rest  in  lasting  t.  18 
are  objects  of  God's  147 
by  the  Father  areesteem'd81 
praise  the  Lamb  who  276 
that  mourn,  blest  is  their  146 
who  always  our  Saviour's  140 

*  who  devoted  are  to  our  141 
who  feel  their  want  and  240 

*  who,  for  true  consolation  262 

*  who  Jesus'  foll'wers  are  142 
who  search  their  hearts  82 
who  see  themselves  15 
who  simply  to  him  118 
with  patience  having        290 

They're  delighted,  when  they  142 

Thine  eye  observ'd  from  far      66 

is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  67 

Think,  how  on  the  cross  he       83 

my  soul,  how  great  the   194 

not,  'tis  time  enough ;         82 

*  on  our  brethren,  Lord,     213 
This  alone  can  keep  us  steady  254 

awful,  blessed  meditation  26 
be  my  support  in  need  91 

be  our  aim  on  earth,  thy  262 
be  our  supreme  delight  188 
blessed  truth  I  firmly  will  41 

*  body  now  to  rest  z.  32 
confirms  me  when  I'm  91 
fills  me  with  rapture,         125 

*  flock  of  Christ  receiveth  225 
gives  me  comfort  and  281 
gospel  cheers  the  poor  in  1 
grace  as  long  as  life  shall  121 

*  habitation,  220 
holy  bread  and  wine  242 
infant  rests  now  happily  283 
is  my  blood,  of  which  235 
is  my  joy  which  ne'er  can  171 
is  the  clay  the  Lord  hath  47 
is  the  fruit  of  Adam's  fall  281 
is  the  Man,  th'  exalted  69 
is  the  time;  no  more  delay  84 
Lamb  is  God  omnipotent  34 
Lord,  I  do,  with  many  128 
makes  us  all,  with  one  242 
mysterious,  heav'nly  234 
myst'ry,  ev'ry  throne  and  68 

•    nightmv  Ion ering  soul        269 
3 


INDEX. 


Tliis  now,  with  heavVs  208 

*.     one  thing-  needful  grant     169 

precious  blood  is  full  of    226 

sacred  word  exposeth  sin      1 

territory  194 

*  transient  world  is  not  our  286 
unction  may  I  ever  feel,  108 
while  on  earth  we  will  118 
will  I  do,  thou  Child  13 
wondrous  grace  to              228 

*  yields  me  joy,  186 

*  yields  true  joy  and  159 
Tho'  all  earthly  joys  be  fled     118 

*  but  a  little  child  I  am,       243 

*  by  nature  I'm  defiled,         158 

*  by  trials  strong"  175 

*  Christ  was  God,  and  all  243 
comforted,  thev  still         100 

*  ev'ry  child  of  God  96 
guilt  should  fill  my  soul  282 
hated,  tho'  despis'd  and  214 
heav'n's  his  throne  he  89 
he  was  dead  before,  behold  81 
his  majesty  be  great,  83 
I'm  a  sinful  creature  still   124 

?  I'm  in  body  full  of  pain,  274 
I  to  mercy  had  no  right,  131 
in  the  very  form  of  God,  132 
often  of  encumb'ring  care  267 
press'd,  we  need  not  70 

seated  on  thy  Father's  52 
sin  with  us  doth  much  88 
sins  exceed  a  mountain,  33 
then  unborn,  tho'  not  in  80 
the  outward  mark  and  160 
thou  hast  but  little  198 

thou'rt  unseen,  yet  we  by  223 
'tis  but  little  I  can  do,  112 
to  his  boundless  mercy  14 
vine,  nor  fig-tree  neither  61 
waves  and  storms  go  o'er    93 

*  we  can't  see  our  Saviour  114 
we  feel,  that  soul  and  255 
weak  and  poor  I  am  thine  165 

*  Those  are  partakers  of  our  166 

children  are  to  God  most  271 

*  souls  are  truly  blessed     237 
Thou  anxiously  complainest     25 

art  destruction  to  the  38 

art  my  daily  Bread !  73 

art  my  faithful  Friend  in  109 


Thou  art  my  Life;  thy  pow'r  109 

*  art  our  Comfort  in  all  263 
art  our  Father  and  our  66 
art  the  Earnest  of  his  love  79 
art  th'  eternal  Light  180 
art  th'  eternal  Source  of  178 
art  the  Loveliest,  145 
art  the  only  Comforter,  78 
art  the  Truth ;  in  thee  I've  109 
art  the  Way;  thy  Spirit     109 

*  Bridegroom  of  the  soul  258 
cam'st  in  love,  to  my  135 
canst  alone  to  us  true  217 
canst  not  by  our  eyes  be  55 
canst  true  comfort  to  me  35 
chosest  us  to  show  thy      161 

*  Comforter  and  Guide  of  75 
comfortest  the  heavy  heart  79 
countenance  transcendent  28 
count'st  thy  children's  178 
dost  a  mother's  nursing  15 
dost  deliver  194 
dost  thy  sanctifying  gifts  78 
drewest  me  with  cords  of  105 
explainest  unto  us  75 
fill'st  with  the  gospel-  75 
for  our  griefs  didst  180 
for  their  sake  who  hated  6 
for  thy  foes  entreatest;        25 

*  Friend  of  children!  in  t.  21 
Friend  of  sinners !  love  154 
God  of  mercy  thy  265 
God  of  my  salvation  26 

*  gracious  Saviour!  for  my  244 

*  great  Teacher,  who  80 

*  Guardian  of  thy  lambs  245 
hast  a  tender  sympathy  53 
hast  kindly  led  us  216 
hast  no  pleasure  in  the  80 
hast  o'erthrown  the  foe;  180 
hast  promis'd,  for  our       263 

*  hast  the  world  so  greatly     66 

*  hast  thy  church  appointed  190 
hast,  with  shepherd's  195 
heav'nly  Teacher !  thee        74 

*  hidden  Source  of  calm       113 

*  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God  6 
holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  167 
in  grace,  hast  look'd  on  137 
Jesus  !  art  my  God  and       27 

*  Jesus!  art  our  King  179 


INDEX. 


*  Thou  Jescs !  more  than         161 

know'st  her  wants,  and  190 
know'st  my  inmost  soul  155 
know'st,  O  God!  that  I  278 
know'st,  O  Lord!  how        59 

*  know'st  the  congregation  203 
know'st  whkh  way  to  154 
Light  divine,  most  gracious  74 
Lord  !  art  good,  and  thou  56 
Lord!  art  Light;  thy  56 
Lord!  art  Love:  from  56 
Lord !   art  present  to  my  267 

*  Lord!  must  for  thy  sake  103 
Lord  of  life  !  fix  thou  my  44 
Lord!  tho'  heav'n  belongs  15 
Lord!  wilt  not  forsake  me  155 
loving,  all-atoning  Lamb  89 
lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands    55 

*  Maker  of  each  creature,       71 

*  meek  and  patient  Lamb  of  149 

*  my  Light,  my  Leading-  185 
my  Rock,  my  Strength      270 

*  O  Jesus!  art  a  gracious  134 
on  my  neck  didst  fall;  66 
on  thy  shoulders  took'st  38 
open'st  us  a  door ;  203 
Prince  of  glory  !  knew'st  38 
ransom'dchurch  of  Jesus,  233 
ransom'd  church  of  Jesus, 

the  201 

*  reign's t  above  on  heaven's    69 

*  Saviour  of  the  world,  213 
say'st,  dear  Jesus,  all  thy  113 
seest  our  weakness,  Lord  61 
seest  us  here  assembled  in  190 
shalt  my  Comfort  be,  88 
shalt  see  my  glory  soon,     141 

*  slaughter'd*  Lamb  !  thy      242 

*  slaughter'd  Lamb !  whose  112 
Source  of  love,  God  Holy  74 
Source  of  love,  I  rest  in      115 

*  Source  of  love,  thou  129 

*  Source  of  love,  we  pray    217 

*  Source  of  my  salvation!       25 

*  sov'reign  Author  of  all  272 
the  good  Shepherd  art ;  73 
the  great,  victorious  Lamb  147 

■    thy  table  spreadest  for  the 236 

to  purchase  our  Salvation  121 

'  wast  more  spotless  than  a  244 

when  we  are  oppress'd       178 


Thou  who  a  divine  repast  241 
who  art  present  with  thy  242 
who  didst  love  me  first  117 
who  in  heaven  art  ador'd    166 

*  who  in  the  days  of  thy  227 
who  on  earth  the  sick  didst  191 

*  who  so  graciously  didst     224 

*  whose  name  is  202 
who  the  nail-prints  dost  36 
wilt  be  our  Saviour,  248 
with  great  tenderness  art    53 

*  Thousand  times  by  me  be        32 

*  Thrice  happy  are  the  feeble  174 

*  happy  congregation!      200 
happy  they,  who  in  this  279 

Thro'  all  eternity  to  thee  58 

ev'ry  period  of  my  life  58 

grace,  afford  us,  194 

hidden  dangers,  toils  and  58 
him  alone  we  live :  for  he  181 
his  atonement's  powers,  168 
his  poverty,  the  poor  82 

many  dangers,  toils  and  119 
this  vain  world  he  guides  57 
thy  atoning  blood,  88 

thy  grace  may  we  always  126 

Thus,  Abraham  was  sav'dby  99 
all  who  wait  upon  the  254 
by  thy  pow'r  I  here  shall  105 
Father,  Son  and  Holy  11 

hast  thou  bought  us  with  6 
in  communion  may  we  110 
in  number  and  in  grace  218 
might  I  hide  my  blushing  39 
our  bliss  will  last  for  ever  223 
penitents  who  die  to  sin  228 
preserv'd  from  Satan's  61 
sav'd  by  God's  unbounded  10 
the  soul  at  once  obtain eth  100 
while  his  death  my  sin  102 
will  our  infant  tongues      246 

Thy  blest  people  trusting  in  224 
blood  preserve  my  i67 

blood  shall  wash  our  48 

*  blood  so  dear  and  precious  42 
blood-streams  and  bruises  28 
blood-sweat,  dear  Saviour  28 

*  blood,  thy  blood  the  deed  124 
blood  was  shed  for  me,  I  124 
body  slain  for  me,  235 
bounty  gives  me  bread        58 


INDEX. 


Thy  chastisements  are  nought  178 
cheeks,  thro'  heavy  dolor    28 

*  child  so  minded  ever  keep  112 
church,  great  Saviour!        195 

*  church,  O  Lamb  of  God  '  197 
communion's  celebration  234 
conversation  be  sincere,  266 
cross  and  saving-  name  117 
cross,  thy  shame,  thy  139 
dying  love  all  other  love  29 
dying  love  dotli  justly  149 
faithfulness  eternal  60 
faithfulness  I  oft  have  157 
flight  into  Eg\pt,  21 
former  mispent  time  266 
forty  days  fasting,  22 
glorious  gospel  spread  213 
glory  be  to  all  the  world  196 
goodness,  as  thy  pow'r,  188 
grace  thou  freely  dost  202 
gracious  call  invites  me  106 
hand  rewards,  tho'  all  is  55 
Holy  Spirit  with  us  leave  241 
holy  unction  pow'r  affords  78 
humiliation  21 
incarnation,  wounds  and  99 
joyful  Spirit  give  me  pow'r  87 

*  law,  O  Lord,  be  my  164 
love  and  mercies  all  138 
love  divine  is  perfect  rest  136 
love  hath  always  been  the  136 
love  hath  thaw'd  my  91 
love  is  great,  beyond  all  230 
love,  my  Saviour !  all  1361 
love  uphold  me,  when  136  j 
love,  which  always  is  the  129  ] 

*  majesty  how  vast  it  is  68 

*  mercies  and  thy  134 
mercy  is  our  only  stay :  202 
mercy  may  I  ne'er  forget  121 
mercy  ne'er  from  me  124 
messengers,  who  storms  189 
namebehallow'devermore273 
name  dispels  my  guilt  and  39 
pow'rful  aid,  thou  260 
pow'rful  presence,  Lord,   208 

*  precious,  all-atoning  239 
precious  blood,  for  sinners  241 
providence  is  kind  and  57 
.providence  my  life  58 
-sacred  body  thou  didst      241 


I  Thy  sacred,  meritorious  13 

sacred  word  is  all  our  boast  2 
secret  hand  we  bless;  on  172 
servants  and  thy  189 

sighs  and  groans  32 

statutes  to  thy  church  223 
stripes  have  me,  a  sinner  282 
suffering  life  I  cannot  trace  21 
suff'rings,  Lord,  each  230 
sufferings  then,  and  bitter  122 
sweet  communion  charms   79 

*  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  me  131 
thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us  191 
unction  freely  dost  impart  77 
unction,  oh,  may  I  obey  187 
unfeign'd  obedience  22 

*  unspotted  childhood,  22 

*  virgins,  Lord,  'fore  thee  257 
wondrous  love  to  evidence  38 
youth  unspotted,  full  of    246 

Till  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er  38 
fleeting  time  shall  have  an  184 
I  shall  once  behold  thy  124 
on  joys  I  once  shall  feast    181 

*  permitted  hence  to  go  181 
that  time,  mine  eyes  I'll     181 

*  the  hour  shall  come,  with  233 
then,  1  would  thy  love  IS 
then,  thou  wilt  call  over  279 
we  in  heav'n  shall  take  75 
we  the  Lord  our  144 
we,  who  here  must  often  263 
we  with  angels  join  to        216 

Tis  by  you  they  should  be      260 

►     done!   my  Godhath  dy'd  125 

done!  the  precious  40 

*  evident  that  Jesus  loves;  139 
faith  that  changes  all  the  96 
faith  that  conquers  earth  96 
finish'd!    Jesus  cries;  43 


finish'd 


42 


finish'd!  was  the  solemn  36 
heav'n  on  earth,  by  faith  113 
heav'n  on  earth,  to  taste  113 
he,  my  Saviour  Jesus  281 

here  my  needy  soul  is  fed  229 
his  almighty  love,  184 

his  body  and  his  blood  233 
Jesus  Christ,  who  taketh  169 
mvst'ryall;  my  Maker  101 
onlv  this  which  Christ  of  107 


INDEX. 


Tis  our  desire,  to  follow  thee  202 
pleasant  to  believe  thy        289 

*  sure,  that  awful  time  will  2S4 
sure,  that  by  his  bitter  93 
the  desire  of  all  our  hearts  214 

*  the  most  blest  and  needful  112 
the  most  lovely  attitude,  37 
then  with  happy  John  I  12" 
thine  alone  to  change  the  156 
thine  to  cleanse  the  heart     78 

*  thro'  the  grace  thou  dost  114 

*  true,  the  lonely  widow' d  262 
vain,  in  earthly  things  for  113 
well;   it  shall  my  glory     140 

To  all  my  weak  complaints        58 

*  avert  from  men  God's  231 

*  be  a  happy  rnurried  pair  259 
be  his  priests  and  182 
Christ  draw  nigh, — for  92 
Christ,  oh!  may  we  closely 263 
Christ,  th'  anointed  King  71 
comfort  men  was  his        -       20 

*  day  we  celebrate  the  birth     16 

*  follow  Jesus,  is  his  people's  150 

*  God  let  allt'he  human  race  275 

*  God  on  high  all  glory  be,     '62 

*  God,  our  Immanuel,  made>  18 
G  o d,  th e  Father,  an  d  the     216 

*  God,  the  great  Creator,        201 

*  God  the  Lord  be  praises      272 

*  God,  the  only  wise,  184 

*  God  we  render  thanks  and  10 
grant  us  pardon,  peace  and  12 
heav'n's  bright  realms  he  183 
him  I  wholly  give  104 
him  I  yield  my  life  and  2S1 
him  poor  sinners  may  100 
him  we  owe  our  breath;  265 
him,  who  ever  doth  abide  180 
his  name  give  thanks  and  217 
his  voice  attentive  be  218 
Jesus  Christ  is  due  eternal  159 
Jesus,  our  exalted  Kead,  183 
learn  how  with  precision  200 
look  to  Jesus,  as  he  rose  94 
love  thee,  Lord,  ah,  this       125 

*  marry,  led  by  fleshly  259 
our  Redeemer-God,  184 

*  our  Redeemer's  glorious  120 
redeem  us  from  the  fall,      199 

*  rest  I  now  again  retire,-        270 


To  scorn  the  senses3  sway,      26?" 
"  such  he  saith:  Arise  and       98 

*  that  Lord,  who  164 
the  dear  fountain  of  thy  7 

*  the  Father  thanks  and  62 
the  throne  go  undismayed    178 

*  thee,  almighty  God!  to  thee  250 

*  thee,  God  Holv  Ghost!  we  74 
thee,  O  Lord  \  in  faith'I  275 
thee,  O  Lord,  our  202 

*  thee,  our  Lord!  all  praise  52 
thee,  the  -Mercy-seat,  we  72 
this  thy  handmaid  grant     260 

*  "  this  world  crucified,  200 

those  the  Lord  will  deign    166 

*  thy  brethren  ever  be  253 
thy  care  we  now  ourselves  203 
thy  name  be  evermore  219 
world  and  sin  they  bid  100 

•  you  he  calls,  My  goodness    85 
T'  obtain  remission  of  our        87 

*  Together  with  these  236 
Triumph  and  reign  in  me,  69 
True  faith,  by  Jesus  in  us  5 

faith  obeys  its  Author's  96 
faith  receives  the  offer' d  93 
Truly  blessed  is  this  station  127 
Trusting  his  mild  staff  always  239 
Tune  all  your  notes  to  songs  110 
Turn,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest  174 

*  'Twas  by  an  order  from  the     2 

grace  that  taught  my  119 
he,  my  soul,  that  sent  183 
then  the  children  join'd  248 
to  save  thee,  child,  from  27J 


U. 


Unexampled  is  that  love,         174 

*  Unfathom'd  wisdom  of  our  194 
Unfeigned  thanks  receive  117 
Unfold  thy  grace's  treasure  202 
Unhappy  those  who  turn  away  10 
United  firmly  by  thy  grace,  143 
Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  58 
Unspotted  robes  you  wear;  228 
Unto  Christ's  congregations      75 

each  married  pair  that      190 

*  him,  O  Lamb  of  God,  i.  23 
my  heart,  when  speech  282 
ourselves  no  praise  is        211 


INDEX. 


*  Unto  ourselves,  with  deepest  290 

*  thee,  most  gracious  254 

*  the  Lamb  of  God,  104 
the  wives,  that  grace  258 
thy  praise  my  all  I'll  30 
us  thy  name's  sweet         257 

Upon  that  dear  majestic  head  69 

the  cross  he  dy'd,  70 

the  cross  I  see  him  bleed,  94 

thy  call  I'm  here,  235 

Us  deliver  from  the  world      257 

into  closest  union  draw,       143 

thy  congregation  own!         234 


'Vain  are  all  efforts  made  to  155 
arc  all  other  helps  beside  102 
are  our  fancies,  airy  96 

Vanquish  our  lusts,  our  pride  79 
Vile  worm!  shouldst  thou  89 
Virtue  goes  forth  from  him  100 
Vouchsafe  to  be  present,  228 


W 


Wait  still  on  God,  my  soul,  170 

Was  ever  grace,  Lord,  rich  53 

it  for  crimes  that  I  had  39 
there  nothing  but  a  manger  271 

Water  and  blood  in  streams  228 

can  cleanse  the  flesh  we  227 

the  body  laves;  227 

Waters  of  life  hence  may  I  163 

Weak  are  the  efforts  of  my  18 

helpless  babes  'tis  true  130 

We  adore — thee  evermore,  126 

all  at  thy  throne  153 

all  in  spirit  are  agreed  196 

all  know  who,  and  what  129 

all  say,  Amen !  deeply  62 

are  baptiz'd  into  thy  death  246 

are,  if  we  in  thee  believe,  160 

are  redeem 'd,  42 

can  from  experience  trace  262 

can't  thy  boundless  272 

*  covenant  with  hand  and  150 

dead  in  sins  and  trespasses  9 

eat  his  body,  slain  for  us,  236 

/eel  our  insufficiency  to  21 1 


We  for  whom  thou  once  wast  231 
have  nought  good  in  us  to  240 
here  unite  in  pray'r  to  thee  220 
humbly  pray,  support  the  195 
humbly  pray,  that,  with      240 

*  humbly  pray  with  one  t.  9 
humbly  take  what  he'll  196 
humbly  thank  thee,  Lord  273 
humbly  thee  adore  and  62 

*  humbly  thee  adore,  O  Lord  258 
in  ev'ry  nation  will  boldly    149 

*  in  one  covenant  are  join'd  145 
in  this  world  no  city  have,  279 
in  thy  ways  proceed,  198 
join  the  ransom'd  church  207 
join  together  heart  and  144 
know  his  boundless  love       199 

*  know  that  we're  poor,  153 
know  the  righteousness  100 
knOw  the  Shepherd's  love  100 
know,  thou  never  canst  53 
love  the  Lamb  of  God,  93 
magnify  thy  name,  O  God  59 
now  no  longer  need  remain  252 

*  now  return  each  to  his  tent  221 
now,  with  the  angels,  unite  249 
offer  gladly  unto  thee  208 

*  often,  in  our  course  thro*  208 
pray  thee,  bless  them  all,  210 
pray  thee,  fill  us  all  with  75 
pray  thee,  let  the  heav'nly  275 
pray  thee,  O  Being  most      |  7 

*  pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb  105 
reply  Amen  thereto;  218 
rest  in  Christ  and  yet  desire  98 
see  in  hearts  as  cold  as  jce  214 
sing,  and  we  hear,  how  our  248 

*  sing  thy  praise,  exalted  53 

*  sing  to  God,  whose  tender  183 
sinners  humbly  crave  220 

*  sinners,  void  of  good,  124 
stand,  unto  this  very  hour  207 
steadfastly  this  truth  207 
surely  are  a  work  of  thy  201 
thank  thee,  that  thou  wilt  248 
thee  entreat  with  one  209 
thirst,  O  Lord!  give  us,  99 
this  offer'd  favor  needed:  17 
thy  little  flock,  adore           183 

*  thy  virgins,  claim  thy  257 

*  thy  virgins,  Lord,  implore  257 


INDEX. 


We  too  have  reason  to  rejoice  14 

*  virgins  have  great  cause  to  256 

*  virgins,  who  enjoy  our  255 
walk  by  faith  of  joys  to       289 

*  who  here  together  are  221 
will  dwell  on  Calv'ry's  257 
will  of  Jesus'  passion  202 
wish  to  afford,  77 

*  with  joy  confess,  beloved  263 
We're  poor  and  needy,  but  254 
Weeping  or  rejoicing,  132 
Weigh  next  the  pardon  and  35 
Welcome,  ail  by  sin  opprest !    86 

*  among  thy  flock  of  223 
oh  !  welcome,  noble  16 
thou  Source  of  ev'ry       14 

Well  might  the  sun  in  39 

Were  health  and  strength,       171 

we  but  all  desirous  day    110 

What  am  I,  Lord,  that  thou     31 

anguish,  what  tormenting  38 

are  our  works  but  sin  and  105 

are  the  mines  of  shining         3 

are  we?  what  do  we  178 

can  be  laid  unto  my  charge  9 

can  from  Christ  me  170 

can  wre  now  g'ive  to  thee,    126 

can  we  offer  thee,  O  Lord  206 

can  we,  poor  sinners,  do    231 

*  causeth  me  to  mourn,  is  141 
ecstatic  pleasure  289 
for  myself  I  thus  request  187 
gain'st  thou  by  thy  60 

*  glorious  pattern  for  the     251 

*  good  news  the  angels  15 
grace,  what  .great                10 

*  happiness !  294 
harm  can  I  from  death        35 

^  hast  thou,  Lord  Jesus !  293 
hast  thou  not  performed,  11 
heav'nly  consolation  237 

heav'nly  joy  and  292 

heights,  what  depths  of  17 
here  sickens,  sighs  and  281 
here  sickness,  sighs  and     292 

*  human  mind  can  trace  the  22 
in  thy  love  possess  I  not  130 
is  created  by  our  God,  177 
is  it  keeps  me  back,  90 
is  my  anchor  if  you  ask  ?    171 

*  joy  or  honor  could  we        100 


What  love  can  be  compared    143 

*  my  soul,  should  bow  thee  173 
off'ring  shall  1  bring  to  13 
of  the  Father  and  the  Son   76 

*  peace  divine,  what  perfect  110 
peace  do  we  derive,  what  188 

*  praise  to  thee,  my  2r3 

*  praise  unto  the  Lamb  is  127 
rich  returns  of  201 

*  shall  I  feel,  when  I  291 
shall  we  pay  our  heav'nly  236 
shall  we  say  for  this  thy  53 
shoidd  I  do,  a  sinner  vile  92 
songs  of  everlasting  joy     282 

*  splendid  rays  of  truth        140 

*  strikes,  O  wounded  Lamb  121 
the  fathers  wish'd  of  old,  15 
tho'  the  world  foameth  138 
thou  shalt  to-day  provide  61 
undeserved  favor  123 
wonder  in  the  soul  takes    129 

*  Whate'er  I  am,  whate'er  I    157 

I  ask,  I  surely  know     173 
is  carnal ;  thro'  thy      161 

*  our  God  doth  must  be  173 
thou  wilt,  thou,  Lord    55 

Whatever  honors  thee,  our       160 

*  When  a  sinner  in  affliction     100 

*  Adam  fell,  the  frame  entire  4 
all  our  labor  here  is  o'er  213 

*  all  thy  mercies,  Lord,  to  185 

*  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  58 
all  with  awe  shall  stand  285 
angels  by  transgression   276 

*  bemoaning  our  undone     254 

*  by  adversity  I'm  try'd,  174 
children  honor  Jesus         245 

*  children,  released  from  284 
Christ  once  crucified        276 

*  Christ  our  Saviour  lives  114 
Christ  shall  come,  in         69 

*  Christ,  who  sav'd  us  by     67 

*  departed  once  in  peace     292 

*  duly  I  weigh,  139 
earth  and  hell's  38 
faith  and  hope  shall  240 
when  flesh  decays,  when  274 
from  the  curse  he  sets  us    96 

*  having  been  with  guilt  156 
he  applies  his  healing  89 
he  had  prevailed,  27 


INDEX. 


When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased  132 
lie  tiiis  act  of  love  had  225 
heav'nly  bread  he  gives  241 
his  hour  strikes  for  174 

*  I  am  conscious  truly         153 

*  I  by  faith,  my  Saviour       39 

*  I  Christ  in  spirit  trace,  123 
I  depart,  my  latest  38 
I  give  up  my  spirit,  34 
1  hence  depart,  72 
I  in  heav'n  shall  rest  with  35 
I  once  shall  favor'd  be,  293 
I  review  my  mispent  87 

*  I  shall  gain  permission  283 
1  shall  yield  my  dying  282 
I  to  thee  for  succor  cry'd  131 

*  I  visit  Jesus'  grave  in  46 
in  our  blood  we  lay,  266 
in  the  night  1  sleepless  269 
in  the  siipp'ry  paths  of  58 
in  the  soul  this  blessed      99 

*  Jesus  calls,  we  ready        274 

*  Jesus  hung  upon  the  35 
Jesus'  sufPring  life  we       20 

*  justice  demand  its  due,  8 
law  condemns  and  justice  9 
mv  mind  pursues  this       ill 

*  oh' !  when  shall  I  have  292 
once  the  sin-sick  soul  250 
on  the  breast  we  hung      265 

*  our  great  Sov'reign  from  224 

*  pining-  sickness  wastes  274 
pride  would  stir  within    165 

*  rising  from  the  bed  of     286 

*  rising  winds  and  rain  97 

*  simplicity  we  cherish,  166 
simply  we  obey  his  voice  254 

*  the  due  time  had  taken  5 
the  Lord  appears,  111 
the  Lord  of  glory  dy'd,  30 
the  Lord's  disciples  saw  51 
this  we  felt  to  be  our  75 
thou  art  near,  I  must  138 
thou,  dear  Jesus,  wast  a  244 

*  thou,  dear  Saviour,  didst  52 

*  thou  in  death  didst  bow  36 
thou,  my  Saviour,  shalt  22 
thou  shalt  give  to  me  a  30 
thou  shalt  on  Zion  stand  147 
thus  the  blessings  of  his  100 
thus  we  contemplate  the  116 


When  to  the  cross  nailed,  27 

*  we  baptize  a  sinner  in       226 

*  we  before  our  Saviour's  236 
we  commemorate  his  236 
we  have  faii'd  and  deeply  119 
we  have  that  great  bliss  21 
we,  like  wand'ring  sheep  153 
we  on  his  faithfulness,      198 

*  we  rejoice,  that  Jesus  219 
we  see  our  names  160 

*  we  shall  see  our  Jesus,  294 
we  thy  boundless  love  130 
we  thy  mercy  weigh,  124 
with  him,  my  Lord,  in  111 
with  sense  of  guilt  opprest  90 
worn  with  sickness,  oft      58 

Whene'er  a  youth  bemoans  251 
by  faith,  our  Lord  we  261 
I  mourn,  and  humbly  140 
the  Holy  Ghost  displays  21 
the  suff'ring  Lamb  of  42 
we  to  mankind  213 

Whenever  my  frail  nature  122 
we  this  highest         240 

*  Where  is  this  infant  I  it  is     283 

*  my  Redeemer's  blood  231 
shail  my  wond'ring  85 
should  I  turn?  or  how    170 

Where'er  I  thee  this  day  did  269 
the  faithful  lab'rer  are  205 
we  look  around,  both     75 

*  Wherein  is  for  children  true 248 

*  Whether  the  period  of  this    279 
Which  of  all  our  friends,  to    132 

teacheth  me  what  is     108 
While  a  flood  of  tears  is  100 

he  doth  himself  reveal      219 
here,  I  live  by  faith,  291 

here  on  earth  I'm  living,    31 
here  on  earth  1  still  99 

*  here  on  earth  we  run  our  153 

*  here,  the  great  sal  vat  ion  l.  36 
human  nature  doth  exist  97 
I  hear  this  grace  reveal'd  41 
like  a  tide,  our  minutes  56 
on  earth  we  tarry,  51 
others  make  the  law  their  127 
we  at  honest  labor  toil  172 
we  partake  t  hereof  in  232 
we  the  kiss  of  peace  226 
with  her  fragrant  flowers  1 1 


INDEX. 


While  with  repenting  tears,  228 

Whither  should  I  sinner  flee,  279 

*  Who  can  condemn,  since  170 

can  condemn?  since  47 

can  describe  the  20 

can  maintain  the  bold  5 

*  can  rehearse,  most  264 

*  can  the  love  of  Christ  199 
can  thy  operations  trace  77 
can  to  love  his  name  38 
doth  not  turn  to  him  287 
doth  preserve  our  life  178 
early,  by  a  living-  faith,  249 
finds  that  sin  hath  quite  80 
hath  thee  thus  abused,  31 
in  Jesus  Christ  abideth,  166 
in  the  Spirit's  light  can  198 

*  overcometh,  shall  abide  176 
sincerely  loveth  Jesus,  166 
spreads  the  lofty  178 

*  thro*  Christ's  blood,  161 
to  .lesus  humbly  166 
would  not  now  pursue  143 
would  still  such  mercy  82 

*  Whoe'er  in  Jesus  doth  165 

this  truth  believeth,  162 

to  me  will  come,  86 

would  spend  his  days  116 

*  Whom,  dear  Redeemer !  129 
Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come    83 

is  his  body  rack'd  with  39 

need  we  mourn,  as  in  178 

should  we  fear  to  trust  283 

was  thy  soul  with  29 

Widows  are  objects  of  his  263 

Will  he  forsake  his  throne  101 

Wisdom  and  faithfulness  258 

With  all  our  errors  and  119 

*  ardent  longing,  at  thy  187 

*  awe  and  heart-felt  l.  27 
aw  e  an  d  r  ever  en  c  e  '  f  o  r  e  70 
cheerful  heart  I  close  269 
contrite  tears  I  thee  121 
deep  rev'rence  we  draw  233 
each  of  us  obtain  thy  211 
fervor  all  thy  people's  201 

*  fire  and  with  spirit  215 
gladness  they  obey  his  275 

*  glorious  clouds  101 

*  grateful  hearts  we  all  118 

*  grateful  hearts  we  humbly  65 

K 


With  great  desire  he  long'd  228 
heart  and  hand  you  now  225 
his  blest  incarnation  14 

his  ransom'd  people  51 

humble  faith  on  thee  I      156 
joy  I  still  discover  266 

*  joy,  we  meditate  the  54 
longing  eyes  thy  creatures  55 
love's  ardor  to  be  fired,  144 
maternal  faithfulness  75 
mouth  and  hand  I  give  212 
my  Jesus  I  will  stay;  138 
my  whole  heart  I  cleave  135 

*  new  life  endow'd  by         162- 

*  painful  penance-thoughts  26 
pining  sickness  I  decay  275 
pity  view  me  at  thy  feet !  3 
pleasing  grief  and  102 
tears  interceding,  27 
thanks,  before  his  throne  199 
thanks  we  call  to  mind  197 
the  deepest  adoration  32 
these  my  happy  lot  is  171 
thirsty  souls  we  drink  232 
this  desire  'fore  thee  I      167 

*  thy  presence,  Lord,  our  64 
us  in  Jesus  to  be  one,        225 

*  what  un wear y  'd  157 
Without  beginning  or  decline  68 

thy  aid  we  nought  can  209 

thy  blessinghowcouid212 

thy  favor  whiie  1  live,  157 

Witness  true  and  faithful,       152 

Woe  then  to  him  that  hath      284 

*  Worthy,  O  Lord!  art  thou    69 

the  Lamb  that  dy'd,     183 

*  Would  our  youth  grow  in     250 

the  world  with  gay        33 
we  but  be  resign'd  and  60 

*  we  by  our  behaviour     168 
we  sinners  needy,  168 

*  you  know  the  grace      255 
Woun  ded  head !  back  plough'd  36 

Saviour,  full  of  44 


Yea,  all  his  works,  in  ev'ry  277 

Amen!  Pardon'd  sinners  293 

an  obedient,  simple  mind  250 

by  thy  biood  once  shed  238 

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INDEX, 


Yea,  he  supports  us  ev'ry  day  261 
he,  with  uplifted  hands,  219 
his  condition,  194 

his  own  lie  guideth ;  132 

his  Son  his  heart  paternal  57 
his  sympathizing-  heart  218 
Lord !  we  wish  to  cast  266 
'midst  failing's  numberless  160 
only  he  who  feels,  70 

this  be  our  concern,  to  142 
when  all  creatures  here  177 
when  I  see  in  spirit  153 

with  joy  ourselves  178 

Ye,  alas!  who  long*  have  been   86 

*  angels  round  the  throne         65 

*  angels,  who  excel  in  pow'r  276 

*  bottomless  depths  of  God's     7 

*  brethren,  sav'd  by  Jesus'     253 

*  chosen  people  of  the  Lord  252 

*  folPwers  of  the  slaughter'd  238 
heavy-laden,  sin-sick  souls  84 
mourning  souls,  look 

*  people  of  the  Lord! 
pilgrims  on  the  road 
purchas'd  souls,  Christ's 
saints  in  glory,  who  with 

*  servants  of  God!  your 

*  sinners !  in  the  gospel  trace  85 
sinners!  who  with  grief  8 
sons  of  men !  this  doleful  45 
that  feel  quite  poor  and         12 

*  the  Lord's  redeemed,  51 


52 

214 
184 
252 
71 
182 


*  Ye  virgins !  be  287 

who  believe  on  Jesus,  233 

*  who  called  to  Christ's  209 
who  from  Jesus  Christ  223 
who  in  Christ  believe,  228 
who  Jesus'  death  proclaim  197 

*  who  Jesus'  patients  are        278 

*  who  know  the  Lord  215 
who  love  him,  cease  to  49 
who  profess  his  sacred  177 
who  see  the  Father's  grace  86 
with  your  Lord  are  ris'n        228 

*  Year  after  year  commenceth  264 
Yes,  gracious  Saviour !  I  243 

Lord!  we  will  remember  229 
my  dear  Lord!  in  foll'wing  171 
thou  art  precious  to  my  19 
we  feel  indeed  our  own  252 
when  this  flesh  and  heart     119 

Yet  faintly  to  us  mortals  here  74 
'fore  thee,  Jesus !  I  must  106 
let,  by  faith,  my  penetration  95 
let  me  not  thy  grace  abuse  134 
O!  how  faithless  is  my  154 
one  thing  will  I  ask  of  thee  275 
since  the  Lord  forgave  my  140 
tears  of  grief,  at  times  21 

the  warmest  mutual  love  143 
this  is  confest,  148 

we  are  of  defects  aware:  268 
when  my  Saviour  I  shall        98 

Your  crimes  and  self-made        10 


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TABLE  OF  TUNES. 


Note.  The  number  affixed  to  every  line  in  this  Table,  corresponds 
with  the  Tune-book,  which  is  an  extract  from  the  Tune-book  used 
in  our  congregations  abroad,  except  a  few  original  English  Tunes. 

As  several  of  our  Tunes  are  adapted  to  the  same  metre  (as  22a. 
22Z>.  &c.)  an  attempt  is  here  made  to  assign  to  each  hymn  an 
appropriate  Tune. 


Tune. 

1.      No.  595,  602. 
4.      No.  223,  320, 349,  411,  455, 

523,  736. 
9.      No.  221, 539,  563,  689,  692, 
737,  742,  852. 

10.      No.  521,  693,  871,  878,  907. 

11a.  No.  15, 42, 43, 135, 247, 424, 
434,  519,  568, 773,  789,  791, 
862,  910. 

lid.  No.  63,  65,  112,  126,  262, 
310,  343,  408, 415,  483,  596, 
775,  940. 

14a.  No.  10,  24,  26,  64,  66,  67, 
71,  101,  102,  103,  104,  106, 
109, 116, 153,  154,229,  23.7, 
256,  261,  275,  289,  296, 307, 
322,  325,  326,  355,  375,  376, 
390,  414,  416, 422,  428,  459, 
468,  472,  484,  493,  507,  526, 
532,  534,  586,  724,-747,  748, 
749,  786,  787,  788,  790,  809, 
829,  860,  872,  886,  892,  895, 
899,  900,  921,  941,  960,  961, 
967,  993. 

146.  No.  50,  52,  138,  144,  204, 
211,  271,  354,  392,  570,  572, 
573,  930,  991,  992,  994. 


15. 


16. 


Tune. 

14c.  (593a.)  No.  53,  59,  60,  156, 
158, 164, 165,  178,  190,  199, 
228,  231,  254,  277,  285,  286, 
287,  327, 347,  395,  492,  509, 
556,  612,  653,  793,  794,  800, 
801,  808,  811,  885,  906,  978. 
No.  312,  365,  409,  515,  551, 
697. 

No.  7,  47,  264,  284,  374, 
443,  454,  496,  511,  540,  585, 
587,  621,  830,  837,  838,  850, 
904,  971. 

22a.  No.  2,  72,  186,  187,  294, 
j  331, 421,  427, 449,  473,  482, 
490,  505,  513,  518,  599,  656, 
663,  722,  726, 752, 757,  776, 
785,  796,  798,  815,  839,  844, 
853,  859,  879,  887,  905,  913, 
925,  952. 

No.  31,  44,  45,  46,  49,  191. 
No.  27,  107,  348,  457,  463, 
464, 467,  506,  537,  717,  718, 
746,  792,  797,  858,  863,  891, 
923,924,950. 

No.  5,  8,  9,  28,  68, 105,  HO; 
157, 161, 189,  201,  202,  216, 
240,  241,  242,  269,  270,  273, 


22d 


22e. 


TABLE  OF  TUXES. 


Titxe. 

22e.    281,  298,  300,  440,  571,  600, 

682,  795,  864,  877,  893,  894, 

912,926,951. 
22/    No    6,  137,  149,  569,  598, 

609,  650,  672,  927,  970. 
22/.     No.  22,  160,  219,  407,  444, 

528,  529,  541,  546,  667,  781, 

799,  843,  917. 
22o.    No.  224. 

23.      No.  497,  743,  744,  767,  814. 
26.      No.  146,  436,  439,  613,  618, 

625,  657,  772,  780,  842,  881, 

918. 
30.      No.  453,  627. 

36.  No.  77,  86,  266,  324,  387, 
589,  890. 

37.  No.  278,  398,  813,  946. 
39a.    No.  57,  405,  581,  662,  806, 

807,  959. 
39c.    No.  175,  567,  725,  805. 
45.      No.  124,  412,  824,  989. 

50.  No.  34,  133. 

51.  No.  96. 

54.      No.  78,  445. 

56.  No.  397,  437,  631,  654,  826, 
833,  840. 

58.  No.  12,  37,  56,  61,  69,  143, 
152,  177,  181,  197,  208,  218, 
220,  222,  295,  316,  418,  446, 
460,  480,  578,  624, 628,  652, 
719, 739,  819,  980. 

66.      No.  265. 

68.  No.  179  213,  319,  377,  548, 
610,  678,  715,  903. 

69.  No.  606,  700. 

70.  No.  928. 

71.  No.  745,  983. 

74.  No.  308,  393,  669,  866,  867, 
937. 

75.  No.  252. 

79  or  580.    No.  21,  29,  41,  70, 74, 


I  Tl'XE 

!    79  or 


82. 
83. 


84. 
89. 

90. 


96. 
97. 


99. 
101. 

102. 
106. 


114. 

115. 
119. 

121. 

123. 


580.    No.    88,    136, 

193,  232,  301,  328, 
333,  378,  384,  385, 
479,  494  503,  531, 
547,  588,  591,  592, 
633,  677,  706,  708, 
817,  847,  882,  884, 
901,  902,  911,  914, 
975. 

No.  768. 

No.    14,    142,    351, 

438,   542,   576,   590, 

784,   856,   949,   987. 

No.  3. 

No.  19,  389,  883. 

(see    96   and    106.) 

194,  233,  288,  304, 
383,  391,  394,  441, 
564,  647,  648,  676, 
No.  75,  111,  196, 
255,  292,  469,  783, 
No.  11,  13,  30,  173, 
249,  280,  352,  363, 
382,  410,  474,  478, 
670,  671,  696,  713, 
764,  827,  873,  920, 
977. 

No.  76,  754. 

No.  560,  695. 

No.  491,  958. 

No.  4,  167,  198,  244, 

272,    302,   303,  400, 

465,  514,  634,  888. 

No.     73,    122,  -338, 

668,   687,    851,   996. 

No.  339. 

No.  1,  62,  125,  353, 

755,  988. 

No.    450,   577,   617, 

644,   673,   868. 

No.  253. 


147, 
330, 
466, 
538, 
620, 
766, 
889, 
915, 


406, 
769, 


No. 
329, 
544, 
908- 
246, 
944. 
206, 
381, 
601, 
758* 
942, 


268, 
462, 

611, 


458, 
643, 


TABLE  OF  TUXES. 


Tune, 
124. 
125. 
126  or 

127. 
132a. 


1326. 

132d. 

132c. 

136. 

141. 

142. 
146. 


147. 
149. 

151a. 


ISlg. 
151*. 

152a. 
152b. 
155. 


156. 
157. 
159. 


160. 
161. 
164. 


No.  430,  765,  947. 

No.  212. 

597.  No.  39,  92,  481,  489, 

623,  741. 

Liturgy,  page  25. 

No.  139,  172,  188,  195, 

250,  315,  346,  386,  355, 

632,  953,  963. 

No.  17. 

No.  130,  148,  566,  934. 

No.  251". 

No.  584,  984. 

No.  368,  451,  452,  510, 

683,  750,  933. 

No.  267. 

No.  58,  145,  332,  361, 

364,  561,  636,  655,   714, 

735,  761,  936. 

No.  429. 

No.  362,  549,  762,  938. 

985. 

No.  SO,  85,  117,  360,  461, 

.635,  734,  753,  756,  777, 

955. 

No.  33,  170,  403,  525. 

No.  168,  245,  291,  293, 

486,  517,  603,  691,  935. 

No.  87. 

No.  95. 

No.  51,  309,  358,  425, 

579,  616,  619,  664,  684, 

688. 

No.  404. 

No.  35,  898,  916. 

No.  321,  372,  432,  448, 

470,  471,  565,  702,  709, 

803,  845,  976,  999,  1000. 

No.  728. 

No.  607,  638,  686. 

No.  340,  447,  622,  812} 

897. 

K 


Tune. 

165.  No.  89.  91,  431,  896. 

166.  No.  18,  36,  162,  183,  200, 
344,  373,  487,  608,  615, 
645,  649,  651,  661,  665, 
666,  694,  701,  710,  716, 

729,  760,  818,  823,  825, 
848,  855,  874,  922,  932, 
943,  968,  982. 

167a.  No.  182,  356,  413,  426, 
520,  550,  604,  699,  861. 

167e.  No.  82,  93. 

168a.  No.  90,  945. 

1683.  No.  97,  98,  299,  831,  834, 
870. 

169.   No.  40. 

172.   No.  203. 

184  (see  594.)  No.  276,  279,  311, 
313,  399,  512,  763,  869, 
875. 

185.  No.  79,  127,  140,  180, 
184,  318,  336,  485,  488, 
522,  597,  659,  690,  70S, 
707,  712,  751,  778,  816, 
822,  828,  832,  835,  865. 

189.  No.  553. 

192.  No.  166. 

195,  No.  545,  558,  681. 

200.  No.  402. 

203.  No.  217. 

205.  :No.  128,  141,  237,  243, 
257,  263,  371,  614,  703, 

730,  972,  981,  995. 

206.  No.  176,  323,  370,  562, 
674. 

208.  No.  120,  123,  388.  516, 

527,  637,  990. 
212.  No.  16.  (a)   533.  (b) 
214.  No.  163,  477. 

216.  No.  94. 

217.  No.  99,  (a)  236,  (b)  821.(a) 

218.  No.  341. 
k  2 


TABLE  OF  TUNES. 


Tune 

TUNE. 

221. 

No.  23,  639,  679. 

582.      . 

227. 

No.  557. 

583. 

228. 

No.    317,    350,    366, 

367, 

379,  419,    502,    524, 

660. 

230. 

No.    174,    234,   334, 
582,  711. 

433, 

232. 

No.    114,    401,   417, 

740, 

585. 

956. 

586. 

234. 

No.  155,  380,  536. 

587  or 

235. 

No.  554. 

588. 

237. 

No.  495. 

590. 

240. 

No.  54,  119. 

242. 

No.  733. 

243. 

No.  83,  84,  442,  804 

244. 

No.    335,   357,   456, 
626,   939,   974,   997. 

501, 

249. 

No.  580,  929. 

591. 

341. 

No.    192,    205,   215, 

369, 

592. 

559,   698,  849. 

593a. 

376. 

No.  305,  306. 

5936. 

483. 

No.  962. 

519. 

No.  129. 

520. 

No.  605. 

594. 

580. 

(see  T.  79.) 

581. 

No.    121,    171,   258, 
854,  964. 

738, 

595. 

582. 

(see   595.)    No.   25, 

108, 

151,  226,   227,   248, 

259, 

596. 

260,  290,   297,   342, 

629, 

597. 

723,  727,   759,   770, 

779, 

No.  880,    954,  957. 

No.    113,    118,   214,   225, 

235,   283,   498,    508,   552, 

583,  593,   594,   630,    658, 

675,  685,   771,   774,   836, 

919,   931. 

No.  48,  238,  841,  965,  979. 

No.  55,  337,  500,  640,  857. 

596.  No.  435,  810. 

No.  115,  973,  998. 

(see   5936.)    No.    20,    32, 

38,    159,    282,    314,    345, 

359,  396,   475,   476,   499, 

504,  535,   641,   642,   646, 

680,  704,   720,  721,   732, 

782,   802,   820,   846. 

No.  239. 

No.  969. 

(see  T.  14c.) 

(see    T.    590.)    N ».    13\ 

132,  150,   530,   543,   948, 

966. 

(see  T.  184.)  No.  81,  100, 

731,  986. 

(see    T.    582.)    No.    134, 

169,  185,   207,   209,   210, 

574,    575,  876,  909. 

(see  T.  587.) 

(see  T.  126.) 


INDEX. 


vwwwwvw 

N.  B.     The  verses  marked  with  an  asterisk  (*)  begin  a  hymn. 


vwwv  wx  vw 


A.  PAGE 

A.  CHEERFUL  life  enjoy      334 

*  A  messenger  o f  peace  333 
A  sinner  bears  us  and  believes  333 

*  Abundantly  our  Saviour's     328 

*  Accept,  0  God  of  our  342 
Accept  our  pray'rs  and  299 

*  Ah !  come,  thou  most  beloved 

guest,  345 

*  Ah!   could  we  prompt  the 

human  race  339 

*  Alas !  we're  sinful,  vile  and  317" 

*  All  is  the  Lord's :  the  spa- 

cious earth  336 

*  All  the  bliss  which  we  312 
All  the  pain  thou  hast  endured  305 
All  they  who  believe  310 

*  Altho'  my  deep  depravity  320 
Altho'  we  are  vile  310 
Am  I  of  him  possessed  312 

*  Ambassadors  of  Christ  338 
Amen,  Jesus'  words  are  true  340 
Amen,  Lord,  afford  us  348 
Amen,  yea,  Hallelujah  312 

*  Amen,  yea,  Head  of  thy  317 
And  what  is  then  Jerusalem  330 
Arise  and  seek  the  tilings  324 
Art  thou  not  refresh'd  with  332 
As  a  thick  cloud  let  all  our  319 

*  As  birds  their  infant  brood 

protect  330 

As  long  as  we  on  earth  remain  341 
As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  343 

As  part  of  thy  church  militant  340 
As  sure  as  I  prove  334 

*  As  the  serpent  rais'd  by        309 

*  As  thy  will,  O  my  Saviour,  316 
Assurance  of  our  pardon  343 
At  his  blest  appearing  348 
At  his  call  the  dead  awaken    347 

*  Attend,  Lord  Jesus,  to  my    335 


B.  PAGE 

*  Begone,  unbelief,  for  my       322 

*  Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anx- 

ious cares  322 

Bear  in  mind,  how  Jesus  326 

*  Before  me  place  in  dread  347 
Behold  a  great,  a  heav'niy  299 
Behold,  lie  sinks  in  death !  302 
Behold,  Lord,  how  we  310 
Behold,  the  dying  Lamb  of     304 

*  Behold  the  throne  of  grace  327 

*  Beloved,  white  and  ruddy  306 
Beyond  thy  utmost  wants         328 

*  Bless,  O  Lord,  we  pray, thy 

congregation  329 

Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err  322 

Blood  and  water  from  his  303 

*  Brethren,  what  do  you  338 
Brought  safely  by  his  hand  322 
But  he  who  knows  himself  319 
But  lay  your  own  foundation  337 
But  O  the  house  of  living  330 
But  see,  the  fields  are  white  338 
But  this  very  fear  is  sweet  319 
But  to  those  who  have  347 
But  when  Immanuel's  face  307 
But  while  on  earth  I  tarry  306 
But  why  do  we  Jesus  see  300 
But  why  is  not  my  wav'ring  318 
By  all  in  earth  and  heaven  299 
By  Christ's  dying  love  314 
By  faith  to  Jesus  cleaving  312 
By  love's  closest  bonds  united  332 


C. 


*  Call  to  mind  that  blessed      329 
Chosen  flock,  thy  faithful       340 

*  Christ  is  the  church's  Lord 

and  Head  332 

*  Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit    328 


INDEX. 


*  Day  of  judgment,  day  of      347 

*  Dear  Lord,  my  soul  desireth  314 

*  Dear  Lord,  when  I  trace         309 
Dearest  Saviour,  we  adore       309 
Deep  in  unfathomable  mines    322 
Deeply  conscious  of  transgres- 
sions 342 

Desirous  to  display  our  love  344 
Detach'd  from  ev'ry  earthly  317 
Did  ever  trouble  thee  befal      322 

*  Doth  our  Saviour  on  us  call  339 

*  Draw  near,  O  flock  of  Christ, 


and  bow 


E. 


*  Ere  we  know  our  lost 
Evidence  by  word  and  action 
Ev'ry  where  with  shoutings 


342 


309 
332 

337 


Faith  is  thy  gift,  thou  slaugh- 
ter^ Lamb  310 

*  Faithful  Saviour,  we  to  thee  325 

*  Faithful  souls  with  real  318 
Fall  down  in  faith  beneath  his  337 

*  Father  of  angels  and  of  men  307 
For  ever  be  blest  334 

*  For  mercies  countless  as  the 

sands  327 

For  refuge  I  fled  310 

For  thejoy  lie  set  before  thee  346 
For  them  on  earth  1  liv'd  and  341 
For  us  from  heav'nly  realms   315 

*  'Fore  thee,  Lord,  we  appear  342 
From  all  anxiety  and  dread  341 
From  death  to  life  he  raised  312 
From  Jesus'  blood  and  merit  312 
From  the  cross  look  down  303 
Fulness  of  grace  in  him  our     313 

G. 

*  Gentle  is  the  coercion  320 
Gladly  we  spend  our  life  and  336 
Glory  and  obedience                  306 

*  Glory  to  God,  whose  wit- 

ness-train 316 

Glory  to  our  great  Creator      301 


306 
306 
307 
325 
341 
308 


*  Glory  to  the  Father, 
Glory  unto  Jesus 
God  and  man  indeed 
God  be  prais'd  thy  love  is 
God  Holy  Ghost,  blest 

*  God  Holy  Ghost,  how 

*  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  322 
God  sends  you  forth — his  will 

be  done  336 

God,  whom  we  serve,  our  God 
can  save  316 

*  God's  boundless  grace  337 

*  Grace  and  peace  from  God 

our  blessed  Saviour  340 

Grace  thro'  the  blood  of  Jesus  311 

*  Gracious  Saviour,  mov'd  by  301 

*  Grant,  Lord,  that  with  t In- 

direction, 313 

Grant,  Lord,  to  thy  332 

Grant  that  1  may  henceforth  319 
Great  defects  are  still  313 

*  Grounded  on  th'  eternal        337 
Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's      332 


II. 


45 


327 
347 

333 
346 


*  Had  we  nought  :f!: 
Hail!  Lamb  once  slain,  thy 

precious  blood 

*  Hail  the  happy 

*  Happy,  O  Lord,    are  they 

who  wait 

*  Happy  soul,  thy  days  are 
Hath  lie  aught  to  say  to  thee  315 
He  died  for  me  305 
He  grace  and  truth  revealing  299 
He  graciously  conducts  me  312 
He  hears — and  joy  o'erspreads 

his  face  333 

He  left  his  bright,  his  glorious 

throne  299 

He  loveth  us  unspeakably  344 
He  that  hath  heip'd  me  322 

He  upon  his  heart  doth  bear  330 
He,  who  in  Jesus'  death  317 

He,  who  to  his  own  flesh  and  34 -i 
Hear  the  awful  trumpet  347 

Hear  the  sentence  ne'er  348 

*  Hear,  while  I  am  revealing    312 

*  Hear,  ye  sinners,  peace  and 

pardon  300 


INDEX. 


Heart-piercing  sight!  he  bleeds 
he  dies!  303 

*  Here  am  1  blushing",  305 
Here  is  love  divine  pourtrayed  326 
Here  lies  in  death's  embraces  306 
Here,  of  Christ's  incarnation  299 
Here  stands  the  promise  fair  328 
Here  we  sow  :||:                          345 

*  Highly  favor'd  congregation  332 
His  arm  supports  the  sky  301 
His  body  broken  344 
His  love  in  time  past  me  for- 

biddeth  to  think  323 

His  loving-  heart  1  open  see      344 
His  name,  his  nature  soar 
His  people  now  confess 
His  purposes  will  ripen  fast 
His  stripes  whereby  I'm 
Horrors  past  imagination 
How  bitter  the  cup  none  can 

ever  conceive 
How  blessed  is  thy  family 
How  blind  have  I  been 

*  How  good  and  pleasant  is  it 

to  behold 
How  greatly  lie  forgiveness 
How  highly  is  poor  man  by 

thee  esteemed 

*  How  needful  strictly  to 

*  How  sweet  thy  dwellings, 

Lord,  how  fair 


301 

309 
322 
304 

344 

323 
333 
309 

313 
319 

305 
318 

330 


I. 


I  am  forgiv'n  and  reconcil'd  344 

*  I  am  needy,  yet  forgiven  320 
I  give  myself  to  thee  anew  319 
I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder  311 
I  open  heart  and  soul  to  thee  345 
I  plead  thy  rich  promise,  O 

give  me  to  drink  325 

*  I  smite  upon  my  guilty  302  j 
1  then  at  thy  throne  334  \ 

*  I  to  my  God  am  reconcil'd  310 
I  trust  in  Jesus'  merit  311 
I've  nought  to  give,  for  what 

I  have  is  thine  326 

*  I  want  a  principle  within  321 
I  was  defil'd  all  over  305 

*  I  weep  for  joy  304 
If  ask' d,  hast  thou  already  320 


If  but  his  arm  support  us  still  316 
If  he  all  my  wants  supplied  323 
If  he  shed  his  precious  blood  323 
If  love  unfeign'd  we  in  our  ac- 
tions show,  313 
If  our  lives  for  him  we  venture  316 

*  If  to  Jesus  for  relief  323 

*  If  to  me  experience  had  not 
proved  312 

Impress  this  truth  upon  my    310 

*  Impress'd  with  filial  fear  311 
In  heart  here  purified  321 
In  him  I  can  completely  311 
In  holy  contemplation  304 
In  my  degree  and  measure  314 
In  my  Saviour's  intercession    324 

*  In  spirit  I  am  waiting  346 
In  sweet  communion  344 

*  In  that  glorious  vest  316 
In  thee  wc  trust  for  ever  328 
In  this  humble  happy  frame  315 
In  this  sepulchral  Eden  306 
In  thy  hands  and  feet  1  see  303 
In  true  simplicity  321 
Incarnate  God,  exert  thy  299 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  friend  333 
Is  good  in  contemplation  320 
Is  it  still  thy  pleasure,  Lord,  332 


Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood  330 
Jesus  bows  his  head  and  dies  303 
Jesus,  for  thy  faithful  leading  318 

*  Jesus,  God  of  our  salvation  342 

*  Jesus,  grant  thy  witness-      336 

*  Jesus,  how  do  we  rejoice        332 

*  Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory  345 
Jesus,  on  thy  dol'rous  way      303 

*  Jesus'  sufFrings  were  for      345 

*  Jesus,  the  whole  creation's    326 

*  Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate  345 

*  Jesus,  to  thy  garden  lead  us  302 

*  Jesus,  till  my  latest  breath  303 

*  Jesus,  who  died  upon  the     336 

*  Joy  divine  and heav'nlv peace 343 
Judge  not  the  Lord  by'feeble  322 


K. 


Keep  me  thro'  thy  grace         334 


INDEX. 


L. 

*  Laborers  go  forth  Z 

*  Lamb,  for  thy  boundless  lore 

I  praises  offer 
Lamb  of  God  once  wounded 
Leaders,  would  ye  faithful 

*  Learn,  church  of  Jesus 
Let  him  that  is  thirsty 
Let  neither  lust  nor  fear 
Let  the  whole  world  thy 

*  Let  thy  presence  go  with 
Lift  up  thy  heart  to  him  on 


305 
307 
oo4 
333 
325 
320 
329 

324 
309 
326 
336 
303 


Lo !  th'  incarnate  God 
Long  as  we  continue  here 
Look  up,  my  soul,  by  faith 

*  Look  up,  my  soul,  to  Christ  324 
Looking-  to  Gethsemane  303 

*  Lord  and  God  how  are  thy  344 
Lord,  by  thy  flesh  the  soul  is 

nourish'd  343 

*  Lord  God,  Abba  Father         307 
Lord,  I  will  not  let  thee  go      328 

*  Lord  Jesus,  praise  to  thee      307 
Lord  Jesus,  to  thee  310 

*  Lord  Jesus,  who  before  thy  343 
Lord,  shouidst  thou  even         338 

*  Lord,  take  my  sinful  worth- 

less heart  321 

*  Lord,  who  didst  sanctifv       321 


M. 


Make  me  a  bosom  friend  of    321 
Make  me  thine  abode  335 

*  Man  of  sorrows  and  302 
May  ev'ry  place  of  worship      341 

*  May  God  his  grace  to  us  329 
May  1  esteem  my  neighbors  314 
May  in  thy  communion  335 
May  I  no  more  resist  thy  love  310 
■  May  Jesus'  blood  and  right- 
eousness                                 341 

.May  we  all  once  stand  before  301 
May  we  cleave  to  Jesus  348 

Me  for  thy  coming,  Lord,  346 
Meanwhile  may  I  in  spirit  346 
Meanwhile  they  tread  the  nar- 
row path  336 
Meek  and  lowly  see  your  300 
'Midst  joy  beyond  expression  346 


Might  thy  dying  look,  dear  306 

*  Might  with  an  iron  pen  313 
More  and  more  oiu*  joys  338 
Most  gladly  I  to  others  316 

*  .Most  gracious  Lord  and  338 
Most  graciously  he  doth  344 

*  Most  holy  Lord  and  God  342 
My  body,  mind  and  soul  315 
Mv  Saviour's  death  and  305 
Myself  I  could  feel  310 
Myself  1  now  deliver  304 
My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt  327 
My  soul,  believe  and  pray  328 
My  spirit  him  embraces  312 

N. 

Never,  never  will  we  cease 
No  parley  with  the  foe  I  make 

*  No  longer  to  behold  the  ti  ee 

*  No  words  can  ever  fully  tell 
None  from  God  too  distant 
Not  for  your  own  worthiness 
Nought  but  my  Saviour's 
Nought   can    such   pleasure 

yield  tome 

*  Nought    shall  hinder    our 

blest  function 
Now  am  I,  tho'  dust, 
Now  guilty  blushes  him 

*  Now  may  the  very  God  of 
Now  to  Bethle'm  we're 
Now  to  Joseph's  tomb 
Now  while  on  earth  I  stay,  to 

thee  I'll  live 

O. 

O  all-wise  sublime  decree  J 

*  O  bless  the  ministry 
O  days  of  solid  blessing 

*  O  eternal  word 
O  Father  of  thy  people,  I 

*  O  Fountain  eternal  of  life 

and  of  light 
O!  from  my  heart,  God  Holy 

*  O !  glorious  master  of  thy 

*  O  grant  thy  servant,  thro' 

thy  grace 

*  O  happy  lot 
O  hasten  thy  appearance 


339 
321 
320 
344 
314 
334 
311 

316 

339 
334 
317 
322 
300 
303 

326 


316 
335 
331 
307 
328 

324 
319 
335 

335 
521 
346 


INDEX. 


*  O  how  blessed  is  the  station  333 
O  how  exceeding-  rich  and        315 

*  O  how  I  long-  with  Christ  346 
O  how  wondrous  is  his  love     319 

*  O  Jesus,  bless  thy  witnesses  329 

*  O  Jesus,  my  Lord,  334 
O  keep  thy  banquet,  Lord,  345 
O  Lamb  of  God,  tormented     311 

*  O  Lord,  'fore  thee  abas'd  I  319 
O  may  our  fellowship  abide     332 

*  O  may  we,  Saviour,  step  for  317 
O  might  we  poor  sinners  348 
O  most  Mighty,  O  most  Holy  301 

*  O  my  soul,  mark  ev'ry  word  315 

*  O  my  soul,  what  means  this 
sadness  324 

*  O  shed  abroad,  Lord  Jesus  321 
O  that  my  sins  might  find  302 
O  that  such  might  be  our  314 
O  that  to  this  heav'nly  302 
O  therefore,  my  Jesus,  permit 

me  to  rest  325 

*0  thou  the  church's  Lord 

and  Head  340 

O  well -spring  flowing1  344 

O  were  his  death  impressed     311 
O  what  a  striking  exhibition  344 
O  what  blessings  are  from  Je- 
sus' passion  312 

*  O  what  complete  salvation    311 

*  O  what  songs  in  highest       340 

*  Of  Christ  our  boast  we  free- 

ly make  333 

Of  our  lives  we  will  be  careful  316 
Of  such  love  what  mortal  can  300 
Oft  to  pray'r,  by  night  302 

*  One  there  is  to  Christ  well  330 
One  wish,  with  holy  transport  330 
Only  against  offence  338 
Open,  Lord,  a  door  338 
Our  counsellor  we  praise         301 


Our  Father,  great  and 


507 


Our  life,  our  death,  be  to  thy  337 
Out  of  love  he  man  created     326 


Peace  on  earth,  heav'n  is  pro- 
claiming 301 
Pilgrims  on  earth,  here  we      327  i 
Pledge  of  the  promise  giv'n     308  I 


*  Praise  be  to  Christ !  for  us 

he  vict'ry  gain'd  318 

Praise  be  to  thee  in  307 

*  Praise  for  ev'ry  scene  313 

*  Praise  the  Spirit's  mighty      308 

*  Preachers  of  the  gospel-       334 


Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye  321 

R, 

Receive  our  thanks,  O  Lamb 
of  God  307 

*  Rejoice  in  Jesus'  birth  300 

*  Rejoice,  our  nature  Christ 

assumes  299 

*  Rise,  ye  foll'wers  of  the         316 

*  Round  Tabor  heav'nly  glo- 

ries shone  303 


Say,  O  thou  love's  eternal  315 
Scarce  born  again — his  333 

Scarce  had  Adam  fall'n  from  300 
Scorn'd  and  revil'd  as  was  316 
See  his  faithful  witness -train  316 
See  th'  almighty  God  descend  300 
Seethe  Judge,  our  nature  347 
Seems  this  subject  ever  new  338 
Servant  of  God  be  fill'd  334 

She  with  a  devoted  mind         330 

*  Shepherd,  help  thy  chosen  336 
Show  us  daily  more  and  more  336 
Should  bitter  be  mix'd  with 

the  sweet  of  my  cup  325 

Should  I  thus  to  thee  have  302 
Should  we  not  rejoice  to  see  316 
Since  all  that  I  meet  with        323 

*  Since  rulers  are  ordain'd  329 
Since  'tis  the  Lord's  command  328 
Sing  with  glad  anticipation  326 
So  as  she  believed  348 
So  sure  will  1  be  334 
Soul,  spirit  and  mind  334 
Spirit  of  truth,  who  Christ's 

blood-bought  salvation  328 
Steadfast  in  faith  to  Jesus  324 
Stronger  far  his  love  tbnn       300 


INDEX. 


T. 

Tell  me,  little  flock  beloved    3G2 
Thank  God!  the  glorious  work 
is  done,  309 

*  Thanks,  adoration,  glory,    329 
Thanks  be  to  thee,  O  Lamb     327 
That  bond  of  love,  that  mys- 
tic union  343 

That  I'm  an  honorable  vessel  326 
That  precious  fountain  344 

That  rich,  atoning  blood  327 
That  this  redeemed,  happy  341 
That  thousands  by  our  341 

Th'  almighty  God  is  he  301 

The  best  return  for  one  like      327 

*  The  consecrated  house  we  330 
The  cov'nant  is  made  335 

*  The  day  will  come  when  Je- 

sus Christ  336 

*  The  earth's  the  Lord's,  to 

cultivate  the  land  339 

The  eye  of  faith  he  givcth  312 
The  Father's  heart  thereby  is 

mov'd  341 

The  gospel  precepts  to  obey  341 

*  The  great  salvation  of  the  332 
The  hosts  of  flaming  seraphim  337 

*  The  Lamb  of  God  unspot- 

ted, pure  and  holy,  327 

*  The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain  309 
The  Lord  draws  near  us  344 

*  The  Lord,  ere  he  appeared   330 

*  The  nearer  we  to  Jesus  344 

*  The  prayers  of  the  needy      328 

*  The  slaughter'd  Lamb,  my  304 
The  Spirit's  witness,  full  and  318 

*  The  Sun  of  grace  is  rising     299 
The  tent  to  me  allotted  314 
♦The  witness-people                  334 
The  word  of  God  like  plen- 
teous rain  descends  313 

Thee  1  exult  to  feel  308 

Then  doth  the  Saviour  for  us  341 
Then  on  clouds  in  glory  300 

Then  we  suit  ourselves  to  338 
Then  whisper' d  the  foe  310 

Thereby  inflam'd  my  heart 

doth  burn  304 

There,  saith  the  Saviour,  will  342 
The}  car,  cast  by  faith  1  heir    319 

*  They  tliit  are  whole,  need    318 


!  They  who  him,  their  Saviour  319 

*  They  who  know  our  Lord  318 
This  child  is  therefore  blessed  347 

*  This  day  is  holy  to  the  Lord  342 
This  reflection  fills  us  348 
Tho'  dark  be  my  way,  yet  323 
Tho'  distresses  now  attend  324 
Tho'  foes  on  ev'ry  side  assail  330 
Tho'  man,  by  sin  deceived  331 
Tho'  rough  and  thorny  be  322 
Tho'  ten  thousand  ills' beset    324 

*  Tho' thou  art  not  displeas'd, 

O  Lord  320 

Thou  art  coming  to  a  King  328 
Thou  art  my  inward  guide  308 
Thou  art  thyself  the  seal  SOS 

*  Thou  Friendof  sinners,  hear 

my  cry  310 

*  Thou  hast   cancell'd  my 
transgression  305 

Thouknow'st  my  insufficiency  346 
Thou  Man  of  sorrows  be  341 

*  Thou  Master  of  thy  family    335 

*  Thou  Monarch  of  all,  thou 

Lord  God  of  creation  331 

*  Thou  of  all  nations  the         340 

*  Thou promis'd  Comforter  308 
Thou  richly  dost  deserve,  that 

each  pulsation  305 

Thou  river  of  life  dost  revive  325 

*  Thou  sov'reign  Lord  of  earth 

andheav'n  331 

*  Thrice  happy  I  esteem  my  315 
Thus  shall  we  believing  348 
Thus  shall  we  with  willing  336 
Thus    souls   with  eagerness 

are  sought  333 

Thus  strengthen 'd  in  the  335 
Thus  will  ray  wants  be  well 

supply'd  346 

Thy  closet  enter,  pray  and  324 
Tin  flesh  to  us  a  pledge  is  343 
Thy  gifts,  blest  Comforter  308 
Thy  incarnation  claims  our     307 

*  Thy  love  unchanging  is  our 

consolation  319 

Thy  pierced  hands  for  us  342 
Thy  purposes  of  love  remain 

unshaken  319 

Thy  saving  name  be  hallowed 

evermore  313 


INDEX. 


Thy  sighs,  thy  groans  in  346 

*  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  307 
Till  to  that  happy  fold  I'm  320 
Till  we  shall  in  heaven  348 

*  To  belong  to  Christ  our  317 
To  Czesar  ever  give  338 

*  To  Christ  we  homage  pay    343 

*  To  earth  no  longer  cleaving  311 

*  To  God  our  Saviour  let  us  317 
To  me  he  drew  near  310 
To  save  mankind  from  ruin     299 

*  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  send  my  320 

*  To  thee,  the  Lord  of  all,  I'll 

humbly  sing  326 

*  Truly  that  eventful  day  300 
Trusting  in  thy  Saviour's         346 

U. 

Under  sorrows  andreproaches  347 

*  Until  my  consummation  346 
Until  the  hour  shall  strike  at  346 

*  Unto  Jesus'  cross  I'm  now  306 
Unto  the  Father  to  draw  nigh  341 
Unto  thee  we  render  307 

*  Urg'd  by  love  on  ev'ry  339 

W. 

Walking,  speaking  in  devotion  302 

*  Warrior,  on  thy  station  stand  339 

*  Was  ever  grief  like  thine  305 
We  cast  ourselves  into  thy  340 
We  humbly  thee  adore  and  341 
We  join  together  heart  and  341 
We  know  that  in  our  flesh  318 
We  meet  at  thy  command,  342 
We  one  Lord  and  Saviour  330 
We  shall  possess  for  ever  331 
We  shall  see  him  once  326 
We  wish,  and  what  we  wish 

is  gain'd,  340 

We  worship  thee  with  filial     331 

*  Welcome,  blessed  heav'nly 

stranger  301 

*  What  affords  the  christian 

warrior  339 

What  are  this  world's  joys 
and  troubles  325 

*  What  brought  us  together  ? 

what  joined  our  hearts  ?      314 
L 


What  comfort,  what  supreme 

delight  333 

Whatever  I  do  335 

What  is  it  that  makes  us  331 

What  shall  I  now  give  to  thee  300 

*  What  stores  of  ripe,  337 
What  sure  prophecies  foretold  300 
What    tho'    Satan's    strong 

temptations  324 

What  true  disciple  e'er  would 

choose  336 

What  welcome  shall  I  give  299 

*  When  children,  bless'd  by  347 
When  Christ  our  life  shall 

once  appear  309 

*  Whene'er  assail'd  by  sinful  321 
Whene'er  I  survey  334 

*  Whene'er  with  ardent  pray'r 

and  supplication  328 

*  Whenever  I  my  matchless  304 
When  first  before  his  mercy-  322 
When  he  beckons, haste  along315 
When  he  in  like  manner  348 
When  his  name  was  quite        323 

*  When  I  survey  the  wondrous 

cross  304 

*  When  Jesus  had  to  his  dis- 

ciples giv'n  348 

*  When  in  Jesus'  nail-prints  314 
"When  my  Jesus  from  the  cross 

complacent  312 

*  When  shall  I  gain  the  glo- 

rious dress  309 

*  When  the  true  believer's  314 
When  thee  in  faith  addressing  328 
When  this  favor'd  creature  300 
When  thou  revealest  Christ  308 
When  thou  thy  unction  dost  308 
When  we  shall  see  our  Jesus  331 

*  When  with  the  eye  of  faith 

I  Jesus  see  301 

*  Where  two  or  three  with 

sweet  accord  342 

While  here  on  earth  no  place 

he  had  315 

While  I  know  his  providence  323 
While  lost  in  deepest  wonder  312 
While  saints  in  glory  praise 

their  heav'nly  King  313 

*  While  successive  years  are 

wasting  326 


INDEX, 


*  While  the  pilgrim  travels  339 
While  thus  thou  feeds t  the 

poor  and  needy  343 

*  While  we  take  our  seat  321 
Who  can  thy  kindness  prove  311 
Whoe'er  himself  of  sinners  317 
Who  is  so  full  of  tenderness    319 

*  Who  saith  he's  poor,  nor 

feels  within  319 

*  Who  thro'  Jesus'  wounds  321 
Who  would  venture  to  explain  300 
Why  should  I  complain  then 

of  want  or  distress  323 

*  Wisdom  and  pow'r  to  Christ 

belong"  301 

With  amind  from  earthly  cares 

306 
344 
335 
304 
304 
312 
335 
307 


divested 

*  With  deep  devotion 

*  With  gladness  we  will 
With  God  my  habitation 

*  With  grateful  heart's 
With  grateful  heart's 
With  heav'nly  wisdom  me 

*  With  holy  awe  we  cry 
With  new  grace,  dear  Lord, 

array  me 


320 


With  power  from  on  high       341 
With  the  same  faith  our  bosom 
glows  316 

*  With  thee,  Lord,  while  I        345 

*  With  undaunted  resolution  325 
Witness  here  to  all  around  332 
Wonders  without  end  we  see  319 

*  Would  the  world  our  337 
Would  we  inward  peace  314 


Ye  fearful  saints  fresh  courage  322 
Ye  spirits  of  the  just  above  327 
Yea,  I  give  my  heart  to  thee  303 
Yea,  should  it  e'en  to  man  316 
Yea,  the  world's  Saviour  Jesus 

Christ  315 

*  Yes,  since  God  himself  hath 

said  it  323 

Yet  hark !   the  bridegroom's 

voice  I  hear  318 

Yet  I  partake  thy  grace  308 

Yet  this  acknowledgement  327 
Yet  whence  comes  it,  Lord, 

that  we  332 


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Note.  The  numbers  of  the  Tunes  correspond  with  those  in  the  Tune 
Book,  in  use  in  the  Congregations  of  the  Brethren. 


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Try: 

4. 

9. 
10. 
11. 

14.  N 


15. 

16. 
22. 


23. 
26. 
36. 
37. 
39. 
58. 
68. 
69. 
71. 
79. 
82. 
83. 

89. 

96. 
97. 

99. 
101. 
114. 
119. 
121. 
124 
125. 
126. 
136. 
141. 
142. 


1110, 

1062, 
,1106, 
1183, 


1195. 
1035, 

1094, 


No.  1042,  1138. 

No.  1087,  1123,  1147 

No.  1002,  1049,  1111 

No.  1060,  1063,  1074, 

1158. 

No.  1019,  1028,  1043, 

1066, 1075, 1089,1093, 

1130,1132,1140,1149, 

1184, 1193. 

No.  1186. 

No.  1007,  1064,  1129, 

No.  1001,  1015,  1034, 

1041,1069,1081,1088, 

1120, 1150, 1171, 1172. 

No.  1080. 

No.  1128,  1134. 

No.  1023,  1077. 

No.  1071. 

No.  1058,  1095. 

No.  1027,  1031,  1051,  1200 

No.  1033,  1090,  1157. 

No.  1131,  1136,  1182. 

No.  1084,  1177. 

No.  1056,  1065,  1155, 

No.  1101,  1137. 

No.  1033,  1059,  1146, 

1191. 

No.  1097. 

No.  1044,  1079,  1122. 

No.  1118,  1119,  1121, 

1145. 

No.  1013. 

No.  1173. 

No.  1108,  1112. 

No.  1189, 

No.  1040. 

No.  1014,  1057. 

No  1032,  1086. 

No.  1017,  1046,  1047, 

No.  1020,  1091,  1153. 

No.  1163. 

No.  1100. 


1196. 
1185, 

1139, 


1124. 


TtnsTE. 

146.  No.  1053,  1144. 

147.  No,  1045. 

151.  No.  1021,  1083,  1194. 

155.  No.  1037,  1068,  1127,  1168. 

157.  No.  1102. 

159.  No.  1009,  1072,  1078,  1099, 

1113,  1176. 
161.  No.  1159. 

166.  No.  1016,  1061,  1107,  1115, 
1170,  1187. 

167.  No.  1012,  1038,  1039,  1052, 
1055, 1067, 1073, 1160, 1199. 

168.  No.  1011,  1022,  1133. 

185.  No.  1025,  1048,  1117,  1162, 

1169,  1179. 
200.  No.  1082. 
205.  No.  1008,  1050,  1143,  1152, 

1154,  1161,  1190. 
208.  No.  1114. 
211.  No.  1188. 
221.  No.  1126. 
228.  No.  1070,  1151. 
230.  No.  1174. 
232.  No.  1148. 
234.  No.  1125. 
244.  No.  1018,  1192. 
249.  No.  1030. 
341.  No.  1036,  1180. 
519  No.  1175. 
580.  No.  1085,  1105,  1141,  1167, 

1198. 

582.  No.  1006,  1024,  1109,  1135, 
1156 

583.  No.  1010,  1054,  1103,  1165. 
585.   No.  1004,  1005,  1098,  1104, 

1197. 

590.  No.  1029,  1092,  1116,  1142, 
1166. 

591.  No.  1096,  1164. 
594.  No.  1178. 

598.  No.  1026. 
£99.  No.  1181. 


BOOKS  PUBLISHED, 

Relating  to,  or  in  use  among  the  United  Brethren. 

1.  -A-N  Exposition  of  Christian  Doctrine,  as  taught  in  the  Protes- 
tant Church  of  the  Jnited  Brethren,  or  Unitas  Fratrum.  Written 
in  German,  by  August  Gottlieb  Spangenberg,  with  a  Preface  by- 
Benjamin  Latrobe.     Second  edition,  revised. 

2.  Harmony  of  the  Four  Gospels;  or,  The  History  of  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  in  which  every  thing  and  circumstance, 
mentioned  by  the  Four  Evangelists,  is  brought  into  one  narrative ; 
so  that  the  reader  hath  here  collected  together,  in  one  series,  all 
that  is  recorded  of  the  Acts  of  the  Days  of  the  Son  of  Man,  in  the 
very  words  of  our  English  Version. 

3.  A  Summary  of  the  Doctrine  of  Jesus  Christ;  to  be  used  for 
the  Instruction  of  Youth  in  the  Congregations  of  the  United 
Brethren.     New  Edition,  8vo. 

4.  Sound  Doctrine,  extracted  from  the  Writings  of  the  most 
eminent  Reformed  Divines,  chiefly  of  the  French  Protestant  Church. 
Translated  from  the  French.     8vo. 

5.  The  History  of  the  Mission  of  the  United  Brethren  among  the 
Indians  in  North  America.  In  three  Parts.  By  George  Henry 
Loskiel.  Translated  from  the  German  by  Christian  Ignatius  Latrobe. 
In  one  Volume,  8vo. 

6.  A  Succinct  View  of  the  Missions  established  among*  the  Heathen 
by  the  Church  of  the  Brethren,  or  Unitas  Fratrum.  By  Benjamin 
Latrobe. 

7.  A  Brief  Account  of  the  Mission  established  among  the  Esqui- 
maux Indians  on  the  Coast  of  Labrador,  by  the  Church  of  the  Brethren. 

8.  An  Account  of  the  Manner  in  which  the  Protestant  Church  of 
the  Unitas  Fratrum,  or  United  Brethren,  preach  the  gospel,  and 
carry  on  their  Missions  among  the  Heathen.  Translated  from  the 
German  of  the  Rev.  August  Gottlieb  Spangenberg. 

9.  A  Collection  of  Hymns,  for  the  Use  of  the  United  Brethren. 
New  Edition,  revised  and  enlarged.     1801. 

10.  A  Collection  of  Hymns  for  the  Use  of  Children.  New  Edition, 
revised  and  enlarged. 

11.  Hymn-Tunes,  sung  in  the  Church  of  the  United  Brethren. 
Collected  by  Christian  Ignatius  Latrobe. 

12.  The  Works  of  the  late  Rev.  John  Gambold,  A.  M.  formerly 
Minister  of  Staunton-Harcourt,  Oxfordshire,  and  late  one  of  the 
Bishops  of  the  Unitas  Fratrum,  or  United  Brethren.  To  which  is 
annexed,  the  Life  of  the  Author,  with  a  Head      Crown  Octavo. 

13.  Select  Narratives,  extracted  from  the  History  of  the  Church, 
known  by  the  name  of  Unitas  Fratrum,  or  the  United  Brethren. 
Chronologically  arranged.  Part  1st.  containing  the  Ancient  History. 
Translated  from  the  German. 


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